N.Peal 007 Cashmere Collection

135

Comments

  • welshboy78welshboy78 Posts: 10,292MI6 Agent
    Unbelievable - 18 hours after I leave London and after they told me no early release before 18th ?:) :#
    Instagram - bondclothes007
  • The Red KindThe Red Kind EnglandPosts: 3,119MI6 Agent
    welshboy78 wrote:
    Unbelievable - 18 hours after I leave London and after they told me no early release before 18th ?:) :#

    That's a bit poor from N.Peal.. ?:) Given you're just the type of customer this collection is aimed at, the fact you're a big 007 fan, your connections to the fan forum and your desire to purchase 5-6 pieces (£££!) before being unable to for some time.

    And then they release the collection early anyway.. 8-)
    "Any of the opposition around..?"
  • The Bond ExperienceThe Bond Experience Newtown, PAPosts: 5,490Quartermasters
    Here is the early release link: https://www.npeal.com/us/bond?utm_campaign=396122_Bond%20Range%20Launch-%20N.Peal%20VIP&utm_medium=email&utm_source=N.Peal%20%28Retail%29%20Ltd&dm_i=4Y8H,8HNE,1WC6E1,VUZ5,1

    Welshboy, I agree with others...that wasn't cricket of them to do...would you mind if I shared the feedback with them?
  • welshboy78welshboy78 Posts: 10,292MI6 Agent
    Here is the early release link: https://www.npeal.com/us/bond?utm_campaign=396122_Bond%20Range%20Launch-%20N.Peal%20VIP&utm_medium=email&utm_source=N.Peal%20%28Retail%29%20Ltd&dm_i=4Y8H,8HNE,1WC6E1,VUZ5,1

    Welshboy, I agree with others...that wasn't cricket of them to do...would you mind if I shared the feedback with them?

    They are already aware as I did mention to them on Social Media and to be fair they acknowledged and apologised stating they cant bend the rules as contractually obligated under licencing conditions etc however since then its been released 24 hours early lol

    Just to be clear I was not wanting the collection “quick” but just trying to avoid hassle for both myself and more so them with the inevitable sizing issues :))

    I have put my order in online so will see what happens - free shipping to the Falklands will hit them hard however I also have to bear the cost returning / exchanging. So this could be expensive and a fair lot of hassle which I tried my best to point out! -{
    Instagram - bondclothes007
  • Tato007Tato007 France Posts: 369MI6 Agent
    Someone know what pants the « model » wear on the picture of the OHMSS orange roll neck ?

    3-EA0-D492-70-BF-4-CE7-B194-F6-DA2-D756-EB9.jpg

    AB4-BF874-A093-4-B44-8-FCC-7-BAFD05-E3460.jpg
  • Miles MesservyMiles Messervy Posts: 1,757MI6 Agent
    It’s a beautiful collection. Unfortunately the pieces that seem to be the most special (I’m looking at you FYEO outfit) far exceed what I can justify paying for knitwear, but I’m still glad they did this.

    My only complaints are (1) the orange mock neck is way overpriced for a cotton cashmere blend, and (2) the descriptions of the knit hat and checked scarf are a bit misleading... :v
  • CheverianCheverian Posts: 1,446MI6 Agent
    The Skyfall scarf was a pleasant surprise. I hadn't seen that in any of the vlogs.

    We were warned that the prices were in line with N.Peal's other stuff, and I think that's true. I had made a list of a couple of pieces I was definitely buying and had questions marks about two others (DAD rollneck being one). The prices caused me to ditch those question mark items (for the time being at least).

    But I did add the Skyfall scarf to my order.

    It's not every morning that I spend a grand before 8 am.
  • CheverianCheverian Posts: 1,446MI6 Agent
    I'd love to know what people are buying.

    The gloves are already sold out in size 8.5.
  • DJ007DJ007 United StatesPosts: 174MI6 Agent
    Cheverian wrote:
    I'd love to know what people are buying.

    The gloves are already sold out in size 8.5.

    I bought the OHMSS orange sweater and brown bomber; GE sweater; and the DAD sweater. I will end up buying the TLD sweater and the OHMSS blue zip up and white turtleneck at a later date. I really want TSWLM vest but i can't justify the price.
  • James BoldmanJames Boldman Amherst, MAPosts: 461MI6 Agent
    I bought the gloves and Skyfall sweater. I really tempted with the DAD rollneck.
  • MikeG77MikeG77 Posts: 1,770MI6 Agent
    So it appears they increased the price of the Spectre fine gauge mock turtleneck to $410 8-) I could have sworn it was $350?!
    I know where you keep your gun!
  • UNCLE27UNCLE27 EnglandPosts: 1,114MI6 Agent
    MikeG77 wrote:
    So it appears they increased the price of the Spectre fine gauge mock turtleneck to $410 8-) I could have sworn it was $350?!

