tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post6157180587306647050..comments2024-03-29T09:02:15.309-04:00Comments on Salt Water New England: The Once Ubiquitous Burberry Cashmere ScarfSalt Water New Englandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08940851375677714833noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-21971578963707867672017-12-29T04:13:41.588-05:002017-12-29T04:13:41.588-05:00I wore a tan Burberry tartan scarf in high school ...I wore a tan Burberry tartan scarf in high school in the '80s, but I don't think I would wear one now. As many have said here, the wide spread of the design and then its chav associations cheapened it grievously. Burberry's overall luxury repositioning hasn't really helped that.<br /><br />Now the new CEO, Marco Gobbetti, plans to move the brand even farther upscale than it already has, though investors are skeptical. You might enjoy this article I edited (don't mind the URL, which is from an earlier version we later refined): https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-11-09/burberry-to-add-leather-accessories-as-sales-beat-estimatesJohn E.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-30993969102155947562017-12-26T00:16:26.634-05:002017-12-26T00:16:26.634-05:00I'm British and I'm afraid that the Burber...I'm British and I'm afraid that the Burberry tartan still has crass, downmarket connotations after is was worn by Beckham and co. in the naughties. A classic trench coat lined with the tartan is fine, but anything beyond that is considered vulgar. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-3005365863659171772017-12-22T19:30:36.092-05:002017-12-22T19:30:36.092-05:00I know I'm being tacky, but I wear my old &quo...I know I'm being tacky, but I wear my old "Burberry's" scarf to thumb my nose at those with the newer "Burberry". In my mind, mine is more of a classic than those of today. I also have the navy Burberry's scarf that was popular in the 90's. I like that it is not that recognizable as a Burberry. I am one of those that owns the quilted jacket with the turned up sleeves. I really like it I bought it because I would rather have the original of an item and not a knockoff or copycat. I also have a full length navy wool Burberry's coat with the charging knight pattern on the lining. I bought it over 20 years ago at the Freeport store. I'm pretty sure it is a leftover from a retail store that was sent to the outlet to get rid of. It's a nice warm coat. This is my Burberry story. Most of my items are old and are considered classics in my mind.Tammy Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13592824307657474960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-701291944502450342017-12-17T11:45:25.249-05:002017-12-17T11:45:25.249-05:00I have a lambs wool scarf and a silk square scarf ...I have a lambs wool scarf and a silk square scarf in the "plaid." Wear them all the time as they go well with all color coats.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-45452223446429634572017-12-16T11:54:04.472-05:002017-12-16T11:54:04.472-05:00I have a Burberry scarf in olive. It’s one of my ...I have a Burberry scarf in olive. It’s one of my favorites. I bought it in Manhattan in the late 1980s along with a trench coat. Both are still going strong.<br /><br />I wear other scarves as well (Barbour, Locharron), but I’ve always liked the Burberry. Perhaps the dark olive color renders it a little different than the classic tan scarf. In any event, it fits right into the rotation.<br /><br />I was in China recently. Lots of tan Burberry’s worn on the streets of Beijing. The company is clearly making in-roads in Asia, as are most all major companies you know. At one point, a traffic light changed releasing a horde of moped riders and bicyclists, many of whom wore a tan Burberry. I though the Chinese Army might have changed their colors.<br /><br />Frankly, I could care less what others decide to wear or what current fraud the outlets may be perpetrating. What they wear or do has little effect on me. If an article is made well, is constructed from good materials, and has a functional and pleasing design, then I’m all in.<br /><br />AikenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-2098588080171476032017-12-16T00:06:55.172-05:002017-12-16T00:06:55.172-05:00I have never understood who pays the fare to buy B...I have never understood who pays the fare to buy Burberry. I have a nice Barbour scarf I paid $75 for.<br /><br />Nordstrom's is filthy with the stuff, it keeps the Canada Goose from bumping into the Gucci. This world is totally lost on me. Luckily my Nordstrom's has a shoe shine stand and a bar.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-15725078387704704512017-12-15T21:21:09.979-05:002017-12-15T21:21:09.979-05:00Well, I didn't want to admit to my wickedness,...Well, I didn't want to admit to my wickedness, but now that you mention it, when asked I usually say, 'No, it's a Thompson tartan.' The Thompson is similar in color, but with a different sett. No one has yet challenged me.Bitsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12220612604243511276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-55288846632552546982017-12-15T20:20:55.744-05:002017-12-15T20:20:55.744-05:001967 = elegant, 2017 = tripe.1967 = elegant, 2017 = tripe.Robert Reichardtnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-48530850361227873712017-12-15T16:44:37.539-05:002017-12-15T16:44:37.539-05:00My personal favorite is a cashmere Black Watch pla...My personal favorite is a cashmere Black Watch plaid made in Scotland I bought years ago in San Francisco. Still lovely, soft and the perfect weight. PAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-22733947382526132522017-12-15T16:17:06.400-05:002017-12-15T16:17:06.400-05:00A pink and beige plaid Burberry scarf was given to...A pink and beige plaid Burberry scarf was given to me several years ago. I wear it occasionally during the winter with the tag discreetly hidden. I am sure no one is aware that my scarf is a Burberry since it is not the tradition plaid.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-86580510430485950602017-12-15T15:50:25.742-05:002017-12-15T15:50:25.742-05:00There are three stages in a trend: innovators, imi...There are three stages in a trend: innovators, imitators and idiots. When the idiots are done, it's safe to go back. I think the idiots are done with Burberry, and it's safe to go back.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-73825244154653612262017-12-15T15:35:26.848-05:002017-12-15T15:35:26.848-05:00Dave, I want to add sleeveless tops to that list o...Dave, I want to add sleeveless tops to that list of yours. Joanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16753653516658384807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-40256442220742363042017-12-15T14:26:24.045-05:002017-12-15T14:26:24.045-05:00Be wicked and say "no" - Brit friends lo...Be wicked and say "no" - Brit friends love to take the mickey out of people. They have lived with royal warrants longer than anyone in the world. