Albam Clothing Fisherman’s Cagoule Jackets

The Search continues...

Now that the weather is on the turn my search for a coat continues, with my mind made upon the rare and fine thing that is Albam's Clothing's, Fisherman jacket.

Initially released in 2007, the cagoule is constructed from silicone-proofed cotton, has a detachable hood, a rather cool rear pocket and distinctive large buttons. It came in a range of colours, including Yellow, Orange, Navy, Teal and Beige, and a Navy/White check version? The rarity is due to Albam's limited production runs, so 'when it's gone, it's gone' - this also leads to the fact that these jackets now sell for more used that they did when new! I think they were £140.00 new...

An indication of the jackets 'legendary status' is that they have been much copied over the last couple of years, namely by Top Man and French Connection, however you can't beat the real thing. Now, Albam do re-issue from time to time, however in their most recent one the jacket sold out in hours!

Having spent the last eight weeks working alongside copywriter Jim Pyett who just so happens to own the 'one to have' original Apple Green version, I was convinced and therefore my search steps up a pace. Jim acquired his on ebay (bargain/lucky £60), which happens to be the best place to find one of these. I happened to be watching a Burnt Orange version pre-Christmas that sold for £160.00 - I want one but possibly not that much!

The jacket was also featured in issue 4 of online style magazine, Umbrella. Which happens to be well worth checking out.
http://www.umbrellamagazine.co.uk/

Ebay watch:
Jan 2012   Red (sz2) below £155
Jan 2012   Beige (sz2)  £112
Jan 2012   Green (sz3)  £134
Jan 2012   Orange (sz2) £124