At the beginning of each season recently (spring/summer, autumn/winter) we've been sending out summaries of upcoming products to PS Shop customers. These go to anyone on a waiting list for a product, and anyone that has signed up to marketing emails when buying something.
They have proved very popular, with people asking in advance when the summary is coming, so they can plan their purchases.
The problem is, Lucas on the support team then receives scores of (very polite) questions asking for follow-up information. I am also aware of a few readers that weren’t aware that this email existed, and were interested.
So. From now on this summary will also be here on PS. It means everyone can see it, and it means any questions can be asked and answered in the comments.
Please keep in mind that the release dates are a little vague, and can change. Particularly given how backed-up every factory is at the moment, following the demand wave after Covid.
Also, if I or Lucas are a little vague with details on any product, it’s not because we’re trying to create our own little hype-machine.
It’s just that some things are decided late, or we’re not quite sure how they’re going to turn out until we see a final product. And we don’t want to say anything that’s inaccurate, or leave anyone disappointed.
Finally, perennial products like the PS Oxfords and Friday Polos are not included because they are being restocked regularly. They will certainly be available again sometime in this period.
Please do leave any questions at all in the comments below.
AUGUST
Bridge Coat - This has just been recently restocked on the shop (above)
Linen Harrington - Just recently restocked too
PS Harris Tweed - Restocked last week
New PS Shetland Tweed - Launched last week (top image)
- This is the oatmeal-coloured shetland tweed I made a jacket with previously with B&Tailor, but Holland & Sherry discontinued. I have brought it back as it was one of my favourites - so versatile
SEPTEMBER
Wax Walker - Restock
PS Trench Coat - Coming in olive green (above) once again. And restock in navy
- New navy colour
- Pre-ordered coats to be delivered
- Restock of some brown and grey herringbone coats (using cloth left over from pre-orders)
Watch Caps - Restock, with new black
PS Scarves - Restock, with a new warm grey
OCTOBER
Reversible suede jacket - New version launching
- I've worked with Private White to produce a new, improved version of the reversible suede jacket, taking some elements from the popular linen Harrington
Cashmere Rugby - Restock, and new navy colour (above)
Tapered T-Shirt - Restock of existing colours, and possible new colour, to be confirmed
Dartmoor - Restock and new colour to be confirmed
NOVEMBER
Indulgent Shawl Cardigan - (Above) restock and new black
PS Oxfords - New stripes
Shearling jacket - New version with Cromford Leather
- A cool new development, building on the existing shearling jacket, but a slightly more casual and affordable design. RTW and MTM through Cromford as before
Hi Simon! Regarding the new reversible suede jacket : is the leather going to be water and oil repellent like for example the one used by Frank Clegg for the nubuck tote? Thanks in advance! Marc / Switzerland
Hi Marc,
No, the point of the reversible suede jacket is that if you want to avoid rain you can reverse it.
Hi Simon. Would you recommend it to someone who owns an older version of your Valstarino or will it be too similar? Thank you.
It would be quite similar – I’d only suggest it if you have the old one in navy, for instance
I guess you would not wear a brown suede jacket with brown shoes, would you? What shoes are a good pairing?
Yes I would – I think you need to be aware there’s that risk of them looking similar, but most of the time it’s fine
Dat also tru 4 (brown) suede shoes? Thx
Yes. See bottom image in this post with brown suede shoes
Amazing, thank you. Great relief!
Hi Simon,
Curious about the new Oxford stripes – Would these be just shirts or a new cloth available to buy as well? Always planning ahead here!
Best wishes N
No worries Nigel, that’s the idea!
They’ll be cloth as well, as with the other oxfords.
What colour?
Not confirmed yet Ian, sorry
Really looking forward to ad more of your oxford cloth in different stripes to my wardrobe!
Cheers Elio
Hi Simon. Thanks for this update. Could you provide more information regarding the navy Donegal coat? (weight, darker or lighter shade, pattern…)
Hi Gab,
Sure. All the donegal coats are the same weight now, 760. It is also a similar aesthetic to the other coats: dark navy, herringbone weave, with prominent Donegal flecks using authentic Donegal Yarn
Sad to hear (only now) there will be a navy version as well…
Sorry Ian, I did mention that months ago in comments, but clearly not publicly enough. Hopefully that’s the kind of thing that centralised questions and answers like the ones here will be able to resolve
Hi Simon,
A very exciting update! I was curious about how you decide which new products to work on? Is it based on products you wish existed or products you’ve already seen but you thought you could do better? How do you decide which companies and people to work with to bring the products to market? How much typically changes from your initial vision of the product to the final version?
