Should I or shouldn't I buy... (clothing item)?

[notwithit]

Anyone have experience with the Etys void tote (capacity / utility / comfort level when worn cross-body)?

 

[Andurew Choi]

Anyone got experience with harris wharf or tomrrowland coats? Also does anyone here own a shirt from kooples?

 

[notwithit]



Anyone got experience with harris wharf or tomrrowland coats? Also does anyone here own a shirt from kooples?

I'm a big fan of Harris Wharf odd jackets / blazers / whatever you want to call them. The coats are a little more of a mixed bag for me. I picked one up at some point (I think it was the 'boxy coat' model) and ended up reselling it because a) the fit was snug enough that I couldn't do much layering underneath, b) it was unlined and the wool (or wool blend; I forget) didn't slide on as easily as I'd like, and c) the placement and orientation of the pockets made them pooch out in a way that looked odd on me. All of the above could likely be solved (or at least mitigated by a) sizing up and b) exclusively wearing it open (which is going to look better but cost you in terms of warmth).

 

[bry2000]

Harris Wharf makes really solid knitted sport coats and outerwear. Designs are very traditional if that is what you are looking for.

 

[irbe]

How does Harris Wharf compare to Barena?

 

[notwithit]

I'd say Barena tends to be a little more boxy or slouchy, while Harris Wharf fits a little trimmer. I like them both, but I'd give the edge to Harris Wharf if I had to pick one.

There's also a lot more variety in terms of the styles Barena puts out, while Harris Wharf only has a handful.

 

[bry2000]

I find Barena models and sizing to be all over the place for their knitted sport coats and outerwear. You really need to try Barena pieces on to know. In my more limited experience, Harris Wharf sizing and fits are very traditional (TTS).

I find some of Barena's pieces to be more forward in styling and more interesting in terms of weave and texture whereas HW is conservative. But I also have seen a lot of ugly stuff from Barena the last few seasons, too.

 

[OccultaVexillum]

I like the zip, I actually don't mind the pebble grain. TBH I don't know why I'm thinking instead of just buying. Price, probably.

 

[bry2000]

Are those Dries?

 

[OccultaVexillum]

ya.

 

[notwithit]

That kind of zipper placement bugs me, although I can't really articulate why when I'm generally ok with zippers on boots. I like everything else about those, though.

 

[OccultaVexillum]

Yeah the zip is in a weird spot especially considering its curved, i really love the derbies from this season and after seeing these boots in person the shape is exactly the same. I haven't found any other black boots that I'm digging aside from the Cp winter combat boots but every time I try and find my size I'm foiled.

 

[bry2000]

I like those Dries boots. My two local stockists were sold out of my size. Otherwise, I would have purchased. The zipper placement is not my first choice, but I like everything else. I would take those over the CP combats every time.

 

[Andurew Choi]

I'm a big fan of Harris Wharf odd jackets / blazers / whatever you want to call them. The coats are a little more of a mixed bag for me. I picked one up at some point (I think it was the 'boxy coat' model) and ended up reselling it because a) the fit was snug enough that I couldn't do much layering underneath, b) it was unlined and the wool (or wool blend; I forget) didn't slide on as easily as I'd like, and c) the placement and orientation of the pockets made them pooch out in a way that looked odd on me. All of the above could likely be solved (or at least mitigated by a) sizing up and b) exclusively wearing it open (which is going to look better but cost you in terms of warmth).

I just received my Tomorrowland and my Harris Wharf jacket. I got both of them in a size 50 but they fit completely different. They both came in a dark navy and they're very similar color wise.

The harris wharf is definitely cut more boxy. I have a lot of extra space to layer, but I don't see my self layering too much. It does come unlined and i'm not too sure I like that. It feels pretty thin, (thinner than a h&m topcoat i bought 4 years ago).

I was actually pretty surprised with the jacket from Tomorrowland. The jacket is a bit thicker than the one from Harris Wharf and it fits very snugly. I won't be able to layer much under it, Probably wont even manage to wear a jacket under it. But seeing as how I don't wear suits to work and it not getting too cold here where I live, I don't think it's a huge problem.

I'm leaning towards keeping the jacket from Tomorrowland, what do you guys think? The standing collar one is from Tomorrowland while the Harris Wharf is the car/mac coat jacket.

 

[bosatlbwi]

between the two, keep the second.