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-15191742851638949272017-12-15T14:04:21.245-05:002017-12-15T14:04:21.245-05:00Vulgar summs it up for me, accompanied with a tast...Vulgar summs it up for me, accompanied with a taste of foreign nouveau rich. <br />The RRP is insane for the mediocre quality and don't get me started on the trench coats....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-38673011765222074962017-12-15T11:21:41.658-05:002017-12-15T11:21:41.658-05:00I just this morning realized that I stole my mothe...I just this morning realized that I stole my mother's! <br /><br />My father got us each on in London when I was in high school, so the 70s(yikes!). I wear my all winter, every winter. It has a moth hole, alas, but that's how I knew it was mine. Found one at my mother's, with a moth hole and thought I'd managed to leave it there last winter.....right up until this morning, when I saw two in the cubby. Ooops.<br /><br />Patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02840629057159581688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-10435417313942167172017-12-15T11:03:06.899-05:002017-12-15T11:03:06.899-05:00Patagonia outlets are amazing. It is only past and...Patagonia outlets are amazing. It is only past and current season stuff. They frequently have good sales too. It's where I've bought all my parkas for the family and rain coats, shorts, hats, etc. 11/10 recommend.Hadillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13090316049521380596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-27112346417966292832017-12-15T10:02:59.024-05:002017-12-15T10:02:59.024-05:00Our nearest big outlet is a MacArthur Glen. I'...Our nearest big outlet is a MacArthur Glen. I'd say Brooks Brothers, Lacoste, Polo Ralph Lauren, Hugo Boss, Hackett, Timberland, Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Nike, and Joules are all guilty of 'engineering for outlet'. Some are up front about it and will identify which is retail and which is outlet. Most though are happy to push the illusion.Mad Dogs and Englishmenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14592564330894131172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-1766561184093782712017-12-15T09:34:16.217-05:002017-12-15T09:34:16.217-05:00One of the biggest lies put forth by the inveterat...One of the biggest lies put forth by the inveterate lira Claudio del Vecchio, owner and CEO of Brooks Bros. is that their outelt items are the same quality as those sold in their main stores. LIES, LIES, LIES! It's been well know for years that this is simply not true.<br /><br />With the declining quality of main store items, the lessening of the amount of material as CDV seeks the skinny metrosexual look, the BB Outlet product quality and sizings have decreased even more. In addition, outlet items CANNOT be returned or exchanged at main BB stores.<br /><br />I no longer wear my Burberry scarf as it long ago wore out. Like other retailers, BB quality declined and is no longer something I am willing to pay good money for.Paul Connorsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-70568106767328597302017-12-15T09:12:02.963-05:002017-12-15T09:12:02.963-05:00Mad Dogs and Englishmen, another example of amazin...Mad Dogs and Englishmen, another example of amazing marketing is Montblanc's pen barrel made of "precious resin". (I think a garage band should steal that name.)Averylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00503623912680511126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-13925882863696166072017-12-15T09:06:14.956-05:002017-12-15T09:06:14.956-05:00I had one in the 80s, and I still have the long tr...I had one in the 80s, and I still have the long trench coat with the lining on the inside. That scarf may be around here somewhere, but I know that I haven't worn it in years. Burberry did these ubiquitous quilted jackets for women in a multitude of colors with the lining at the end of the sleeves that turned up. I saw them on soccer moms with matching plaid visors and caps. I still see knock-offs of the scarf all over the place, including Walmart. They are acrylic and made in China, of course. Detest that polo pony on steroids.<br /><br />Jacqueline Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-49496552088852888182017-12-15T09:03:06.836-05:002017-12-15T09:03:06.836-05:00Now that I think of it, many brands now offer the ...Now that I think of it, many brands now offer the equivalent of their earlier outlet merchandise at full retail! As an example, my L.L.Bean duffle coat from the 1990s was made in the USA, has leather accents and real wood toggles. My duffle coat which they are still currently selling is imported with vinyl and plastic buttons. Averylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00503623912680511126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-15092593448280549752017-12-15T09:01:13.706-05:002017-12-15T09:01:13.706-05:00I'm with Dave.
JacquelineI'm with Dave.<br /><br />JacquelineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-50802754733291724502017-12-15T09:01:07.656-05:002017-12-15T09:01:07.656-05:00Perhaps a new sumptuary law would prevent the sort...Perhaps a new sumptuary law would prevent the sorts of problems mentioned here.BlueTrainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15008640585987540252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-84548215440077840202017-12-15T08:51:26.361-05:002017-12-15T08:51:26.361-05:00I first saw the scarves when I was living in Londo...I first saw the scarves when I was living in London during the eighties. They were worn by chic women and well-dressed men. I admired the look but never bought one for myself. A few years ago, I was back for a shorter stay, and as two earlier commenters noted, I saw them being worn by soccer hooligans and track-suited chavs. It's a shame, but i suppose it's just one of those things that happens. And don't get me started on those huge Ralph Lauren logos...I don't understand why anyone would walk around with a billboard on their chest.<br /><br />-Mike<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-39497698683818970142017-12-15T08:36:23.588-05:002017-12-15T08:36:23.588-05:00I stopped wearing mine a few years ago because I k...I stopped wearing mine a few years ago because I kept seeing them on everyone. The pattern was starting to look trendy to me vice being timeless. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com