Burberry Scarf: Is It Worth It? - Luxury Check Cashmere Scarf Review
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Today, you can find this check plastered all over sneakers, handbags, scarves, and even overcoats. In fact, you can even find shirts, wallets, and shorts in a Nova Check plaid. While the Burberry check used to be a hidden detail on the inside that wasn't visible to the wearer, it's now on the outside and it's screams to everyone "look at me, I can afford this. That being said, the" classic Burberry scarf with a Nova Check is one of those items that could still be worth having in your wardrobe because it's such an iconic design and a quality item that is so small that it's not like plastered all over your outfit.
As we always do, we wanted to buy the most iconic and traditional version of the scarf, that meant a classic pattern in their archive beige colorway. Turns out, what Burberry calls the classic check is, in fact, an oversized check that is very popular and comes in 33 different colorways including the archive beige. What we want, though, is something more appropriate for gentlemen, it is called the classic vintage check. Unfortunately, that one only comes in nine colorways, not including the archive beige so we picked a scarf that was as close to that color as possible which is called Antique Yellow.
So what does good quality cashmere look like? Actually, you can learn all about it in our cashmere explained guide video here. In a nutshell, a quality woven cashmere scarf should not be stretchy and once you pull in another direction, it should spring back into its shape. Also, higher-quality cashmeres usually come in a tighter weave. That being said, if we're testing the Burberry scarf for those two things, it passes with honors. It's a very densely woven cashmere, it springs back into its original shape.
So with that being said, is it worth it buying a Burberry cashmere scarf? First of all, I think scarves are fantastic products for cashmere because that's where you need the warmth, that's where you enjoy the softness and unlike a cashmere sweater, you don't really have to worry about friction and pilling because you just don't get that when you wear it around your neck. Now, for$470, you get a high-quality cashmere product made in Scotland at a high level with lots of hand labor involved. It will likely last for years to come and if you consider the cost per wear, it's not that big of a deal. If, for some reason, you don't like it anymore, chances are you can resell your Burberry cashmere scarf for a much higher value than regular cashmere scarves in the market. That being said, there are lots of fakes out there and people might think you're selling them a fake unless you have the original purchase receipt and all the tags still on there but when you wear it, I don't like having these big tags on my scarf. So if you want to take them off, maybe take a video of them, in case you ever want to sell the scarf. Even though the quality of the cashmere is extremely high, I really dislike the dimensions; 160 centimeters or just 66.1 inches are simply too short in my book.
Personally, I think a classic herringbone pattern is better suited for a classic man's wardrobe than this Burberry check because it's almost like a brand name like a big H from Hermes or a Gucci belt tjat just screams look at me I can afford this expensive product. However, if you're watching this video, chances are you like the pattern of a Burberry scarf and if that's the case, I think the scarf can be worth it. You're getting, after all, a high quality product and it's not more of a ripoff in vinyl like, for example, that Louis Vuitton. - Навчання та стиль
Raphael is the type of guy who can find the manufacture of a scarf based on a chimney in a video shoot.
Desgoaty Duang That’s why we subscribe 😉
It makes sense now because wearing that Burberry pattern scarf makes you look like a librarian who is secretly British Intelligence agent.
As a former employee Burberry’s production is heavily documented and they really do care about heritage... that classic “beige” color is generally called HONEY
Classic "European" sensibility.
LOL!
Raphael using 1% of the power of 4chan
When after 19 years of living in your Scottish Town, you learn that's where burberry scarfs are made from an American UA-cam video. Greetings from Ayr, loving your content.
Honestly, I think if someone buys it in another color, nobody would think twice about if it was Burberry or a regular scarf
But, I think if you own a Burberry trench, the scarf just looks really classic with it & I will never dislike that combo. The colors perfectly match a camel coat for a reason
In the other colourways the proportions of the check pattern are the same, it's still very recognisable to people who like heritage or luxury clothing. I guess for the wider public they only would notice the classic colourways but they'd probably associate it with chavs
Tom ford next.
We have added it to our to do list...
Gentleman's Gazette Thank you.
Gentleman's Gazette Fantastic, I would also love to see a video on their fragrances!
