Where to find quality made clothes

[NinetySixer]

I think this has been done to death.

I’m wanting to build up a wardrobe of quality clothes that will last.

I’m fed up on spending on clothes that look misshapen and tatty after a couple of wears.

I particularly need workwear. I’ve looked at places like Hobbs but as I work in the Tech industry their clothes seem a bit too corporate.

So, where do you get your up-to-trend well made clothes.

Cos is good for the price.
Toast, if you like the style.
Oska £££ but great quality.
M&S men's knitwear.

Toast

Karen Millen, Ted Baker, Hobbs, LK Bennett, Jigsaw, Whistles, Me and EM, Jaegar, Tommy Hilfiger, Hugo Boss, etc.

Joseph, Me & Em, Toast, Margaret Howell, Cos, Massimo Dutti, Johnstons of Elgin.

I gave up on Me&Em because everything was sweaty pont!

I forgot Community Clothing.

I've had some really lovely cashmere from Me & Em. Also some lovely cotton/wool blends, but I agree you have to be picky Bike. I also feel their dresses can be a bit over-done, but their tailoring/work-wear is often excellent I think.

Old Town

Most of the clothing brands on Regents Street (Sandro, Maje, JBrand, Mulberry) as opposed to the brands on Oxford Street is where I would start.

Most of my favourites have already been mentioned: Margaret Howell, Joseph, Toast, Cos. Also John Smedley and Celtic and Co for knitwear. I've not bought Me and Em for several years but the quality then was great. I buy Cos new and sometimes save for Toast and Celtic and Co. The rest I pick up second hand.

People Tree - a lot of it isn't my style but the quality's always been good e.g. their organic cotton Ts. Wish they did them in more colours.

Had lots of recs for Arkett although I still haven't tried it myself.

Also the back of my cupboard - I don't subscribe to getting rid of clothes you haven't worn for a year. If they're still in good nick, I retire them until I'm ready to wear them again. I get them altered if they've dated a bit.

If you know a good tailor, I think all menswear is generally better quality.

Surprised some of you rate TO.AST, I know it’s part of its aesthetic to look well worn, but I was disappointed with their clothes quality wise.

Mid range & high street places are very hit and miss. Sometimes even cheaper places like Zara have better things than more expensive ones. I personally rate places like J.Crew and A.P.C for things like cotton shirts and knitwear. Had many items for years.

Anyone tried Sézane? Any good?

Just received an order from Arket; amazing quality but sizing is for statuesque Scandinavians so going from a M to a XS!

That’s interesting @smithfamilyRobinson, I keep looking at Arket (and I am quite statuesque!).

Good eco credentials too. I have kept the ridiculous yellow butter soft loafers which I can never wear outside.
I really liked one dress in navy and beige cotton shirt.

I find menswear usually is better quality even at the cheaper end of shops, so have a lot of technically men's sweaters and t-shirts.
Online shopping can be pretty good too. For basics Everlane and Grana but it will have a customs charge. Have some silk tops from them that have lasted 5 years of regular use.
Etsy. For example, there are many Lithuanian shops with gorgeous linen dresses.
We Are Thought - similar to People Tree but cheaper. Most styles they have I wouldn't call "trendy" but have found some real gems there.

Madewell and Lucy & Yak

Wardrobe NYC sells small capsule wardrobes of really good quality, well-tailored basics. It's direct-to-consumer so they don't apply a retail margin, and it's not all workwear, either.

Placemarking... this is a great thread.

Cos, Toast, Jigsaw, Arket are my favourites. They tend to work mostly with cotton, wooI, cashmere, linen etc. I also like The White Company, Boden, Whistles, Sezane and &Other Stories but am very selective about what to go for with these brands. I tend to stick to natural fabrics as I hate the sweaty feeling of polyester etc which can dominate some of their styles.

Oh yes, also a fan of Everlane too.

I wouldn't say Jigsaw is well made. I bought a dress from there recently and two weeks later I discovered in a meeting that the entire hem had come unstitched!

Yes I’m a size 14 and that’s a medium in Arket a medium! I’ve never been in a medium in my life

Really useful info about Arket sizing, I like the look of some of their stuff although there seems to be quite a lot of polyester.

My work wardrobe includes Cos, Toast, Whistles, Jigsaw, a couple of bits from John Lewis own brands, some Uniqlo, some Gap (mostly from years ago but found a great pair of trousers recently). Uniqlo is good for basics and inexpensive.

Agree about menswear, if you go to M&S, H&M where there's plenty to compare, the fabric is often better and less flimsy generally.
T-shirts, cardigans, jumpers, socks are what I get there.