Comments on: First Look | Southwick SS09

By: TINTIN

TINTIN — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 23:22:34 +0000

I gotta tell you the Brooks purchase of Swick is a little scary for a couple of reasons.

1. Brooks will shit can Swick. I see companies do this all the time. Only way to get rid of the competition. Let’s all take off our hats and pause for a silent moment and remember Marshall Fields. Macy’s couldn’t have screwed up that store up more if they tried…and they did.

2. Can Swick continue to manufacture for other retailers? I dunno. What if I want a MTM Swick? Should I act fast? I too can’t stand the Swick cut at Press but there are other models (the 2 button side vent ) that I like. I can’t see Claudio bending over backwards to help Press.

I’m old and cynical so keep that in mind. But I’ve seen this happen so many times. You can’t beat ‘em…buy ‘em out and insure they fail. Poof! They’re gone.

By: porter

porter — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 13:37:33 +0000

I love the photos of the spread in the newspaper. It’s even more fabulous against the black. It’s just adds that richness for such a classy subject.

By: Death Bredon

Death Bredon — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:35:15 +0000

I have been underwhelmed by Southwick’s house cut, and especially its contracted cut for J. Press (which isn’t really natural shouldered). In fact, their work for Brooks seems their best.

Still, IMHO, the best supplier of 3/2 button sack suit and jackets is H. Freeman, which I believe is produced in the old Haas facilities (as is the Corbin brand).

By: Robin

Robin — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 19:05:31 +0000

I like where S/S09 is heading. :)

By: Sam Jacobs

Sam Jacobs — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 18:32:21 +0000

And I thought I was the pioneer of the fork in the pocket look…