P.S. Vielen Dank für all die guten und informativen Videos!
OMG, i cant wait for Tom Ford video
They’ll pan Tom Ford, I can tell you now.
Thee Salt of the Earth! MJF you are better than all of us and we know it 💯🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
I thought your comparison was very honest. I'm sure it's hard to stay objective when you're trying to promote your products. Good on you for taking the high road. Hopefully, someday I can afford your wares. I'm just not to that tax bracket yet. Your products are really beautiful, and thank you for teaching me how to dress well.
I have to say Raphael, your videos are extremely well researched; it is obvious a great deal of time and effort go into your productions. I have learned a great deal from you over the last two years about Men's Fashion, History of Clothie ie. Seersucker, and how to properly wear a Cumberbun. I discovered your online presence one Saturday morning while searching out how to properly wear a Polo shirt. This lead to my viewing most all of your videos, which opened up for me, a whole world in updating my wardrobe and properly dressing. I very much appreciate all I have learned from you and I know, you are definitely leaving your mark upon this world. For this I am most grateful.
I found an authentic vintage Burberry scarf at a thrift store in Minneapolis for $4
I was just going to say this. Check the thrift stores gentlemen, these types of vintage cashmere scarves are stacked there for under $10
I found two for a 1$ piece
As if
Pa Tek oof 😅
I have got an burberry Trenchcoat at the trift it is authentic and i only pay 25 $ which is really amazing
Incredibly informative. Thank you for this information. I’ve had my vintage Burberry “muffler” scarf from 1999. And I still wear it every season. Have never needed to change it, as it is still with me, never an issue. However it does smell it’s age. Even after dry cleaning. Mostly just stagnant, or dusty. It is still the best piece of clothing I have ever purchased. Would like to get the large Burberry Check scarf. Charcoal grey with red pop for contrast
Very impressive display of industry knowledge! This will be known as the chimney video. There is just noone on the internet who does anything near SRS. A big thank you to the master. I bow to thee.
I very much appreciate this channel and the wealth of information you provide. Good, reliable info.
And EXCELLENT review to kickoff January thank you💯👍🏾
I remember this scarf from that old scarf video on the channel. Still was great to watch. I woul like to see Is it worth it Hermes and LV belts.
8 years ago I bought the last and only luxury scarf I have left: a natural gray/forest italian cashmere from the venerable Brunello Cucinelli. It’s still awesome to this very day. I picked it up from a Cucinelli Outlet store for $180, a bargain IMHO
I looked into that Johnstons of Elgin company, and it's not often that im truly impressed by solid jewel colors but their basic cashmere scarf options at $215 are actually incredible to the point where im having trouble deciding what to go for.
Great comparison & history vid Raphael 👍
We were having a talk at work today about the difference between good products and products that are host expensive and bought as a status symbol. I recommended my coworkers check out this channel to see the difference between the two.
I got a Johnston’s of Elgin cashmere tartan scarf from TK Maxx for £25 a few years back...lovely stuff
lucky!
Excellent scarfs ,Begg&Co also makes beautiful scarfs ,i own many of them ,it's definitely worth it,keeps u warm and will last for years to come
Begg&Co named the best manufacturer of scarves in the world from Simon Crompton. Mr Crompton included them in his book 'The Finest Mesnwear in the World'.
Burberry went down the tubes.
Their new styles are great for circus clowns. What a shame, they used to make good stuff.
I feel that Burberry went the gawdy hypebeast route.
Yeah, the whole "edgy" feel is getting old.
Their Prorsum line has always been for clowns since the middle ages
They still carry the classics though. If they don’t do the “fashion” stuff, the brand wouldn’t have survived in today’s market.
they still have a lot of classic designs but as times change so dose fashion and demand. if Burberry didn't modernize they would no longer exist
Thank you a lot . You really changed the way i look and the way i think . I always knew that this is the style i am attracted two . But never knew about the way how to apply . Can you make a video to help us what we should wear on our graduation ?
I wove a ‘mink yarn’ scarf for my husband. I like handwoven and so does he. Snobbery par excellance. Lol Just having fun. Still, I am a fiber artist so have to promote my craft.
