So I finally decided to splurge on a Burberry Heritage trench... and realised that they took down the Westminster line for women. I really wanted it as it has been touted as the most classic of the Heritage styles, but I'm alright with purchasing a Kensington instead.
However... while wading through fit advice, I came across a thread from two years ago on reddit. People are usually pretty honest there, and what stood out to me were these comments from a tailor and another individual:
"I am a tailor, and I recently went into a Burberry to look at their beautiful tenches. I was appalled at the stitching quality, thought the pockets were poorly made and the fabric wasn't very nice. That being said, it wasn't the trench that you are showing, but I was really disappointed at what he company put forth as a "quality" item for such a high end price tag. I even told the sales person when he asked what I thought of it. He had no response."
She goes on to elaborate why she says what she says, but I'm not going to quote that detailed paragraph here.
The other commenter: "To clarify, they WERE awesome. Now they are seriously the same quality as Gap, so might well save yourself $1000. "
For anyone who has bought a Heritage trench lately, what are your experiences and opinions? Are they fully lined? Should I save myself the now $2,000+ cash?
I've been waiting 8 years to get a Burberry trench coat, and I want to get it right!
I appreciate anyone who takes the time to respond and share. ^_^ Ooh, and pictures are always amazing!
However... while wading through fit advice, I came across a thread from two years ago on reddit. People are usually pretty honest there, and what stood out to me were these comments from a tailor and another individual:
"I am a tailor, and I recently went into a Burberry to look at their beautiful tenches. I was appalled at the stitching quality, thought the pockets were poorly made and the fabric wasn't very nice. That being said, it wasn't the trench that you are showing, but I was really disappointed at what he company put forth as a "quality" item for such a high end price tag. I even told the sales person when he asked what I thought of it. He had no response."
She goes on to elaborate why she says what she says, but I'm not going to quote that detailed paragraph here.
The other commenter: "To clarify, they WERE awesome. Now they are seriously the same quality as Gap, so might well save yourself $1000. "
For anyone who has bought a Heritage trench lately, what are your experiences and opinions? Are they fully lined? Should I save myself the now $2,000+ cash?
I've been waiting 8 years to get a Burberry trench coat, and I want to get it right!
I appreciate anyone who takes the time to respond and share. ^_^ Ooh, and pictures are always amazing!