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Looks more like Bulgaria than Italy...

It's Wales, apparently.

I quite like the jerseys.

It's Wales, apparently.

I really quite like those. Seem pretty good value for money too considering the materials.

has howies been sold? there are barely any products left and everything is either blue or gray.

Again you mean.

AFAIK they ceased being howies about 4-5 years ago when the original founders/owners sold out to timberland or some such? Then timberland sold into to some larger group and howies got a bit more control back, but chances are its all changed again.
Sucks, as I love working in product design/apparel/outdoor companies, but 99% of the time you can't do your best/ whats best for the brand/customers because you are stuck in meetings about group politics :(

They bought the company back from Timberland in 2012 and now operate independently from Cardigan.

They're probably just between stock/ranges at the moment. Got an email about some new jeans or something last night so expect there will be a spring/summer range coming in shortly.

Did they buy back a controlling share or are they genuinely back to being independent?

The Howies cycling jerseys look nice but very black // hot for summer.

Totes alone now brah.

I still buy denim from them. In fact they introduced me to "slubby" selevedge back end of last year.

I was a big fan of the merino t-shirts but they are gone and no merino boxers either.

Their Warm 49ers are a welcome item when watching noneague football all winter.

cycling stuff back in stock, looks nice and not too pricey.
although the womens range: 5 things, mens range: 12 things can >>>>>>>>>

Hey friends, sample sale:

On Thursday 13th November we’ll be heading down the M4 to London for a one day only sample sale.

There will be sample jackets, knitwear, jeans, trousers, bike kit and Merino. As well as some rare bits of Ventile, Epic, one-offs and stuff that never even got made. It will all be priced to sell too (if you know what we mean).

Hope to see you there.
Tell all your friends!

Thursday 13th November

Exposure
22-23 Little Portland Street
London
W1W 8BU

Opening times: 9am to 7pm.

Nearest Tube: Oxford Circus or Tottenham Court Road.

Bump.

Anyone going?

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Youuuu are a fucking champ! Had no idea this was on. Going for sure.

Yay!

Nice reminder Alex. Might miss some more bargainous stuff, as will be there after lunch. But it's always worth a look!

Ay, it's normally a goodun, sample sale wise.

Would you like me to look out for or buy anything for you @c00ps?

I'm aiming to go mid-morning...

Just been; nothing great cycling-wise. But lots of stuff and normal sizes (M, 32" etc). Quite a lot of merino base layers. I think they are £25 each.

Sorry MM, I missed replying to your very kind offer due to a toddler waking up crying (poor girl has a rotten cold). By the sounds of amey's reports though, I will probably be in for some merino later on. Cheers!

no worries! did you do good?

Baselayers seem decent value, as amey said. But I had to leg it for the train. So nothing more exciting than that. Thanks again for the tip-off!