    Yup, I noticed that too. £246 > £295 :#
  • welshboy78welshboy78 Posts: 10,292MI6 Agent
    Maybe EON is taking 50 quid per item :D
    Instagram - bondclothes007
  • JET007JET007 Austin, TXPosts: 184MI6 Agent
    Already asked my fiance to get me the Skyfall scarf for Christmas!
    @JaviTru on Twitter and @TheBondIsNotEnough on Instagram. Occasional contributor to thejamesbonddossier.com
  • Matt SMatt S Oh Cult Voodoo ShopPosts: 6,596MI6 Agent
    welshboy78 wrote:
    Maybe EON is taking 50 quid per item :D

    If you compare some of the Bond items to the same items in the regular collection (like the GoldenEye cable-knit round neck sweater in a different colour), the price is the same. So this higher price is across the board for them and is not just a Bond markup.
    Visit my blog, Bond Suits
  • Westward_DriftWestward_Drift Posts: 3,085MI6 Agent
    Matt S wrote:
    welshboy78 wrote:
    Maybe EON is taking 50 quid per item :D

    If you compare some of the Bond items to the same items in the regular collection (like the GoldenEye cable-knit round neck sweater in a different colour), the price is the same. So this higher price is across the board for them and is not just a Bond markup.

    Matt, a serious question for you, and indeed all the influencers, if not given these pieces by N. Peal (or Orlebar Brown), would you have spent full retail for them?
  • Matt SMatt S Oh Cult Voodoo ShopPosts: 6,596MI6 Agent
    Matt S wrote:
    welshboy78 wrote:
    Maybe EON is taking 50 quid per item :D

    If you compare some of the Bond items to the same items in the regular collection (like the GoldenEye cable-knit round neck sweater in a different colour), the price is the same. So this higher price is across the board for them and is not just a Bond markup.

    Matt, a serious question for you, and indeed all the influencers, if not given these pieces by N. Peal (or Orlebar Brown), would you have spent full retail for them?

    To be honest, I wouldn't buy most of these items because it's not how I dress most of the time and I already have knitwear and other pieces that I'm happy with. I'm not an impulse buyer. I have a list of what I want to get, and I sit on it for a year or two before I buy something. I don't buy cashmere clothes because I find them too delicate, and that's just the nature of cashmere. My wife has bought cashmere for me because she likes how soft it feels on me, but I prefer to buy merino wool items because they are soft enough for me and are harder-wearing at a much lower price. The only cashmere items I would buy would be a scarf, since that does make a difference around the neck. If I was in need of gloves (I have too many pairs) I would have bought the N.Peal 007 gloves.

    I probably would have bought the Orlebar Brown towelling polo because it's such a unique item. I rarely spend full price on any clothes that are not made for me, but if I do buy ready-to-wear items at full price it's usually on the more formal items, like Albert Thurston moire braces or a Turnbull & Asser tie. I think the Bond-branded clothes are really cool, and I love and appreciate the efforts the N.Peal and Orlebar Brown put into these Bond lines, but the branding doesn't usually influence me to buy something. I think the clothes are fantastic, even if they aren't the kind of thing I would purchase myself. I'm a very practicality-minded person, and I don't buy a lot of things I like if I can't see their purpose in my life. But I can see the purpose these clothes could have in someone else's life.
    Visit my blog, Bond Suits
  • McQueenMcQueen Posts: 138MI6 Agent
    MikeG77 wrote:
    So it appears they increased the price of the Spectre fine gauge mock turtleneck to $410 8-) I could have sworn it was $350?!

    As Matt stated, the prices across the board have gone up. I purchased the Milano jacket last year while it was $950 and it's now offered at $1,110.
  • Westward_DriftWestward_Drift Posts: 3,085MI6 Agent
    Thanks, Matt. A very informative answer.

    Living in coastal California, I don't have much need for knitwear. I wear gloves maybe 7 days out of the year. I don't need any of the N Peal pieces, although I do like the gloves and scarves. I can't justify the cost per wear.
  • Matt SMatt S Oh Cult Voodoo ShopPosts: 6,596MI6 Agent
    Thanks, Matt. A very informative answer.

    Living in coastal California, I don't have much need for knitwear. I wear gloves maybe 7 days out of the year. I don't need any of the N Peal pieces, although I do like the gloves and scarves. I can't justify the cost per wear.