Thanks,
Jordan
Hey Jordan,
Lots of questions! Perhaps a fuller article is needed to answer that in full.
But in brief, yes they are pretty much always created because there is a product I want but can’t find anywhere. That’s why it doesn’t feel like a regular brand’s collection – it’s pretty patchy! A classic example is something like the oxford cloth, where there really are no other materials like it out there, despite the hundreds of oxford shirts on sale.
Let me know if you’d be interested in a fuller piece and anything else you’d like to see in it.
S
Hello Simon,
I would love a fuller piece regarding all of that.
+1
Hi Simon,
Thanks for your response! I’m always interested to hear more about the design and creation process because I don’t usually get to see much of that side as a consumer.
I’m sure there would be a lot of potential ground you could cover in a full article – perhaps you could summarise the steps from concept to final execution of one of the products you offer? This would give a good narrative structure so we could see how the product (and your understanding) developed through the design process. Perhaps you initially envisioned a garment made of material x, but after discussing with the product designers, you realised it wouldn’t work for your purposes and so you decided on material y instead.
Since you are more familiar than me with the topic (and with writing articles!), I’ll leave it to your fine judgement to decide this would work as a standalone piece. I look forward to any upcoming articles either way!
Thanks,
Jordan
Thank you Jordan, that sounds like a good idea.
Of course there is a fair bit of that in every launch article on each product (always look up the original article – linked to in the shop page – if you want that depth of background) but I can see a more general one using that narrative would be nice
Re the Harris Tweed: How ‘yellow’ is this oatmeal? I can wear grey, beige, greige, oatmeal as long as they are not too yellow (while, e.g., the yellow Oxford does not work at all). Thank you.
I would say it has a yellow tint to it – Holland & Sherry originally called it ‘wheat’, and there is a yellow and a greyer/creamier oatmeal alternating there in the weave. The images on the shop page are pretty accurate
Simon,would you ever consider releasing a pop over shirt with your cloth/collar combination?
I hadn’t thought about it to be honest, Peter, but I can see that might be nice. Another use for these comments! In the white oxford perhaps, or the blue/cream stripe?
Oh, definitely blue/cream. A touch wider across the shoulders, perhaps?
Yes, good call. Don’t want to get stuck in it!
Brilliant. Next up….The PS cagoule.
I bought a lovely vintage one back in the spring actually, need to shoot that. Thanks for the reminder
I have a 50s , military, ventile smock which people keep offering me ridiculous amounts of money for. I’m so worried about it being stolen,I never wear it.
Hey Simon, this is just great, lots of beautiful, timeless pieces coming up over the coming months (as expected).
I’m going to push my luck and ask is there anything further you can disclose about the shearling with Cromford? I’ve had my eyes on the original shearling you did with Cromford since you first designed/developed it. I struggled to justify the price, beautiful as it is and also in the back of my mind hoped for something ever so slightly more casual, if I had just one good shearling to rely on. It sounds like that’s exactly what’s coming.
Can you share anything further at all around possible style, colour? Will it be a suede outer again?
It will be suede on the outer, and dark to mid-brown. I can’t say that much more though I’m afraid. It does sound like it would tick all those boxes for you though
Cheers Simon, going to try and keep some powder dry for this one.
I have the original olive shearling and I’m looking forward to see how the new version looks like. I’m glad you will do it in brown as it will be different to the olive!
I know you can’t give more information but can you at least share if it will be a DB like before or a SB?
is it much of a different design to justify getting another jacket?
and lastly, you mention more affordable design so can I assume it will be cheaper than the original? Which would be great for the wallet…
Yes, it will be cheaper, and SB
Will you be releasing the Oxford in an XXL? I find the XL ever so slightly too small so would need to size up if I were to buy one.
No plans to I’m afraid Darren. I guess one advantage of the oxfords over other products with that problem is that you can buy the cloth and have one made up
Maybe a sight tangent, but seeing the Donegal coat pre-orders will deliver next month, is that the timeline for delivery of the cloth-only orders as well?
Yes it is
Are you selling the donegal coat fabric separately, or am I misunderstanding?
Yes, it was offered as part of the pre-order opportunity back in the spring. We’re not officially offering that any more, but email Lucas on the support line anyway, just in case
Well, they should all be here end of next week hopefully. So pretty soon
Hi, could you please let me know when the donegal cloth will be shipped?
