We hear you. If you are interested in some more insight, there are a couple of things to keep in mind...
This Ignant is significantly higher quality than any we have produced in the past. More rugged fabric (the Burgundy one is made of 1000d Cordura for example) and nicer construction. We've never made one at this level before.
The Varsity Jackets should be north of $500. Comparable jackets are. They are both made of calfskin leather, and in the case of the waxed cotton version, it is waxed and diamond plate stitched by hand. Plain would be your opinion...we consider them clean, and very reasonable for the quality and style. But if it is not something you are feeling we understand. We really like it and that is why we made it. They are pieces you can wear to a number of occasions and it goes with a wide range of combinations. Our manufacturer said they the finest garments we have produced in 6 years of working with them. For me personally, and I wear the waxed cotton version, I couldn't agree more. The jacket looks and fits incredible.
Keep in mind that just because we are offering 2 pieces that are higher end, it does not mean we are forgetting about our core audience or our core beliefs. It just means that we are offering a few more products outside of our traditional range. It is part of a brand that is growing and expanding our offering. We aren't going anywhere.
Regardless you are absolutely entitled to your own opinion, and while we will never pander to some demographic or base our designs on what we think people want, we know who we are and we will never forget that. We have always made what we liked and we are thankful that so many others continue to back those decisions. Not every piece we produce is going to appeal to everyone and that is something we are comfortable with. I hope in our spring collection there are pieces you like and that you believe are priced more fairly.
Thx for your input.
-Pete
This Ignant is significantly higher quality than any we have produced in the past. More rugged fabric (the Burgundy one is made of 1000d Cordura for example) and nicer construction. We've never made one at this level before.
The Varsity Jackets should be north of $500. Comparable jackets are. They are both made of calfskin leather, and in the case of the waxed cotton version, it is waxed and diamond plate stitched by hand. Plain would be your opinion...we consider them clean, and very reasonable for the quality and style. But if it is not something you are feeling we understand. We really like it and that is why we made it. They are pieces you can wear to a number of occasions and it goes with a wide range of combinations. Our manufacturer said they the finest garments we have produced in 6 years of working with them. For me personally, and I wear the waxed cotton version, I couldn't agree more. The jacket looks and fits incredible.
Keep in mind that just because we are offering 2 pieces that are higher end, it does not mean we are forgetting about our core audience or our core beliefs. It just means that we are offering a few more products outside of our traditional range. It is part of a brand that is growing and expanding our offering. We aren't going anywhere.
Regardless you are absolutely entitled to your own opinion, and while we will never pander to some demographic or base our designs on what we think people want, we know who we are and we will never forget that. We have always made what we liked and we are thankful that so many others continue to back those decisions. Not every piece we produce is going to appeal to everyone and that is something we are comfortable with. I hope in our spring collection there are pieces you like and that you believe are priced more fairly.
Thx for your input.
-Pete