    I'm assuming you're somewhere warmer than San Francisco? There are pieces in the collection that could still work for you. The Goldfinger black polo and black jumper would be perfect for your weather.
    Visit my blog, Bond Suits
  • Westward_DriftWestward_Drift Posts: 3,085MI6 Agent
    Matt S wrote:
    Thanks, Matt. A very informative answer.

    Living in coastal California, I don't have much need for knitwear. I wear gloves maybe 7 days out of the year. I don't need any of the N Peal pieces, although I do like the gloves and scarves. I can't justify the cost per wear.

    I'm assuming you're somewhere warmer than San Francisco? There are pieces in the collection that could still work for you. The Goldfinger black polo and black jumper would be perfect for your weather.

    A little further south. I do like the black polo and sweater combo, but not at $850 when you add sales tax. Cost and cost per wear again. I already have a long sleeve Sunspel black polo a similar look.
  • Matt SMatt S Oh Cult Voodoo ShopPosts: 6,596MI6 Agent
    Gymkata wrote:
    That black polo a sweater combo...in OB, that's just a long sleeve polo and a better deal.

    The Goldfinger look from N.Peal is two pieces while the Thunderball look from OB is one. The N.Peal pieces are made from cashmere and silk while the OB polo is made of merino wool, which is why N.Peal costs more.
    Visit my blog, Bond Suits
  • writingsonthewallwritingsonthewall SpainPosts: 417MI6 Agent
    Re the Skyfall lodge scarf... has anybody who owns the original made a comparison to the NP offering? Would appreciate your insight.

    Additionally, I guess the original Skyfall and Spectre items are no longer available without the branding? I know it's just me, but I do cringe a little if I see a "007" tag in a clothing item. I find it cheapens the item, like a noveltly t-shirt (and I do own a couple of novelty t-shirts, but...).
    "Enjoy it while it lasts."
    "The very words I live by."
  • welshboy78welshboy78 Posts: 10,292MI6 Agent
    Re the Skyfall lodge scarf... has anybody who owns the original made a comparison to the NP offering? Would appreciate your insight.

    Additionally, I guess the original Skyfall and Spectre items are no longer available without the branding? I know it's just me, but I do cringe a little if I see a "007" tag in a clothing item. I find it cheapens the item, like a noveltly t-shirt (and I do own a couple of novelty t-shirts, but...).

    I think the scarf is more of a “inspired’ by piece. Original not herringbone etc
    Instagram - bondclothes007
  • The Bond ExperienceThe Bond Experience Newtown, PAPosts: 5,490Quartermasters
    Exactly....an homage rather than a replica for sure...coloring is good in person tho....but texture and drape are very different.
    welshboy78 wrote:
    Re the Skyfall lodge scarf... has anybody who owns the original made a comparison to the NP offering? Would appreciate your insight.

    Additionally, I guess the original Skyfall and Spectre items are no longer available without the branding? I know it's just me, but I do cringe a little if I see a "007" tag in a clothing item. I find it cheapens the item, like a noveltly t-shirt (and I do own a couple of novelty t-shirts, but...).

    I think the scarf is more of a “inspired’ by piece. Original not herringbone etc
  • welshboy78welshboy78 Posts: 10,292MI6 Agent
    I chucked the scarf and hat into the shopping cart on the way out lol
    Instagram - bondclothes007
  • writingsonthewallwritingsonthewall SpainPosts: 417MI6 Agent
    Thanks for the comments. However, I am led to believe that both the DAD and GE sweaters are more similar to their respective originals. Is this correct or are they also "inspired by" (which they are) pieces quite removed in feel from the originals?
    "Enjoy it while it lasts."
    "The very words I live by."
  • Asp9mmAsp9mm Over the Hills and Far Away.Posts: 7,483MI6 Agent
    The GE sweater lacks the intricate weave pattern the screen used one has. Again it’s an ‘inspired by’ piece. I prefer it over the original to be honest.
    ..................Asp9mmSIG-1-2.jpg...............
  • The Bond ExperienceThe Bond Experience Newtown, PAPosts: 5,490Quartermasters
    Exactly....and here is a great article that explains the differences:

    https://www.jamesbondlifestyle.com/news/exclusive-look-npeal-007-collection-goldeneye-cable-crew-neck-sweater
    Asp9mm wrote:
    The GE sweater lacks the intricate weave pattern the screen used one has. Again it’s an ‘inspired by’ piece. I prefer it over the original to be honest.
  • The Bond ExperienceThe Bond Experience Newtown, PAPosts: 5,490Quartermasters
    And a more specific look at the collection from The London/NYC reveal: https://youtu.be/Kr6-BAmiK60

    npeal-nyc-london.jpg
Sign In or Register to comment.