Vintage Sweatshirts

[Dr_Heech]

@Alec LeamasI have 2 regular sleeve Cushman sweats and one freedom sleeve model and l can say that they are definitely worth their weight in gold quality wise. Apart from the neck being slightly too tight they are perfect IMHO. The freedom sleeve is 16 years old and the other two turn 10 this year! Well worth the 100 quid each l paid for them (speedway shop online). 

I still have 2 og buzz sweats which now reside at the GF's house in London but they are like made out of kitchen towel  compared to the Cushmans!

 

[Alec Leamas]

16 years is a bloody good innings for a sweater!! Hoping mine will last that long!

I have every intention of picking up another colour or two in the freedom sleeve, which I believe is slightly shorter collar to waistband than the set-in?

[Dr_Heech]

1 hour ago, Alec Leamas said:

16 years is a bloody good innings for a sweater!! Hoping mine will last that long!

I have every intention of picking up another colour or two in the freedom sleeve, which I believe is slightly shorter collar to waistband than the set-in?

Thanks, I'll maybe try and dig it out for a photo or two.

Your guess is as good as mine on that one (or though l could compare my sweats once l've located the freedom sleeve).

I certainly remember my freedom sleeve being more body hugging (sz XL) than the current regular style models in XL that l wear.  Maybe I'll get some shots this coming weekend. 

 

[TheIntelligentHoodwinker]

On 9/1/2024 at 9:39 PM, Alec Leamas said:

My two penneth on the vintage style sweatshirt game is that the Cushman lot 26903 cannot be beaten.

Agreed. I'm actually running out of colours to buy it in.

 

[Alec Leamas]

@TheIntelligentHoodwinker nice collection! In my size too!!!

Where do you buy yours from?

[TheIntelligentHoodwinker]

7 hours ago, Alec Leamas said:

Where do you buy yours from?

They're all from Clutch Cafe in London.

Where are your loafers from by the way? I'm in the market for a pair...

[Alec Leamas]

Ahh fair enough! Mine was also from Clutch.

The loafers are direct from Alden in the US, I used a proxy service to get them shipped here (unsure if that’s necessary but it turned out to be a good and easy experience)

I do believe Clutch stock the machine sewn version of them and would be handy for trying them on I’m sure!

[TheIntelligentHoodwinker]

On 9/3/2024 at 9:01 PM, Alec Leamas said:

I do believe Clutch stock the machine sewn version of them and would be handy for trying them on I’m sure!

Ah, good to know. I'm overdue a visit actually. 

Was funny - had a guy round to do the pointing on the rear of our house and on arriving he said "Nice sweatshirt - is that from Clutch Cafe"? Turns out he was as obsessed as I was and we spent the week chatting about clothes. 🤣

[jeash90]

On 9/1/2024 at 4:39 PM, Alec Leamas said:

My two penneth on the vintage style sweatshirt game is that the Cushman lot 26903 cannot be beaten.

Providing they don't change the materials or pattern, I'm set for life for sweaters, I've no need to go anywhere else!

I concur 100%. I have 4 now haha, 2 regular and 2 freedom sleeve. Prices are pretty good at Takeoff BTW and they ship fast too.

[jeash90]

On 9/2/2024 at 11:17 AM, Alec Leamas said:

16 years is a bloody good innings for a sweater!! Hoping mine will last that long!

I have every intention of picking up another colour or two in the freedom sleeve, which I believe is slightly shorter collar to waistband than the set-in?

The freedom sleeve ones seem a bit shorter for sure.

[jeash90]

Does anyone have any recs for hoodies wherw the front has two separate pockets? I've seen the one from RMC, but wondering if anyone can vouch for that one or other brands? Thanks!

[julian-wolf]

@jeash90 The ones from Power Wear are top notch

[Alec Leamas]

5 hours ago, jeash90 said:

I concur 100%. I have 4 now haha, 2 regular and 2 freedom sleeve. Prices are pretty good at Takeoff BTW and they ship fast too.

Thank you for the tip @jeash90!!

[Broark]

Seconding Julian, FW sweats are my favorite in both the heavy weight and medium weight weaves.

[jeash90]

@julian-wolf, thanks I will check them out!

On a side note, do you know any stockists for them (just if you know some off hand, not trying to make you search for me)? I bought a Freewheelers crewneck from McFly once and they appear to have some of these, but just want to see some options. I'm still a bit of a noob on buying from JP retailers, but have had really good experiences with Takeoff, McFly, and Rodeo Japan Pine Avenue.

