Superdry - Alternative?
Discussion
Yes I realise the daftness of asking on PH for fashion advice. I have been to a few Sunday Services! 
Anyhow, way back in '08 (early adopter
) I got a Superdry Windscheater jacket. You all know the type.
(Albeit mine is all black)
Now it's lasted incredibly well. It's warm, hard wearing, comfy. Shower to mild rain proof. Pretty much perfect. But now the pockets got a hole in it and it's getting faded! So ordinarily I'd buy another.
However, it has become a bit Chav since then. Probably very much like Burberry did. And of course Superdry isn't Japanese anyway, so the faux Kanji is pretty council. (It actually says 'Maximum Dry Do' s
tty translation I guess) So obviously I can't possibly buy one now.
Looked at The North Face and Jack Wolfskin. But neither really do anything very similar. Looking for a decent brand with credentials (Yes, bit of a label we!) And inevitably got to be OK to wear in the street, rather than in a Ski resort somewhere so no neon or lairyness.
Any ideas?
Anyhow, way back in '08 (early adopter
) I got a Superdry Windscheater jacket. You all know the type.(Albeit mine is all black)
Now it's lasted incredibly well. It's warm, hard wearing, comfy. Shower to mild rain proof. Pretty much perfect. But now the pockets got a hole in it and it's getting faded! So ordinarily I'd buy another.
However, it has become a bit Chav since then. Probably very much like Burberry did. And of course Superdry isn't Japanese anyway, so the faux Kanji is pretty council. (It actually says 'Maximum Dry Do' s
tty translation I guess) So obviously I can't possibly buy one now.Looked at The North Face and Jack Wolfskin. But neither really do anything very similar. Looking for a decent brand with credentials (Yes, bit of a label w
e!) And inevitably got to be OK to wear in the street, rather than in a Ski resort somewhere so no neon or lairyness. Any ideas?
Edited by Rich_W on Sunday 20th December 20:03
mikebradford said:
I like Rohan
Less fashion, but more than adequate for doing the primary objectives of keeping you dry and warm
Plus they are a British brand
Another shout for Rohan. Got quite a bit of it. Unfortunately, not made in Britain any longer, just designed. The altering / repair service also been pulled too. Less fashion, but more than adequate for doing the primary objectives of keeping you dry and warm
Plus they are a British brand
Patagonia makes some nice gear too.
I don't get the whole can't wear it now.
If you like it get another. I have worn North Face have for about 8 years. I remember going shopping and some youths going on about North face jackets being common etc. behind me on an escalator after they clocked mine, I guess because I had one. But I didn't really care I just like them, and a lot of people love to comment. I also buy Superdry jeans as I like them and would wear them even if Jeremy Clarkson started to.
You then get the opposite people who go out of there way to find the most obscure brand just so they can be different. If you like it buy it again, trends come and go.
If you like it get another. I have worn North Face have for about 8 years. I remember going shopping and some youths going on about North face jackets being common etc. behind me on an escalator after they clocked mine, I guess because I had one. But I didn't really care I just like them, and a lot of people love to comment. I also buy Superdry jeans as I like them and would wear them even if Jeremy Clarkson started to.
You then get the opposite people who go out of there way to find the most obscure brand just so they can be different. If you like it buy it again, trends come and go.
mikebradford said:
I like Rohan
Less fashion, but more than adequate for doing the primary objectives of keeping you dry and warm
Plus they are a British brand
Loving my Rohan Leader jacket. Have always supplied quality clothing.Less fashion, but more than adequate for doing the primary objectives of keeping you dry and warm
Plus they are a British brand
Bought from their 'Souk' on the website at a decent price - last years colour. And if that wasn't cheap enough bought MrsMercs an identical jacket off eBay where a lady in Oxfordshire seems to have a lot of new / nearly new (returns) Rohan at lower prices - given they are based in MK. (Also just found someone on eBay selling Halfords returns cheap as chips - new cycling gloves incoming !).
An alternative - alternative. Waitrose have Dunkertons Black Fox cider on offer at the moment - direct from Julian's old man's cider farm. I'm well stocked.
What about Musto:
http://www.musto.com/mens-clothing/coats-jackets/c...
They also do a version without the fleece lining.
Maybe not as much of a 'brand' as Superdry, but very good kit which I've been using for years.
Nick M said:
What about Musto:
http://www.musto.com/mens-clothing/coats-jackets/c...
They also do a version without the fleece lining.
Maybe not as much of a 'brand' as Superdry, but very good kit which I've been using for years.
I can vouch for that, I've had one for years and it still looks as good as new.http://www.musto.com/mens-clothing/coats-jackets/c...
They also do a version without the fleece lining.
Maybe not as much of a 'brand' as Superdry, but very good kit which I've been using for years.
Northface are OK too, very good at keeping you warm but very plain in their appearance - I have one but my company gave us them and it has their logo on, so I don't wear it
Something like so:
http://www.johnlewis.com/the-north-face-resolve-in...
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