I've enjoyed your video interviews in the past. I think it would be cool to see that on the channel again, with the addition of your cohorts, Kyle and Preston. It'd be like one of those radio shows, with different folks chiming in, creating conversation regarding the major themes spoken about amongst the practitioners of modern gentlemenship. Nah, but all your videos are dope.
That was some great sleuthing finding out where the scarf was made! A very interesting video.
I agree with the problem of the length of the Burberry scarf! Very few scarves are that short and limiting. It's almost as if they are cheaping out on the length just because their brand name is iconic and people will pay the big price for the name. No matter how useless the scarf will become.
Very helpful video. Thank you
Thank you for this video it was very informative
Great video. I might buy a Fort Belvedere Cashmere scarf for myself. Keep it up with the quality+value etc.
It slowly transforms into a Fort Belvedere marketing video.
Sasmit Mhatre let the man make a living, would you? 🤣
The good old Gentleman's Gazette bait and switch.
Give me a traditional or modern Irish tartan instead.
Thanks for the inspiration in all your videos as always! As someone entering his 30's soon been trying to upgrade my wardrobe slowly to more elegant and sophisticated clothing while trying to move on from certain garments I wore in college. Living in AZ are there any functional or appropriate sport jackets you'd recommend? maybe ones I can wear during Winter since I've never seen Seersucker or Linen Jackets for when it's hot here as far as jackets go or perhaps just haven't looked hard enough for them. Right now I mostly wear a polo and shorts when truly hot outside.Anyone can chime in if they want..
Johnstone actually also produces excellent scarves themselves, I have had some of their cashmere items, they’re really good and significantly cheaper.
I have one with the rainbow on it. Love it
A good thing from Burberry is when their suits are on sale. Half or full canvas super 130 for around $800-$900 when it's original 2.2k is a good deal
Sorry, Burberry, but I’m not paying $470 for a 65” scarf.
Kidding, I’m not paying $470 for any scarf 😂😂😂
Eye Heart Sushi reminds me of the fact Burberry was charging a similar price for a long knitted scarf in 2017. I took a look at it, and was able to make a knitting pattern similar to the scarf. I am also being reminded of how an employee complimented my long, colorful scarf one day. It was a handmade Doctor Who scarf I was wearing:
Do people still wear scarfs
Steven Abosh I started this winter. Definitely makes a difference when the cold night chill starts blighting at your neck
chopperdan88 have u heard of a jacket
@@stevenabosh8807 A scarf retains a practical use and will likely continue to do so in cold weather. Not every jacket does the job well because it might not have a high enough "collar" that extends around your neck. For those jackets that simply don't, you use a scarf. I reckon in some or many situations, a scarf is a better complementary option because having that bigger collar on jackets could be annoying or hindering at times. What if it gets somewhat warmer depending on the environment? A scarf, you can then take off.
Also, I reckon some do not wear jackets but coats or such instead. And I don't recall coats with a huge standard high collar that would then do the job well functionally - while it might look off in a fashion or style sense. As we can see with both examples, a scarf is useful.
My favourite make of scarf is aquascutum brand in its classic house check. This is available in wool or cashmere. Purchased the cashmere one for my girlfriend and see loves it.
Top tip - the check Burberry scarves are made by Johnstons. Johnstons sell direct. UK price of a scarf? £115, compared to £370 for the Burberry. Okay, you can't get the "Burberry check", but the Johnstons scarves have the advantage that they don't suffer from the "Burberry image issue", a.k.a "The Chav Effect".
Do you think that a classic Burberry polo would be a good investment? I got $500 in Christmas money, so do you have any suggestions in Burberry wear? Also, do you think I should save up for a trench coat instead?🧥🧥
funny enough.. my best scarf, quality wise, is from Levis.. burgundy, lambswool. serves me since five years. and I also own one from Burberry..
I have a Norse Projects x Johnstons of Elgin scarf. 100% Lambswool, Melange grey. I love it. Might get a cashmere scarf some day.
Thanks for the video.
