It’s that point in the pre-summer preparations when the mind is getting ready for some holiday relaxation, the body enjoying the sun from a clear blue sky, and the retailers are busy at work emptying out their stores to make way for their Autumnal goods. Last year at this time I did a post on nice rainwear I found in the sales, though this year there is thankfully a bit less rain, though the really hot weather is still AWOL. Which means that I can pick out something other than shorts and tees and still be relevant. Nice!
A few sites currently having lots of interesting stuff on sale:
- End Clothing in the UK
- Kafka in Scotland
- The Bureau Belfast in Ireland
- Peggs & Son in the UK
- Cultizm in Germany
If you’re shopping from outside the EU, be aware that Coggles don’t deduct UK VAT (even though they are required to by law). I strongly suggest boycotting them.
To start off, a few jackets I wouldn’t mind adding to my small collection:
Monitaly utility jacket (link)
Nigel Cabourn tunic work jacket (link)
Arpenteur tricot jacket (link)
Nigel Cabourn cape cameraman (link)
Our Legacy unconstructed linen jacket (link)
Monitaly mountain parka made using 1950’s vintage army tents (link)
And a few pairs of shoes that call my name:
Grenson Fred boots (link)
Grenson Stanley brogues (link)
Mark McNairy country brogues (link)
Yuketen Angler Boot (link)
Astorflex Greenflex dessert boots (link)
I’ll add some further pieces later on…
Hi Nick, just saw this post. How about the Astorflex Greenflex. What’s your experience? I like them but don’t know how the fit/sizing is compared to the Clarks desert boot. Can’t get them anywhere brick and mortar over here, so try to get an insight before ordering online.
Thanks, Paul
Hi Paul, I’ve never tried them, though have a recollection of them being true to size. I feel your pain in ordering blind!
Thanks Nick!