Edited September 6, 2024 by jeash90
added question below

[willi]

14 hours ago, jeash90 said:

Does anyone have any recs for hoodies wherw the front has two separate pockets? I've seen the one from RMC, but wondering if anyone can vouch for that one or other brands? Thanks!

I have a two pocket with an after-hood from Workers that's great. Like everything from Workers it fits very short and square, not going to fit every body type. I also admire a similar one that Warehouse produces under the John Gluckow label. I haven't seen that one in person but the JG items I've gotten a look at I'm over the moon about. It might have a pointed hood though.

[willi]

It looks like Warehouse is producing two designs for JG for the upcoming season. Cool unique designs and the stuff under this line has been really top notch so far.

[julian-wolf]

@jeash90 I’ve gotten my Power Wear wares from Yahoo mostly, so maybe not the best to ask, but I’m sure all the usual suspects stock them. Check out Hoosier, etc

[jeash90]

1 hour ago, julian-wolf said:

@jeash90 I’ve gotten my Power Wear wares from Yahoo mostly, so maybe not the best to ask, but I’m sure all the usual suspects stock them. Check out Hoosier, etc

Noted, thanks!

[aho]

Any Japanese brands that make an XXL (US XL equivalent)? If not, any good alternatives? Seems they all cap at Japanese XL

Edited September 8, 2024 by aho

[willi]

4 minutes ago, aho said:

Any Japanese brands that make an XXL (US XL equivalent)? If not, any good alternatives? Seems they all cap at Japanese XL

I would check out the John Gluckow sweats for this as well. They are produced by Warehouse but the top size on the JG line is at least a full size larger than the largest Warehouse branded sweat, maybe a size and a half. Also true of Dubbleworks, runs a lot larger than regular Warehouse stuff at the top end.

[aho]

3 hours ago, willi said:

I would check out the John Gluckow sweats for this as well. They are produced by Warehouse but the top size on the JG line is at least a full size larger than the largest Warehouse branded sweat, maybe a size and a half. Also true of Dubbleworks, runs a lot larger than regular Warehouse stuff at the top end.

Ace tip, thank you! Found lots to work with with all of the above, putting in some orders now 😆🙏

Edited September 8, 2024 by aho

[julian-wolf]

Deluxeware does a “3L (US M)” and a 4L (US L)”. Their standard XL fits similar to a true (but slim) US L, so depending on what you’re looking for those might be good options

[Broark]

Anyone have recommendations for quarter zip sweats?
I've seen some from Timeworn that look nice, Warehouse and RMC usually offers some as well.
This Boncoura one also looks nice, just looking for options I haven't yet considered.

[Alec Leamas]

Felco are a brand stocked by All Blues near me and their quarter zips (actually called half zips by the brand) look pretty good:

https://allbluescostore.com/product/felco-half-zip-collar-sweat-12oz-french-terry-pigment-navy/

This faded blue one looks good, but there's a few different colours in stock.

Having held them they seem pretty robust!

[Geeman]

I have a great Beams Plus one

[Mr Black]

I've got a couple of older ones from Cushman. They may still do 'em.🤷‍♂️

[Mr Black]

Has anyone tried the Allevol raglan sleeve sweats sold through Clutch cafe? Very tempted by the grey marl in the hope they fit short and boxy.

[mondo]

6 hours ago, Mr Black said:

Has anyone tried the Allevol raglan sleeve sweats sold through Clutch cafe? Very tempted by the grey marl in the hope they fit short and boxy.

I have a couple of the Permanent Style / Allevol white t-shirts which are rather short and boxy – although loop wheeled (allegedly), they have been recut at the the sides so they have seams and are somewhat tapered (i.e., not as boxy). This was the P.S. attempt to arrive at a t-shirt that sat a bit higher on the back of the neck and had a vintage fit without being too shapeless and flappy at the hem.. with some success, I think. Not sure how it compares to the usual Allevol fare, but these shirts have seen more frequent wear than many other Japanese tees (Full Count, Dubbleworks, Flat Head, Iron Heart, etc, etc, much as I like all these) so.. yeah.

Disclaimer: I have had several beers

[Jeef1]

13 hours ago, Mr Black said:

Has anyone tried the Allevol raglan sleeve sweats sold through Clutch cafe? Very tempted by the grey marl in the hope they fit short and boxy.

They are good sweats. Short and boxy. I have an xl I think. I could measure later if you need.