Let's talk...joules

[fairisleknit]

...going into administration...

And bloody dogs on everything! I like dogs, but don't want them all over my clothes!

Yes!!

I literally bought my first ever purchase from them this week via their Amazon store.

Welly Boot things for my mom for Christmas.

I was actually impressed with the packaging and stuff, but also very aware they weren't worth the £40 price tag on the label. (I paid far less)

If Joules items didn't shrink in the wash it would have done a lot better IMO

I think part of their problem was they are part of the horsey set but their wellies are awful and not fit for purpose. I've bought a load of Joules stuff over the years and it's still going strong but I also agree it went very high st and the quality nose dived, such a shame!

I agree and it all quite similar from one year to the next. Always quite dull colours too.

I have a few joules Breton tops - all bought on Vinted because there's no way I can justify the retail price. Even in the sale, their clothes are pricey.

It's a shame, but I'm not surprised.

Devastating for staff. I doubt whether Joules actively wanted to run down their quality. I imagine they were just trying to survive on a high street that seems locked into a helter skelter to the bottom. I don't think they'll be the only ones to fall off.

Did someone use the dreaded f-word?

I bought a baby present in there recently, then bought a wallet too. I was surprised to see that they had some nice handbags. I wouldn't usually go in there. Like others, not keen on the animal prints. I think they must have a huge physical shop footprint, whose costs might be drowning them.

@ImPickleRickSpartacus Frumpy or Fatface? 😁

Yea I'm thinking fat face might be next

Drapers say Fatface is inevitable. On their website there is not much new children's stuff in ...looks like they could be winding down...bit like the joules website of late...

I bought 2 Canterbury coats recently - never before bought anything from them both £109 but got them for £62 and are padded coats ideal for dog walks, shopping, gym - quite smart really but could not see myself buying anything else from them. A similar coat in Sainburys was £50 so definitely think the Joules were better value at £62 (but not at £109!)

I feel so bad for the staff of Joules.

I love Joules' Rosamund popover style blouse top. I always look out for it on eBay as I just couldn't afford it full price.

I love the baby clothes in Joules. Like a PP I remember when you could only get their stuff at country shows, and I feel like their range just got a bit too big in the end.

FatFace also started off similarly - mail order only, a small range of unisex sweatshirts and polos that were really good quality, and a bit different to what else was out there. I first came across them when my cousin was at Harper Adams agricultural college and her uni stash was from FF - that would have been about 1999 ish.

Im sad about joules, i lovd their bags and kids clothes.

Agree about Fat Face. I bought a fat face cotton dress that was originally over £55 for £25 in their outlet. It had no bust darts. On a cotton dress. So that's going to look like a sack on anyone. However I bought a boys top bundle of their tops from Vinted 8 for under £13 delivered. So not tempted to buy the for over £15 each in store. I think most places are going to struggle soon. I only but what we absolutely need now.

I bloody hope not, they have the only joggers DS will wear at the moment 😫

@PilatesPeach can I ask where you got the coats so cheaply, I just took a look on the site and they are still £109 looks a nice coat.

Aww I’m sad about joules going into administration, I know they are not the most fashionable. But I feel like they are the only brand left that actually sell high quality stuff… Going to sound random but I love their socks, they are so soft and comfortable lol … Just ordered some more while I still can 😂

I also quite like their wellies🙁

This. The trouble is that quality clothes aren't cheap to make, and most people don't want to pay the price for quality anymore.

Joules had been going at it with the emails and discounts recently so it looked be very much on the cards.

However FatFace have nothing as far as I can see? So maybe things aren't so bad for them?
(Or at least until I go and buy DH and DS some pj bottoms at £££ and then they will discount them!)

Have you been into a fat face store recently? Last time I went it was just racks of sale items

It’s sad to see our high streets dissolving but inevitable now. I like Joules very much. Nice warm coats, brilliant ankle wellies. Pretty scarves and jumpers. Tidy but sensible for country life.