Corbin Blazer

[filfoster]

Need a new blazer, well probably 2, one for warm seasons, one for colder. I've looked at Southwick, HS&M Golden Trumpeter and O'Connell's (like the doeskin for cold weather).
Dann offers maybe too many choices but the Corbin ones seem like a good compromise between cost and quality.

Has anyone ever gotten one of these Corbin blazers?

It would be nice to get something of decent quality for a little less cash. Yes, I know, "Nice things cost money," but this economy isn't helping my clothing budget.

 

[filfoster]

Part 2, then. For those of us who don't want to go for a bespoke one, what's the best natural shoulder blazer?

 

[Tomasso]

It would be nice to get something of decent quality for a little less cash. Yes, I know, "Nice things cost money," but ......

what's the best natural shoulder blazer?

Anyway, have you considered J.Press?

 

[filfoster]

Anyway, have you considered J.Press?

Yes, Press is often mentioned on some other boards that I visited but seems to run third to Southwick and Brooks Brothers. US market Burberry and Hart Schaffner & Marx are said to all be made at the same factory and just 'ok'. There is some question of fused interfacing on the lesser grades of these, rather than full or partial canvas.

Do you like J. Press best/value?

I had not heard of this maker or Corbin before scouting some sites.

I will scout more for J. Press.

 

[Tomasso]

I mentioned Press because of your price-point and preference for natural shoulders. BTW, I think anything under 1k or so is going to be fused.

 

[filfoster]

I mentioned Press because of your price-point and preference for natural shoulders. BTW, I think anything under 1k or so is going to be fused.

Are the Southwicks fused? I thought I had read that they were canvas. I am becoming resigned to a $700 bill for this but hope that will at least buy something non-fused. I know 'fused' is not always bad and I am sure I have suits, perhaps even some Brooks that are fused but I also have some hideous 'bubbled' fused things in the back of the closet.
I can rationalize a fair amount spent by the idea that they will probably last the rest of my life, moths permitting, but I will not spend a grand on a jacket, even if someone famous had worn it.

 

[Qirrel]

Wait for the winter sale and get a 1000 dollar jacket for 500.

 

[Tomasso]

Wait for the winter sale and get a 1000 dollar jacket for 500.

Yep, buying at the end of season sales is the way to go if you have the time to wait. I've also seen high end RTW (Oxxford, Brioni, Kiton,etc) going for 75% off on eBay.

 

[filfoster]

Yep, buying at the end of season sales is the way to go if you have the time to wait. I've also seen high end RTW (Oxxford, Brioni, Kiton,etc) going for 75% off on eBay.

This might be a good option for the winter weight. I can wait on that one but need a summer weight for a South Carolina event in October (U of SC senior- daughter #2's sorority dinner/dance/drunk).

I am afraid of ebay because of 'knock offs' sold as original label things.

You mention Oxxford and I am going to scout those too. They seem to be well-rated on some other forums.

Still, no one familiar with Corbin label jackets/suits? Good? Bad? Indifferent?

 

[filfoster]

Checked JAB yesterday. Some looked OK but the cashmere looked like cat's fur.
I stayed to pet-was asked to leave.

 

[filfoster]

Well, Oxxford certainly seems to be the best OTR, by what I have gleaned online. But, sadly, no deals to make them affordable without a trust fund or eating Ramen for a few months.

 

[adouglasmhor]

Anderson-Little?

 

[filfoster]

I mentioned Press because of your price-point and preference for natural shoulders. BTW, I think anything under 1k or so is going to be fused.

This thread on another forum favors Press:
http://www.askandyaboutclothes.com/...54522-Brooks-Brothers-vs-J.-Press-Sack-Blazer

 

[filfoster]

Anderson-Little?

Thanks, not bad looking and certainly inexpensive. This compares with the Hilfiger ones available for similar cost.

I am resigned now to go to $500-$700 because I can amortize the cost over the rest of my life. That leaves Oxxford out of reach but Brooks 1818, Press and Southwick at the upper end. Still have yet to hear from anyone on the Corbin maker that Dann offers.

 

[Tomasso]

Well, Oxxford certainly seems to be the best OTR, by what I have gleaned online. But, sadly, no deals to make them affordable........

As I mentioned ealier, you can find Oxxford on eBay at a substantial discount.

 

[filfoster]

As I mentioned ealier, you can find Oxxford on eBay at a substantial discount.

Thanks, I will see what's there tonight when I get home (work IT blocks ebay, with me in mind, I suppose)

 

[filfoster]

Tried on the Brooks Brothers Madison 1818 today. I think we have a winner. It's $550 but I was told it will be on sale mid-September.

 

[filfoster]

I mentioned Press because of your price-point and preference for natural shoulders. BTW, I think anything under 1k or so is going to be fused.

This thread from another board

http://www.askandyaboutclothes.com/forum/showthread.php?86116-Full-canvas-blazers

supports your view, and it's from several years ago-certainly would be more so now.

 

[Tomasso]

What size do you wear?

 

[filfoster]

What size do you wear?

42L, sometimes 43L, 32x32 trou. That makes OTR a challenge unless sold as separates, as the Marks & Spencer Brooks Brothers offered, or now JAB's 'traveler' line.