Could you please create a video for Corduroy suit? Like should we wear it in wedding or night parties? Is it still in style? And if yes, then how should we style it? What kind of shirts, shoes and if there is any Tie option, we should use with Corduroy suit?
I purchased a faux'berry scarf from the dollar store last week. I get compliments daily.
This is the kind of thing I would totally get at thrift store price, but otherwise it just seems like nothing other than a "yes, I have tons of money" statement piece, like with the Louis Vuitton bag.
There's a kind of store here called "European clothing" which is basically 2nd hand/off-season clothing from abroad and I've actually got a couple of excellent pieces, once with a Belstaff for $5 and a second time with a Burberry women's coat for$25. It was my first time even seeing the brands, and for both, I was actually baffled at the retail cost once I looked them up.
Is it annoying for classical fashion guys that every single legacy designer now wants to be a street wear creator.
So true.
Not necessarily annoying. In my opinion, it introduces the younger crowd (me 😂) yet still stays somewhat functional for all ages. They haven’t changed a lot yet compared to the next season. I’ve seen it through my stylist and it is quite different and goes far away from what Burberry is known for.
The Burberry brand revamp is frustrating and frankly upsetting
Yes. I just think that classic style marks should remain in their branch and street wear designers/marks should make their thing. Maybe in some cases, the combination of those two views on style can make something interesting looking. But I would say this doesn’t happen very often and neither classic style nor street wear marks should sacrifice their main products to look “younger” or more “elegant and classic”.
vicuna scarves. are they worth it, Sven? please review!
Double Ralph Lauren is it worth it
I dig you guy's thank youzzz 😁👈🏾👏🏾👏🏾
I dig you!
Please consider checking whether Derek Rose dressing gowns are worth it.
I always thought loro piana produced their cashmere somewhere in the middle east because of the dunes you always see on their homepage, but turns out it's in china and mongolia aswell. Guess raphael was right once again
you can get them pretty cheap second hand on grailed for around $50-100
I am looking at buying a burberry cap. Is the quality worth it or is it just for the brand? I heard gucci caps are very bad and cheap in terms of material so i wanted to know about burberry
People who made their opinion about Burberry by what they see on the site should visit a store, still an experience in itself. Also the quality is second to none of you ask me. I have the oversize check archive beige longer version of the scarf in cashmere and i absolutely love it on colder days.
Omg I have that same scarf, I got it for $10
Buy vintage. I got a mint condition 100% cashmere Burberry's scarf in the classic tartan for about 20% the RRP of a new one.
Talking about cashmere, Raphael, what do you think about Falconeri?
I chose the route of variety rather than quality in this case. I have various colors and fabrics depending on color matching or practicality. Some scarves will have a synthetic blend which hold up better to abuse (spilled drinks, runny nose etc..) while others can be matched with my other garments. I have alpaca, cashmere and merino wool scarves.
Trust me, I do have champagne taste but I have a finite budget. And in this case I put it towards shoes, sport coats, shirts, vests, suspenders and pocket squares.
Hi there - could you make a video regarding scarfs - not to outside, but more like how to use it like Robert Downey Junior does in the first dinner scene in the first sherlock Holmens movie
Hey Sven, how you doing?
I was curious about something, your father is brazilian, you said that a lot of times, do you speak portuguese? I'm brazilian and was surprised when you mentioned your dad's homeland.
Anyway, love your videos, and you are a great man!
Any chance of a vid on oxblood/burgundy shoes/boots?
I brought a scarf made in Scotland in a upscale dept store with no brand name. I wonder if it was made by the same factory that makes Burberry scarfs.
When will you do another live broadcast? I really enjoyed the short and sweet opinions you gave during your live sessions a while back. Can we get on with the rest of the squad?
Do you guys have an alpaca scarf / sweater video?
can you make a video comparing Brook Brothers with Indochino ? And how each one differ from the other.
Could you do a video on mens jewelry like necklace ect besides mens rings of course.
I live in Edinburgh, Scotland. Whenever I see someone wearing this scarf I think "Oh, you're a tourist and you're wearing that particular pattern because someone told you to wear it."
This
So true...
