Freewheelers and Co.
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The Hammersmith was released last year in double faced flannel (blue and gold) and chambray (grained grey-black). The gold flannel version sold extremely well and quickly and so they decided to do it again this year. They'll also be doing it in a black flannel version with a nice brown contrast stitching. This years version has yet to hit.
It's a great shirt. The flannel has a very soft hand, like a vintage chamois.
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Chiba, I'm looking at the wool CPO as well. Any thoughts on it?
From what I have seen P&L prices are in line with Rakuten
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Sweet. Thanks for the info, Chiba. I'm really impressed with the Hammersmith chambray. As I mentioned, it's a bit lighter than I expected, which is a good thing. I need some lighter shirts.
The fabric has a great texture, and is very breathable. You can tell that it will develop really well with some wear.
The construction is top notch, and there is a lot of character (read: style) in the details. I also find the cut to be ideal.
This will not be my last purchase from FW. Thanks to all who helped point me in their direction.
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I haven't looked at P&L's prices, but I know that Hickorees is consistently higher than Japanese retailers.
The FW CPO is great. Tried it on last week. Somewhat funny that you mention it as I will also be picking up the gold hammersmith and the CPO. Did you have any specific questions on it?
There's been a big discussion on CPOs over at Denimbro over the last few days, and the FW was the center of attention. The FW has a very different wool than the usual melton etc. It's a very thick and very visually interesting weave. Overall a fantastic shirt. One of the best in their lineup, and surely one of the best CPOs you'll find being produced today. Good luck finding one though, that can be the tough part…..
The chambray hammersmith is really nice. But also a totally different beast from the flannels. You're right. It is a lot lighter than one might expect. And it's the details that really make that shirt.
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^Yes, $325 without VAT
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I have had great experience purchasing FW straight from Japan (I have two Travis shirts inbound) – much less expensive than from Hickorees and far greater selection.
I wore my FW Brodovitch this evening:
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That jacket is sick….awesome fit
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CPO is inbound
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CPO shirt showed up today. The fabric is amazing. I went with a size 17.5 (Pancho and Lefty sold out of 17 right as I was ordering) which from what I've read is a hard to find size. I bought it as an over-shirt and I think it fits fine except for maybe the length. Here it is over a 21. Thoughts?
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Looks a bit big, but you could always just sell it to me
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^I think I may be able to shrink it some. I can't read the tag (in Japanese) on it but I'm pretty sure I can wash it. I can't remember if these are one wash or not. Love the shirt though. I know some don't like the shape of the pocket flaps but that was one of the reasons I like the shirt.
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If it's wool probably best to not wash, no?
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Agreed on the pocket flaps @veloaudio , to me that's what a CPO should look like.
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I've unsuccessfully tried some translate apps so if anyone can help translate this tag I would really appreciate it.
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Maybe Ishmael can help… And it's a shame that like most free wheelers stuff it looks long (probably even if you went a size down) since it looks pretty perfect for a cpo!
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^He did on Denimbro. He said I won't get any shrinkage. Crushed. I love this shirt. @mclaincausey if you can find me a 17 I will sell you this 17.5
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@veloaudio you speak Japanese?
http://www.thewildone.jp/item/1920-USNAVY_CPO_Shirts_Navy-WOOL/###