It should be end of next week
Any update on the donegal cloth shipments? My tailor is trying to plan workload. Thanks.
Hey Chancellor – there was actually a discussion over your length yesterday. The rest were sent out last week, but yours wasn’t for some reason. It should be today, but if you don’t get a notification then ask Support and they should be able to keep you in touch
Excited to see the navy donegal.
My brown donegal is a beloved item of clothing. Couldn’t quite see a place for the grey herringbone for me, but the navy… I think I’m going to have to do it.
I’m also really interested in seeing how the navy makes up. How does it compare to the donegal fabric from the anthology coat you designed?
That one from the Anthology was rather heavier and stiffer. This is the same weight and overall feel as the other donegals we’ve done, if you’ve ever seen those?
Predicting (and hoping) the next Dartmoor color is a charcoal or black. Either would be nice. So far my favorite has been the dark olive because it looks great on its own or under a jacket. The navy is a little tough to layer over (unless it’s navy on navy), and the cream is a little tough on its own, but the dark olive is perfect. I think charcoal or black would be similar.
Good point, yes I agree
Hi Simon, are you able to tell us roughly when the PS Oxfords will be restocked?
It should be in a week or so, pretty soon
Thanks Simon
Does this include the Lighter Denim Everyday Shirt (size medium)? Itching for a restock on that one.
No I’m afraid not
I have to say the cashmere rugby, which I never paid much thought to, looks damn good in navy.
It is really a beautiful knit. It’s about the extra ply – it’s so incredibly and soft and cosy. Lockie stopped doing that quality because it’s less commercial, but it’s the kind of thing a PS reader would appreciate
I have to say Simon, it is possibly the most special knit in my (small) collection. Equally at home under a nice leather jacket as it is under a cosy raglan overcoat. I might have to skip the navy this year as I have my eye on that shearling but I’m confident the rugby will make a return again next year.
It will, and that’s lovely to hear
I’m (still) really glad you do this; it definitely helps plan the spending, and gives a nice bit of anticipation – so thank you!
Most looking forward to seeing/buying the navy donegal; Dartmoor; reversible suede jacket.
And hats off to Lucas for keeping up with all the waiting list emails 😉
Simon, I’d like to pounce as soon as the cashmere rugby becomes available, but I’m unsure about what size I’d need. You describe it as “moderately slim” and are wearing a large. I am slim and usually wear a medium in knitwear. For comparison with you, I also have a Colhay’s cardigan shirt and it is a 42, which I think is their large. I’m not sure what size you have in that, but I hope that is a useful comparison.
That is, and I would go for the Large in that case
Hi Simon, can you tell some more things about the black shawl cardigan ? How would you combine it with other clothes ? My wardrobe is mostly from cold colors, would that fit well or should i go to the grey one ? And about the size, i read you wear medium, im 1,76cm and 74kg fit should i take a m or an s ? I mostly wear medium on tops
It would fit well with pretty much everything in a cold-colour wardrobe – probably more than a grey and certainly than a navy.
I like a medium and a small, but I usually wear a small these days. I’d go for that
Hi Simon,
I dithered for too long and missed out on the Cashmere Rugby last Autumn. The consolation is that I think I marginally prefer the new Navy colour ! I will put myself on the waiting list, but first a quick sizing question – I have the Dartmoor in Large, and although it is a little loose, in an elegant way, I think it was the right choice size-wise (I have a roughly 41″ chest and roughly 31″ waist). Would you suggest Large for the Rugby , too ?
Thanks !
Hey Chris,
Probably, yes, it sounds like you’d get a similar result. Always worth comparing the measurements to a similarly thick sweater you own if you can though
the cashmere rugby is brilliant and look forward to wearing it plenty when it gets a bit colder. Two thumbs up for anyone considering
I am so glad there are some new stripes coming to the oxford shirts. The blue stripe is my favourite of the current ones and always wanted more.
At some point I’d love to see you take the next step and build out a full collection. Maybe something like Stoffa – limited range and a tilt to MtM. A big part of the value proposition of the PS shop for me is the curation you do – usually I can rely on you to source pretty much the best thing in a given category. That’s great for a buyer like me with the budget to buy the best but not the interest or time to evaluate the different options.
Thank you Simon. Do you mean a full collection of shirts, or of clothes in general?
With things in general, I’m never really going to offer a full range, because there are so many things that others do perfectly. Perhaps the best way to think about it is that the PS products plus all the ones we cover from others, makes a great curated selection?
