Groan. Doesn’t M&S ever learn?

Why is that Spidergran3?

Better than seeing it disappear.
This may be the shot in the arm M&S need!

Why did Jaeger fail in the first place?

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Why is that Spidergran3?

They are SO old fashioned and as Desdomona said - why did they fail in the first place...

I love Jaeger clothes. Beautiful quality and sleek classic styles. I was very pleased to learn M&S had bought them.

Well I can’t afford jaeger but I’d say they were classic/smart rather than old fashioned?

I think Jaeger was bought by the chap who owns Edinburgh Wool Mills and Peacocks? Perhaps he’s selling off parts? I’ve Jaeger blazers I’ve had 20 years!

Being a Yorkshire cheapskate I have never shopped at Jaegar (how much?! ) but if M&S have bought the label it will be interesting to see what they actually do.

Jane10

I love Jaeger clothes. Beautiful quality and sleek classic styles. I was very pleased to learn M&S had bought them.

Me too Jane10

Me too lemongrove no one in my circle wears Jeager but they do look pretty boring and too classic for me anyway

I am early 60’s and Jaegar is classic I have several pieces which mix and match with trendy items. Looking forward to seeing what M & S produces.

When I was working I had 2 jaeger suits, both bought in the sale. They failed, initially because the market for the kind of really smart work clothes they made faded and they were expensive.

They were bought up, or rather the name and brand was purchased, by a private equity firm about 10 years ago, who in turn sold it to Edinburgh Woollen Mills, who owned a stable of brands. They went bust about 6 months ago.

M&S will have just bought the brand name. It will be interesting to see what they make of it.

I had a fabulous Jaeger coat in the 1960s. A friend whose opinion I respected showed me a photo of it in a magazine and said it would suit me. I went straight out and bought it. Yes, expensive, but absolutely worth every penny. ,

I can’t say I’ve noticed Jaeger for years. I didn’t really know they still existed.

I have a pure wool Jaeger cardigan, I have had it years and it washes and washes, no bobbling and still looks like new.

Before lockdown I spotted a beautiful Jaegar coat in Bonmarche for only £50. I was sorely tempted, but DH would have had a fit, I could open a coat shop!

My 'good coat' is 3 years old. It's a Jaeger charcoal wool/cashmere single breasted with pockets and a back vent. It's my funeral coat. It dresses up jeans and trainers. I love it. It was in TKMAX at £39.
Best buy ever. I hope M & S keep the Jaeger styling with class and elegance.

I bought a Jaeger coat and smart black trousers in their closing down sale a few years ago. Even at 50% off, they were still quite expensive, but they've worn very well and haven't dated.

My 30 year old daughter bought a beautiful navy cashmere Jaeger coat last winter, classic but definitely not old fashioned. I hope M&S keep the quality, and improve their range accordingly, I haven’t bought anything from M&S for ages as the quality now is dreadful, and there are far too many floral man made fibre items for my taste - my 92 year old mum would say they were too old for her!

Thanks Spidergran3 let’s see what happens ?

As someone upthread has said, MnS will have just bought the name. What they do with it will be up to them. I can't say I have much faith in them to produce anything good!

I have a full length navy blue cashmere and wool mix coat and also a mac in a similar shape both of which were bought many years ago. They are stylish and classic and swirl when I walk and I love them.

My best Jaeger buy was a two layered zip up jacket with a hood. The bottom layer is wool and the top was rain coat material. The two could be worn together or separately so was very versatile. Sadly I lost the top layer at Stansted airport and the lining of the of the other layer is torn. I now wear it for gardening. It was expensive but good value for money.

They have an interesting history - bought and sold many times. Very popular in the 60's. Jean Muir worked for them for 6 years from 1956.

I agree with Casdon about M & S far too many man made fibre clothes.

It's a great pity that they've gone

Well let's hope that M and S start to produce some smart clothes in decent materials.

Some hopes, Curlywhirly!

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It isn't boding well for their new brand if the new season's offerings are anything to go by. They seem to be embracing the 3 Fs. Frills. Floral. Flounces.