The Highland Gentleman's Wardrobe

[Mudge]

I just came across this website and thought I would share it with the rabble: http://www.houseoflabhran.com/.

Enjoy!

[CameronCat]

Hmmm. Thanks for the link. I spent some time on the site looking around. It does pass my initial "smell" test...the language and presentation are acceptable for UK or North America so it is unlikely to be a come-on Asian site (although that can certainly be fudged...) But speaking only for myself, I don't think I'll be dealing with these folks; here's why:

Mainly, it doesn't pass my personal "Legit Commerce" test. Nowhere is a physical address or tel. no. shown; thus, I have no way of gaining insight into who or where the company is nor how an inquiry (or complaint) might be handled outside of e-mail. Some sniffing around turned up the fact that the contact e-mail addresses are GoogleMail.com. Perhaps too small or too cheap to buy a domain name? In this day and age -- really?

Additionally, things may not be "what it says on the can." For example, on the belt buckle page, I noticed a graphic at the top showing many many buckles. So what's on offer?-- only three; all different in detail but similar in overall appearance.

My opinion only, but I'm thinking this vendor may be just a "repackager" who stocks nothing and simply buys your ordered goods from other suppliers. Informed opinion from others will be appreciated.

JT

[Jock Scot]

OK chaps there is absolutely no reason to be cautious, this site is 100% kosher. Tim--bratach1---- is/was a member here and is based in Aberlour on Speyside , Scotland. There are many members that have dealt with this firm quite satisfactoraly.Have no fears here.

[Domehead]

Thank you, Jock.

My Haggart's tweed Argyll and waistcoat were made by Timothy.
Absolute brilliant stuff, first rate full stop.
If you dig around you can find some pictures of me in them on here:
Lakeside Piobaireachd on page 2 Show us your pics thread.

Slainte,
Domehead

[creagdhubh]

Thank you, Jock.

My Haggart's tweed Argyll and waistcoat were made by Timothy.
Absolute brilliant stuff, first rate full stop.
If you dig around you can find some pictures of me in them on here:
Lakeside Piobaireachd on page 2 Show us your pics thread.

Slainte,
Domehead

And you got your heavyweight Haggart's tweed just in time, as Timothy no longer offers it, not his fault of course. He still, however, offers a smart line of Ettrick tweed.

[creagdhubh]

Well, this made me smile. On X Marks the Scot as it is a wild wet afternoon in the Highlands today and I came across this thread.

First thing I must say is a big thanks to all our friends-clients above who we see have come out to play on our behalf. Thanks chaps.

Anyone who is in the know and has been with us since way back in 1998 knows what The House of Labhran is about. I won't say anymore. If anyone new wants to email us and ask more questions please feel free. Yes use the website email. I know it shows as a gmail address, but guess what I will answer that email where ever we are which at this time of year is for some days of the week grouse beating in the Cairngorms, if you want the .com email address just let me know, but it gets forwarded through to gmail.

So anyone who has any questions we would love to hear from you. Off to talk to a new weaver this week and source some more keepers tweeds to replace the Haggart's since they sold the company and stopped weaving their own cloth. Plus a day or so on the grouse.....

Thanks again everyone in the know.
Tim
House of Labhran - 100% Speyside Scotland

All out of "ayes," yet again, so here's a plus one. Well said, Tim.

Cheers,

[davidlpope]

OK chaps there is absolutely no reason to be cautious, this site is 100% kosher. Tim--bratach1---- is/was a member here and is based in Aberlour on Speyside , Scotland. There are many members that have dealt with this firm quite satisfactoraly.Have no fears here.

Agreed. If you want the real deal, including vintage items, then House of Labhran is a good option. I've purchased several vintage sporrans from him and have been quite pleased.

[gwynng]

The prices seem a little high to me to be Asian/Pakistani manufacture. Not seeing any of the unbelievably low prices you often do on the South Asian sites.

[davidlpope]

The prices seem a little high to me to be Asian/Pakistani manufacture. Not seeing any of the unbelievably low prices you often do on the South Asian sites.

It's not Asian/Pakistani manufacture. It's high quality products supplied by a Scotsman, Timothy Niall-Harris.

[creagdhubh]

Agreed. If you want the real deal, including vintage items, then House of Labhran is a good option. I've purchased several vintage sporrans from him and have been quite pleased.

Right. All out of "ayes," so PLUS ONE!