Hey guys. I'll be in London for a week in late june and I'm looking to spend quite some money, for studentfag standards, for some timeless pieces.
Definitely looking to cop a wool winter suit, hopefully a three-piece if I find something in my size (6'4", 210lbs, 15% bf). Outerwear is also a target, but nothing too trenchcoat-ish.
To the point, what I'm looking for is suggestions for stores that are budget-friendly and have a relatively high quality of clothing.
Pic-related, something that has caught my eye but I'm looking for more suggestions. Already got a navy blue wool suit.
Josiah Miller
bump
Blake Nguyen
The shops they have in London that they don't have anywhere else aren't budget friendly. Check out department stores like House of Fraser if there's a sale on and try and find a 100% woollen suit, partially canvassed or T.K. Maxx
Caleb Torres
Could you make a list of those that you remember and can recommend?
It would still be a hell lot more than those I've got in my hometown
Joshua Moore
John Lewis BHS(It's going into liquidation or accounting or something, should have a sale on) Debenhams Selfriges(If there's a sale on) Charles Tyrwhitt(Usually have a sale on) Moss Bros T.M. Lewin Slaters
Nathaniel Perez
Jermyn Street
Kevin Hughes
Thanks guys, I'll check those out online, more suggestions welcome
Aaron Russell
All the suggestions you got here already are top shit, you want David Saxby in Fulham. OTR and MTM tweed and various, plus quality vintage tailoring.
Michael Gray
bampe
Christian Taylor
My fav Ermenegildo Zegna custom they feel amazing.
Christian Russell
OP says he's on a budget >Look at these shops that I know that are out of your price range, I'm better than you!
Nicholas Mitchell
Most of BHSs suits suck just so you know.
Carter Turner
Savile Row,even if you dont buy shit there get a good look around and take a peek in Gieves and Hawkes,Huntsman etc and see top tier suits wont recommend going full bespoke unless you're ready to go to London again for measuring sessions
Jaxon Bailey
You five-cent whore, it's *because* he's on a budget he should check out Saxby/Old Hat. I bought a pre-merger Gieves suit there used once, looked like new, top tier quality, did not pay anything even remotely like Savile Row new prices. Even if he can't afford anything there it's worth a visit just to check out a shop that isn't just plastic high street presentation but has some personal character.
Ryder Ward
bompus
Kayden Thomas
Savile Row. Otherwise, go literally anywhere, because there's not going to be much distinction between stores you can find in London and stores you can find in the US.
Ayden Gonzalez
How's moss for suits?
Andrew Sullivan
It's better than Sparks or the other department stores. Not as good as anything high end obviously.
Dominic Scott
For a budget in terms of bang for your buck, Marks and Spencer's suiting isn't bad. Jermyn Street is worth a look, with TM Lewin, Charles Tyrwhitt and the like.
Assuming that the Row is out of your pricerange (though it's definitely worth a visit), you could check out the 2nd hand shops in the richer parts of town.
To be honest though, below the top level, English suits aren't going to blow your mind. Have you considered getting some good shoes instead? Somewhere like Crockett & Jones is better than most. They've got a store on Jermyn Street too.
Jason Brooks
>check out the 2nd hand shops in the richer parts of town. Got some names/addresses for these?
Sebastian Ortiz
Chelsea, Mayfair, Hampstead, any of the Oxfams/Cancer Research places could work out.
One specific shop that's pretty well-known for rich locals' cast-offs is the British Red Cross shop on Old Church Street, Chelsea. There's also Hornets not far away in Kensington, which does more formal stuff.
If thrifting is your thing, then East London may be your best bet. There are quite a few in the Brick Lane/Shoreditch area. East End Thrift Store/Rokit/Beyond Retro... These are moving more towards general/vintage though, as opposed to suits.
Hudson Parker
Thanks
Nathaniel Jenkins
>210 lbs
Aaron Smith
Camden has quite a few thrift stores, the area has definitely been moving away from the 'alternative' image in the last few years
Jaxson Butler
It's been a while since I've been to Camden, other than the Blues Kitchen every now and then. Any specific places to look out for?