Who cares?
rhirsch81 hahahahaha
Or a 1990s football hooly
Could you please do a review of Eric Bompard cashmere items?
Raphael! How can I avoid the fluffs and lints on cashmere clothes. I have them on cashmere scarves as well as on cashmere pullovers around the armpits.. would be happy to get some professional advices! Vielen Dank und alles Gute für das neue Jahr 2020, Raphael! Danke für die tollen Videos in 2019! Viele Grüße aus Bielefeld - Marian!
Would you do a comparison between begg & Co scarf and the burberry scarf? I think burberry may have a worse product.
Kurze Frage:
Wird der Schal, ebenfalls wie die Krawatten, beim Hermès-Produzent hergestellt?
Glaube zumindest das sie mal angesprochen haben, dass die Krawatten in der selben Produktionsstätte gefertig werden.
Vielen Dank für das Review und die tollen Videos!
Schönen Abend noch :)
Sqkul der klassische Schal wird laut Burberry immernoch in einer 200 Jahre alten schottischen Weberei hergestellt und in Quellwasser gewaschen. Ob dem auch so ist kann ich allerdings nicht sagen.
an itchy scarf can give u character and improve your poster ..it might also be warmer in colder temps ..
I'm very impressed with the overcoat combination with the scarf you're wearing. Whenever I see the Burberry scarf it screams gaudy and ostentatious. You managed to pull it off as much. I used to think nobody could pull off a fedora until I saw these videos.
I like the pattern. In my opinion the length is also fine. I don’t like a scarf dangling all the way to my waist area. However, $470 is waaaaaaaay to much for a scarf. I don’t care what it is made of and where it has been made. It’s simply too much, except you really dig this particular scarf
man I bought one (similar to the Archive Beige... slightly lighter from fading) through my regular vintage clothing source for $50AUD ($35 USD) almost flawless despite being vintage (the vintage dealer also acquired a very large collection of other "three B's" stuff from the same estate - Burberry, Barbour and, Belstaff but most of it was the wrong size and/or had been worn almost to death so apart from a beat up Barbour waxed gilet for $15 the scarf was the only thing that opened my wallet)
What is the point in spending that much on cashmere when barbour do a lambs wool/cashmere for around £40? I understand this channel isn’t for cheap tatty items but honestly the Barbour scarfs are just as good and look even better imo.
Thanks for that. Just bought one for 40 euros on their Webpage
dontobby89 you’re welcome. I have both and never use the Burberry. Its nice but i can buy many barbour ones for that and have a lot more options.
Can barbour be found in Amazon??
Because it is a series on iconic items that are expensive. Not many people wonder if a $40 scarf is worth it or not and Barbour is known for their jackets, which we covered, not for their scarves
Gentleman's Gazette thats understandable, i forgot about your series you are doing if i’m honest.
Chavs loved them!
I have it, and it is great.
Or you can go to the Johnstons of Elgin website and buy a scarf directly from them. For half the price.
Can you do a video on is a turnball and asser shirt worth it?
Check out mister Hugo Jacomet's opinion about it at his blog Parisian Gentleman and at his UA-cam channel Sartorial Talks.
Great video. Definitely not worth it for me. Very interesting seeing this thorough research!
So 8 inches wide is ot thin for a Men's scarf?
Großartiger Verriss 👍
please do leather jackets reviews for iconic brands. thank you~~
hello raphael , I want to know a little bit more about cashmere from you . Recently , I have fallen in love with cashmere turtleneck sweaters . But . here comes the million dollar question . - ARE CASHMERE SWEATERS MACHINE WASHABLE ? please answer . I am not gonna buy my first one until I get opinion from an expert like you . Thanks !
Part of a chavs uniform looks good with a shiny shellsuit
Is it worth it on stone island
Do you still encounter those signs in the UK that says: "No Burberrys, Please"?
I found a used Burberry scarf in wool for $1 at a charity shop. That was worth it.
@@catnoir-a-saurus I guess you never got lucky in a thrift store. There are a lot of high end items to be found in thrift stores and charity shops, but you need to know what youre doing.
