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Groan. Doesn’t M&S ever learn?

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Buffybee Mon 11-Jan-21 20:42:57

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

Grandma70s Mon 11-Jan-21 20:23:24

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.

M0nica Mon 11-Jan-21 20:20:55

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.

GrannyGravy13 Mon 11-Jan-21 20:17:42

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.

BlueBelle Mon 11-Jan-21 20:17:23

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

MawBe Mon 11-Jan-21 20:14:36

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

lemongrove Mon 11-Jan-21 20:11:11

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.

Georgesgran Mon 11-Jan-21 20:09:16

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!

Lucca Mon 11-Jan-21 20:08:28

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

Jane10 Mon 11-Jan-21 20:07:25

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

Spidergran3 Mon 11-Jan-21 19:59:23

Blossoming

Why is that Spidergran3?

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

Desdemona Mon 11-Jan-21 19:53:32

Why did Jaeger fail in the first place?

MawBe Mon 11-Jan-21 19:48:06

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

Blossoming Mon 11-Jan-21 19:46:47

Why is that Spidergran3?

Spidergran3 Mon 11-Jan-21 19:44:34

Just read that M&S have bought the Jaeger label. I despair. Is it just me?