Gransnet forums

News & politics

Peter Hahn ceased trading in the U.K.

(53 Posts)
Whitewavemark2 Fri 09-Feb-24 16:01:45

Situated in Stuttgart - Brexit defeated them.

Which is very peevish as it is a site I use.

GrannyGravy13 Fri 09-Feb-24 16:07:13

In the message on Peter Hahn’s website it does not mention Brexit…

25Avalon Fri 09-Feb-24 16:08:51

It doesn’t say because of Brexit.

Germanshepherdsmum Fri 09-Feb-24 16:12:10

I have used them too. Perhaps they have been rendered insolvent by the vast number of catalogues they sent out, at least one a week but fewer of late. Disappointing as their clothes were usually very good quality (and some extremely expensive).

BlueBelle Fri 09-Feb-24 16:14:11

Never ever heard of Peter Hahn or the shop

Germanshepherdsmum Fri 09-Feb-24 16:16:56

It was mail order only in the UK.

Whitewavemark2 Fri 09-Feb-24 16:32:12

Germanshepherdsmum

It was mail order only in the UK.

I always ordered on line - I never used their magazines.

Germanshepherdsmum Fri 09-Feb-24 16:38:18

I ordered online too, after finding something I liked in the catalogue. I particularly liked their jeans - hey ho, I rarely buy clothes anyway but will throw away those few torn out pages I had been pondering on … a few £££ saved!

Whitewavemark2 Fri 09-Feb-24 17:07:18

I liked Basler and a couple of other German companies - I shall see if I can get them another way.

Germanshepherdsmum Fri 09-Feb-24 17:08:58

Yes, me too. I have always liked German clothes. My husband used to buy German suits years ago, very well made.

Oldbat1 Fri 09-Feb-24 17:15:58

Never heard of this person or company.

Joseann Fri 09-Feb-24 17:20:03

I've bought from them. Very good labels. They operate from down here in Devon.
I think they were maybe too pricey for the UK market.

Whitewavemark2 Fri 09-Feb-24 17:32:44

I’m not sure about being too pricy - the quality meant that I’ve had a number of clothes for donkeys years. I always buy classic clothes and keep them for ever, so the price spread over the years I have them is very small.

Joseann Fri 09-Feb-24 17:34:36

Fenwicks in New Bond Street has some of the labels like Basler and others.
But I've a horrible feeling that shop is closing too? Need to check.

Joseann Fri 09-Feb-24 17:36:34

Whitewavemark2

I’m not sure about being too pricy - the quality meant that I’ve had a number of clothes for donkeys years. I always buy classic clothes and keep them for ever, so the price spread over the years I have them is very small.

I agree about the quality.
(I was just mindful of the criticism I and others have experienced on here if you say you spend a lot on your clothes!)

Whitewavemark2 Fri 09-Feb-24 17:45:50

Joseann

Fenwicks in New Bond Street has some of the labels like Basler and others.
But I've a horrible feeling that shop is closing too? Need to check.

Yes Fenwicks is gone - there will be nothing left!

Joseann Fri 09-Feb-24 17:56:33

Noooo! 😥

NotSpaghetti Fri 09-Feb-24 17:57:54

I used them too.
Lovely items and great returns if they weren't quite right.

NotSpaghetti Fri 09-Feb-24 17:58:16

I'm another who didn't have a catalogue.

Germanshepherdsmum Fri 09-Feb-24 18:04:50

Yes wwm, the quality was always good and I have clothes that I bought from them years ago, still going strong. Always worth paying more for quality. Cost per wear is so much better than buying fast fashion. My best black coat (not from PH) was very expensive upwards of 20 years ago but is still in great condition and is still being sold - but for a great deal more.

Fenwicks still sell online, or did last Christmas - I bought a few presents from them.

Esmay Fri 09-Feb-24 19:28:24

I love Peter Hahn , but then I'm an old fashioned girl , who
sometimes wears twinsets with pearls .
I bought my last twinset from the US and it was expensive .

BlueBelle Fri 09-Feb-24 20:18:49

Maybe that’s why I ve never heard of them I don’t buy classics and don’t have the money for expensive clothes but never heard anyone mention the name

Mamardoit Fri 09-Feb-24 20:51:42

I've never heard of them either. I didn't realise Fenwicks was still in business either. Our local Fenwicks closed before lock down. I do miss it.

25Avalon Fri 09-Feb-24 21:11:00

Have you tried Country Collection and House of Bruar?

Georgesgran Sat 10-Feb-24 03:15:02

The original Fenwicks is still going strong on Northumberland Street in Newcastle.