I have the V1 PS Trench in Olive and wear it to death. It is the most versatile of pieces and the ventile really gives the best water protection. I’d definitely be up for another but would really like it in PWVC’s ‘Stone’ colour.
Given that PWVC hold that cloth for their Ventile mac, would it be possible to have one made as a special order ?
I don’t think Private White do that now David, but you could certainly ask.
Very excited about the navy donegal coat! I would have pre-ordered if I had known that I could. Fingers crossed for plenty of stock though.
I wore the light grey version a ton last year. It’s such an excellent, versatile piece.
Oh good, that’s lovely to hear
Hi Simon,
Quick question about the sizing of your Tapered T-shirts. You had previously posted here about the Warehouse t-shirts and so my question is this: if XL in Warehouse fits me best, should I go with X or XL in the Tapered T-shirt? In your article on the Warehouse t-shirts you mentioned that you size up. Thank you for any additional advice.
I would say XL in that case – though also, look at the images of me wearing the T-shirt, as I’m pictured in both an M and an L. It does depend how you like them to fit as well
This sounds amazing. But still, is there any chance for a new Selvedge Chambray colour (in the future)? Like biege or sand or similar? Think that could be awesome (and I really love the feel and “airyness” of the selvedge chambray).
We have looked at a few, but I can’t find any I like that much – only an off-white, and that feels a little too similar to the white oxford cloth. Would you agree that colour wouldn’t be the most useful?
Even though an off-white could be nice for summer (since the cloth already is very airy and cool) I was thinking more of a darker tone of biege or sand. (I’ve attached a photo, don’t know how it turns out in the final comment/post)
Interesting, thanks. It’s really hard to find the exact right shade of that colour, eg the Rubato one is perfect on the green end of the spectrum. But I will carry on asking
The example images I’ve attached comes from 100 Hands (if I remember correctly, I saved them some time ago). Maybe that helps you when asking around.
Thank you
And a second photo (seems I can only attach one image per comment?)
Yes, sorry, not sure why
Will you ever sell a non button down Friday Polo again or a short sleeve? Really would like to see a short sleeve version as it is quite hot where I live during the summer.
I won’t say never on a non-button down, but no we’re not going to do a short sleeve version. The short-sleeve shirt we do, and the finest polo, are both better for warm weather in my opinion
Hi Simon. I am soooooo pleased the PS trench coat is coming out in olive green. I have been holding out.
Thank You
Cleve from Chile
PS: used your Linen Harrington in Switzerland this last week and it was perfect for the weather
Hello Simon, is there a waiting list for the PS Trench Coat?
The new one in olive? We have a small one from people that are emailing, yes. Contact the support team and they’ll put you on it
Simon, have you considered designing a proper winer hat/cap that also covers your ears and can be worn with a formal overcoat? I had a look at your article about hats and coats and not a single hat was something I’d wear as a pedestrian in a proper northern winter.
Classic wide brim hats, as lovely as those are, are not something a lot of modern men dare to consider and those also lack insulation to protect ears. Fur hats or ushanka were a popular choice around these parts for ageing gentlemen but now those share same image problem as wide brim hats.
Modern choices would be something like a wool beanie, which rarely has an attractive design to compliment a tailored overcoat or a flat cap with ear flaps. Both of which I make use of but I feel there is room for something more…
I can see the gap in the market there, m, but I’m really not sure what could fill it. The flat cap with ear flaps probably comes closest but it’s not exactly an elegant style. It’s probably not helped by the fact that I find our watch caps are fine, even when it’s very cold (for the UK) with just the tops of the ears covered.
I do wonder sometimes, though, how people coped in, say, a Chicago winter when it was freezing and everyone wore a fedora. I presume their ears didn’t fall off. Just wearing a scarf higher on the neck perhaps?
I’m not sure if this appeals, but I have one and have found it to be quite good, though not something that I would intuitively gravitated towards.
https://www.lockhatters.com/collections/men-baseball-caps-watch-caps/products/zermatt-wool-cap
Perhaps people were tougher back then, men were men as they say, braving the freezing wind for that stylish look. Or maybe they just had a shot of the hard stuff before heading out like my father used to do.
In any case I’ll try to take more advantage of my scarf as you suggest. I’ll also keep an eye out how women use scarves, as they seem to be quite proficient in making it look elegant.
Thanks for suggestion RT. That actually seems like a good option to pair with more casual jackets in foul weather but to my tastes a flat cap works better with a proper formal overcoat.