@@catnoir-a-saurus stuff like that does happen occasionally - usually the people that buy these are wealthy, some extremely so, in the UK "old money" people often clear out their stuff to charities simply because it's "the done thing" and when they pass away their family usually might keep a few momento items then sell off the rest in bulk. In fact my main source of vintage clothes specialises in sourcing from these manor house "garage sales" around the west of Britain.
Personally I've picked up a very rare, and collectable, Billingham "Kodak UK" portfolio bag at the Red Cross op shop in Brecon (Wales) for 5 UKP (value is in the several hundreds of UK pounds) and a Campbell's of Beauly deer stalker hat for 2 pounds in an Edinburgh op shop (they cost about 45 UKP new) the first was in "very good" condition and the later was pretty much "as new" ( so "as new" that side by side with the one I purchased from Campbells when in Beauly a few years ago... they look like they had been purchased new together)
It’s actually fairly common. If you go to thrift stores often enough you can find high end items and such there. I have found 3 authentic Burberry scarves, or they were as close as you can get to an original.
Nice scarf, but those Belvedere Gloves though.... I’m about to lose my Coach gloves on purpose....
10:43 not forgetting the umbrellas.
Question: did the scarf come in a Burberry box or little circle box from bloomingdales? I got mine at Neiman marcus and it came in a bag 😒. I hate neiman Marcus
Google: Baige Plaid, or Beige Check.
Also search on eBay.
You can find great look alikes. Hockerty custom suits also has an optional lining that looks like the Antique Beige Plaid. I found some great printed leather wallets same (made in China) under $12.
There seems to be a trend of moving toward larger checks in patterns. Personally I find larger checks looking better than the small checks. Small checks can be a bit dizzy and too loud sometimes.
Smaller cheques are more likely to be cashed so bite me
Loud?
Lol...o k
I have a couple of those Burberry's scarf and are very high quality and simply an icon, and i can mix and match with many styles , casual, elegant...of course you pay a lot, but who care...is like for any other brand, LV, Hermes, Gucci, Bottega Veneta, Rolex, Prada, Merceds Benz, .....I can write for one day long..is the market so! even savil raw tailor, they rise their price 3 times more than a normal common tailor...but they are savile raw tailor. and very exclusive, with heritage, experience, so they are absolutely right in doing this. if you can afford it and you like it! you buy it! simple.! Kind Regard
I understand the need to attract the younger consumer and Burberry going that route. But I feel the brand has become severely gaudy.
On a side note, the last item that really caught my interest was a wool knitted scarf that Matt Smith wore for their holiday campaign in 2017 (I'm surprised a Tom Baker is cool meme wasn't made.) After looking at the design, I am seriously considering making it based out of images.
Very interesting! Thank you! I would gladly order from Fort Belvedere, not only scarves, but living in Europe I try to order from firms under european jurisdiction, it is also more sustainable. When you have some kind of retailer in Europe, I will be one of the first customers.
Why is it more sustainable? We looked into selling directly from a European warehouse. If would be more wasteful and at the end of the day the customer would pay more...
@@gentlemansgazette Because without the transport between the U.S and Europe there are less greenhouse gases released. When you produce in Europe you shouldn't have to ship to the U.S. and back to the individual customer. Of course this can only be attributed to your products from Europe. It is the role of governments to drive that transition, but maybe there are already some ways to contribute. Thank you.
Is It Worth It is my favourite series on this channel.
You are my favourite man on youtube.
Grebe I think I love u
@@stevenabosh8807 We all love each other in this comunity.
Greve Johan Johansen Exactly, except for the peasants, they deserve to burn
@@stevenabosh8807 Yes only people with neckwear allowed.
If you want a classic style wool scarf with a check/ tartan, Barbour will do just fine.
I love the patern lol
I like the Fort Belvedere scarves better! 👍 they’re longer!! What do you think of missoni scarves?
I don't like long things, except for DICKS. I eat those for brunch bruh!
Is the Blue berberry Scarf rare?
Anything cashmere is worth the investment. Everyone should enjoy the luxurious feel of cashmere being worn at least once.
Even as a gag?
Le Random PC Gamer especially as a Gag, old bean
Is tom ford suits next on your vids?