High quality clothes that aren't inflated by logo-pricing

[LigPatin]

I'm looking to get a capsule wardrobe together of some classic, simple clothes so I can dress without looking a mess
I want to pay out for some very high-quality items, but I'm not at all bothered by brands/logos/designers so don't want to be paying through the nose because it's Gucci or whatever.

Can I please get some recommendations for top-quality brands without the logo-boosted price?

Floisme I have seen Community Clothing before- they have some really nice things, and quite up my street as it were.

I think that Massimo Dutti is the easiest to just walk in and get a classic quality wardrobe in one shop in an hour because that’s all they do.

I also buy from Arket and Cos but the styling is v modern so may or may not suit. Baukjen is a recent discovery following a recommendation on here. Hobbs does great quality, well-fitting wool coats.

Personally, I like to top up all the premium high street stuff with a bit of designer so there’s a bit of design to it. Otherwise, it can look a bit bland even if it’s all lovely cashmere etc. Max Mara is v classic with a bit of design to it. Joseph, Tod’s, Ferragamo and Escada can also be good options.

I have some lovely things from Comptoir des cotonniers, very classic and they do excellent sales!

Community Clothing is a great company, I like the utilitarian vibe very much also.

Flo is right about Baukjen's manufacturing but the have a good level of transparency on their factories page

British made is interesting, isn’t it? We tend to assume it’s heritage brands with good working conditions, whereas it’s just as likely to be sweat shops with workers paid less than minimum wage. It’s the reason Covid ripped through Leicester.

There's a difference between brands like Barbour and Boohoo, the latter is not a heritage brand, the former is not produced in a sweatshop.

@CremantCharlie

There's a difference between brands like Barbour and Boohoo, the latter is not a heritage brand, the former is not produced in a sweatshop.

True, and the same thing applies in Italy where exclusively Chinese workforces are set up in factories in Italian soil, with very Chinese working practices, but “ Made in Italy” appears on the label.

www.carriercompany.co.uk/

If you like Margret Howell & Toast - Carrier has a similar vibe.

Some Seasalt and Bibico.

I think some brands do specific items really well.

My MaxMara coat is a beautiful and will be worn for many years.
I have a classic Mackintosh trench coat - they’re famous for handmade, British made coats
Sezane do knitwear (and blouses) really well, but if you want to spend a bit more, Genevieve Sweeney (British brand) or And Daughter or Knotty Ones.
For jeans, J Brand is my favourite but I also like Slvrlake and Citizens of Humanity. Heard good things about Huit too.

High Street stores that are a bit more affordable but I’ve still found good quality are Arket, Cos and Stories.

Ohh and Sunspel for tees, jumpers, and other basics.

@CremantCharlie

There's a difference between brands like Barbour and Boohoo, the latter is not a heritage brand, the former is not produced in a sweatshop.

We don’t know, do we? We assume not but we could be wrong.

I really like Thought, but it does size up large. Also Toast, Jigsaw. Etc.

Reiss, amazing

I like the look of Thought clothes, I like their styling and I like their ethical stance. Unfortunately I have stopped shopping there as the quality is often terrible.

Oh And Daughter...! If only I could afford to shop there

@Zinnia

Oh And Daughter...! If only I could afford to shop there

Their sales are good also Yoox sometimes have old stock.

DO they?? Ooh that's dangerous knowledge, thanks...

AuntyFungal thank you for the Carrier Company link - I hadn't come across them before. As you say, a Toast / Margaret Howell vibe but a bit more affordable. I like the look of their ethos too. Have you ordered from them?

Me+Em.

Has anyone mentioned Old Town?

Community Clothing make classic basics in British factories - the range is basic casuals but well made. communityclothing.co.uk

I’m another one for who British made is important and I voted to remain.

It’s nothing to do with Brexit, it’s about manufacturing jobs locally and keeping people in jobs in the U.K. and not outsourcing to other countries!

ME&EM great quality and lovely detail.

Monsoon, East, John Lewis, The White Company, Hobbs and Charity Shops (if you look carefully you can find. Some really good quality clothes, and anything by Princess Kate's shops.

Giveaways of a 'cheap' outfits are things like poor pattern matching (think checks that don't line up at seams, cheap buttons, poor quality fabrics).

Also you can wear the most expensive clothing, but if it doesn't suit your body or the circumstances will look lumpy and cheap. Try to buy some key pieces, classical items and then dress them up or down.