Hi Simon! I am very interested in the new Navy Donegal Overcoat. Could you please tell me when, approximately, it will arrive in your lovely shop? Thanks in advance! Christer /Sweden
Hi Christer,
Of course. We are expecting it at the end of this month, probably the last week of October.
Just to say that my length of the Shetland tweed has arrived this morning – on my birthday! It’s a lovely birthday gift, the cloth is beautiful. Will be making an appointment with the tailor ASAP!
How lovely to hear Paul, finally! Thanks to everyone for their patience with the delivery times from H&S on that one
Echo these comments Simon! Mine arrived yesterday – absolutely gorgeous cloth, thank you. Can’t wait to see what fabric you’re going to come up with next!
Best wishes
Amazing. So nice to hear
Hi Simon,
Any update on expected shipping date for the pre-order RTW donegal coats, or is that also set for sometime in October like the Navy? Also, love the PS shop and hope you keep doing this for many years to come! For now I only have the finest polo in navy, but have been saving up for some other items. Excited about the pop-up coming to NY, hopefully will be able to make it!
Hey John,
Those are all going out today and tomorrow actually, so you should get a shipping notice pretty soon. Do drop the support team an email if you don’t
Fantastic, thank you!
Hi Simon
Thanks for this page, it’s extremely useful.
Are there any plans to restock the square scarf?
Andrew
No, sorry Andrew
Hi Simon,
I’ve seen that A&S have also restocked a 12-ply cashmere cardigan. I remember that yours was born as the resurrection of a model you found there, albeit slightly changed, that was discontinued. Do you know if this is the one you found in the shop that prompted you to go ahead with the PS one? In any case, I assume the models will vary slightly as you redesigned it a bit. Which brings me to my second question, do you anticipate to restock on the cream version in coming years? Based on the listing in the shop it seems it has not made it this time round.
Best
Hey Stefan,
Yes, there are small differences around the collar and the buttons, but it is substantially the same. No I’m afraid the cream will not be making a comeback
Hi Simon, could I ask if you know when around in October the reversible suede jacket will release?
Many thanks,
Jack
We don’t know yet, sorry Jack
Do you plan to restock the oatmeal Shetland tweed? I know I’m late, and I’m not in a hurry. Next year would be fine too. I’d like to buy 3 meters.
Yes, we will restock it next year
Simon. And what about the square scarves. Am desolate
No plans for those, sorry
Dear Simon, any update about the new PS Oxford shirt?
Being made now, hopefully ready in a few weeks. There were even more delays with the material unfortunately
What new Oxford shirts are coming, if I may ask?
Two new stripes, mentioned on our seasonal product round-up here
Thanks! Think I missed that.
Sir, what color please?
We haven’t confirmed that yet Jeff
Simon, I want to order some of the Oxford cloth to have my shirtmaker make me some shirts. I see that quite a few of them are out of stock, plus there are new stripes coming out. Would you be able to advise on the status of the re-stocks and the new stripes (cloth, not made-up shirts)? If possible I’d like to make a single order, but if the re-stock and new stripes are delayed, I might order what’s available now. Thanks in advance.
Hey JH,
I’d actually suggest emailing Lucas on the support email address – [email protected] – as he keeps track of the stock levels and I’d only ask him myself. That way you have a line established for future updates as well.
Hi Simon. Any word on when you’ll release the new reversible suede jacket? All the best.
It’s looking like January Dan. Sorry for the delay
Hi Simon, is there now an estimated date to release the suede jacket with PW? Thanks.
We are expecting end of this month JH, but we don’t have an exact date yet
Not sure if this is the perfect place for this question but I’ll try it here anyway: I realized that the PS Oxford shirts are cut wider than the selvedge chambray shirts and was wondering why. Is this due to the different makers or the different cloth (e.g. to account for shrinkage)? It seems that, even though the PS chambray shirt in L may fit fine, the Oxford in that size may be too roomy.
Hi Christian,
Yes, it says on the product page that the oxford shirts are cut slightly bigger to account for some shrinkage. Fit should be essentially the same as the chambray after two or three washes.
If you have any other questions about products in the future, feel free to ask on the main site, but there is also a dedicated support account – [email protected] – that you can email
Is there any update on the new Dartmoor’s release date? Has the new color been announced? Many thanks!
No I’m afraid not
Hi Simon, I was wondering if you know approximately when the reversible suede jacket will be released by any chance?
Many thanks,
Jack
Early February, Jack. First couple of weeks
Great! thanks.