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Post by matt on Sept 29, 2014 22:39:27 GMT -6
A great source for style inspiration and the occasional deal or two: unionmadegoods.com/ Like this gem ($418 but I'm hopeful we'll see something similar from one of the new local denim producers): Dark Denim Overshirt
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Post by Winterland on Sept 30, 2014 1:22:10 GMT -6
Looks like they are a merchant/retailer. Not sure if we should make a seperate board for merchants or keep it within other brands.
They carry a lot of great brands and many I have never heard of.
That shirt has a Mister Freedom vibe to it.
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Post by phait on Sept 30, 2014 1:32:54 GMT -6
They've got some nice shoes, even exclusives from Alden if that's your thing.
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Post by gaseousclay on Jan 16, 2015 9:46:58 GMT -6
 40% off sale going on now at UM. picked up this Filson cascade shirt for $87 + shipping. Sadly, I would've preferred the other brown/red/blue colorway but they were out of my size. |
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Post by exophobe on Jan 16, 2015 14:52:30 GMT -6
Figured you guys had noticed this. I order an Alex Mill Western Shirt (indigo dyed plaid). The fit guide (for Alex Mill) conflicts with what is on the manufacturer site, fyi. Also, Alex Mill has an end of season sale going on right now. Lower prices than Union Made, but more limited on size selection. I hadn't really heard of them before today. |
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Post by bentin on Jan 16, 2015 15:13:54 GMT -6
I like some of the Alex Mill stuff, he's the son of the J Crew CEO. But most of what I've seen is made in China, which is a personal deal breaker. If you don't care, they've got some cool products.
And you're right, their sale prices are lower than UMG and our local Stag Provisions sale pricing too.
Is it weird to anyone else that a place called Union Made Goods sells lots of stuff that's very clearly not Union made?
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Post by exophobe on Jan 16, 2015 16:17:48 GMT -6
I like some of the Alex Mill stuff, he's the son of the J Crew CEO. But most of what I've seen is made in China, which is a personal deal breaker. If you don't care, they've got some cool products. And you're right, their sale prices are lower than UMG and our local Stag Provisions sale pricing too. Is it weird to anyone else that a place called Union Made Goods sells lots of stuff that's very clearly not Union made? I'm starting to realize that about Unionmade. A bit disingenuous in the name, but I may send them an email and ask what's up with that when I get it (first order from them). I kinda figured it was just a gimmicky name when I saw the Chinese or wherever made Converse. I was figuring Alex Mill is probably Chinese based on the fact that they don't say where anything is made, but I kinda wanted to give them a shot and the fabric looks nice, especially at less than full price. If the M sizing lined up to what Unionmade claimed, I would have saved some money buying direct, but I'm glad I went and looked since I wouldn't be able to get the M buttoned from the looks of their fit guide, and it would certainly strangle me to death if buttoned all the way up. |
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Post by gaseousclay on Jan 16, 2015 16:19:20 GMT -6
Is it weird to anyone else that a place called Union Made Goods sells lots of stuff that's very clearly not Union made? Yes, that is weird to me. I assumed everything they carried was US/union made when I first heard of them, but after looking through their list of brands it was apparent this wasn't the case. Not a deal breaker per se but a bit misleading |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2015 16:50:58 GMT -6
I'd seen somewhere the name alludes to quality but I call BS. I have been checking out the sale and seen some coats I like but many of them use the European sizing. This stuff is made for stick figures. I have one item sized like that, a CPO by scotch and soda (that I love) its a xxl and I'm a 42 suit size!
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Post by Mattbert on Jan 28, 2015 23:27:25 GMT -6
Maybe the 'union' refers to the sewing machine rather than the sewers?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 29, 2015 9:47:33 GMT -6
From their website.
"The name "Unionmade" was conceived around the notion of well-made and aesthetically classic goods. It also conveys what we are about: Collaborating, uniting and making things together. While some of what we sell does come from union shops, that's a happy coincidence. We are interested in well-made American style and aesthetically classic goods, many of which are made in the United States, but we're not affiliated with any unions, "
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Post by Mattbert on Jan 29, 2015 10:38:35 GMT -6
Solid. I think I'm about to snag three or four shirts from that 40% sale.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 29, 2015 11:27:18 GMT -6
I'm still watching a couple things. Will they do a further reduction? Anyone know about "Howlin' by Morrison" brand quality?
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Post by jlx on Feb 2, 2015 21:55:28 GMT -6
I'm still watching a couple things. Will they do a further reduction? Anyone know about "Howlin' by Morrison" brand quality? No personal experience but their sweaters seem to be well recommended on other forums |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 2, 2015 23:48:29 GMT -6
jlx That's what I've found too. Now if Unionmade will just do another markdown.
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Post by gaseousclay on Oct 15, 2015 7:27:05 GMT -6
big ass sale over at UM. Was gonna buy the Filson mackinaw cruiser vest for $59 but when I went to checkout it was still listed at $135. probably a programming error on their side but decided not to chance it.
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Post by whiskeyriver on Oct 15, 2015 8:13:11 GMT -6
Got super excited about the Woolrich peacoat in size large for only $139.....but then I remembered that Woolrich runs huge and that chest of 24" is a no go.  |
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Post by gaseousclay on Oct 15, 2015 8:24:00 GMT -6
yeah I saw the peacoat too and almost pulled the trigger but had the exact thought about them running big
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Post by Deleted on Oct 15, 2015 9:05:28 GMT -6
There is an awesome stone island coat on there in L that runs small.
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Post by whiskeyriver on Oct 15, 2015 9:06:34 GMT -6
There is an awesome stone island coat on there in L that runs small. Welp, that disappeared quickly. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 15, 2015 9:46:14 GMT -6
Yeah these sales are a free for all. At least the site is faster than I've seen it before. A couple east harbor surplus shirts I like but there's no sizing info. In general I try and shy away from these "final sale". Kind of a crap shoot.
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Post by whiskeyriver on Oct 15, 2015 11:29:19 GMT -6
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Post by Deleted on Oct 15, 2015 17:24:54 GMT -6
This is still there. Looks nice, just too small for me.  |
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Post by bruns on Oct 16, 2015 1:38:09 GMT -6
I tend to buy most things at a discount; if I hadn't spent so much over the last few months I'd of lost my shit in this sale. Unionmade carries some good brands that I wish I'd see more of (Tender, National Athletic / Homespun, Yuketen); there were some very good deals to be had as well- particularly right at the beginning! whiskeyriver What size did you go for for that Golden Bear jacket? I spent a good 20 minutes or so weighing it up as the details/construction looked so nice but just couldn't warrant buying it this time of year! |
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Post by whiskeyriver on Oct 16, 2015 6:32:58 GMT -6
I tend to buy most things at a discount; if I hadn't spent so much over the last few months I'd of lost my shit in this sale. Unionmade carries some good brands that I wish I'd see more of (Tender, National Athletic / Homespun, Yuketen); there were some very good deals to be had as well- particularly right at the beginning! whiskeyriver What size did you go for for that Golden Bear jacket? I spent a good 20 minutes or so weighing it up as the details/construction looked so nice but just couldn't warrant buying it this time of year! , I went medium. 22.75 chest is perfect for me for a jacket.The 18.5 shoulders are a touch small, but not enough to warrant going up to a 24 chest in the large, which would definitely be too big. Here in North Florida, that's pretty much a 3 season jacket right there except for the very coldest days. I was looking for an indigo canvas jacket that wasn't like a workshirt style or a trench style or a blazer or shop coat style. So there ya go. This hits all the notes for me. |
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