Belstaff Jacket

[Funkydunc]

Does anyone have one or have come across this fine British institution? I'm considering investing in a jacket as I like the some of the styles - they look like Barbour with a twist, often a belt. I can't see anything on the website about sizing either which may prove to be slightly problematic. If anyone has any knowledge about these matters it would be appreciated. Cheers.

 

[southfieldhibby]

Swithered about getting one recently...that or the James Bond Barbour which is rather smart.Was put off by the price of both.

 

[Funkydunc]

Aye they are fairly pricey but I've found with paying a but more they wear a bit longer and the quality is generally excellent, as I'm sure you already know!!

 

[Sunshine on Leith]

Aye they are fairly pricey but I've found with paying a but more they wear a bit longer and the quality is generally excellent, as I'm sure you already know!!

Not that i'm a fan off Belstaff, but i totally get your concept of paying for what you get when buying clothes.

In the main, i always try and buy the best quality of what i can afford at the time of purchase regardless of the garment.

 

[egb_hibs]

I've had one for several years - expensive to be sure but I think it will outlast me. Mine was hard to track down as it was before they became fashionable - but assuming you are Edinburgh based they are in Harvey Nichols now so you can go an try on.

Btw they're made in Italy now - if you want British go Barbour

 

[vasco de gama]

Aye they are fairly pricey but I've found with paying a but more they wear a bit longer and the quality is generally excellent, as I'm sure you already know!!

With some things price does mean quality and importantly can also mean timeless style.

I bought my Belstaff from Harvey Nichols when it opened back in 2002. Yes it was pricey but 11 years on all the stitching is still in-tack despite being worn over 1,000 times in a vast array of climates and situations. Mine is the classic style but they now do an amazing variety of styles and some very sexy looking ones for the laydeez.

 

[Funkydunc]

Aye some of them are really nice, a bit different and I do think they would last the test of time. I've a couple of jackets from Osti and you couldn't tell they were over 15 years old! In fact I was looking at the new Stone Island stuff and I see they are bringing back the Marina range that was one of their first releases.