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FRIENDLY + 3055 = 30% off Everything at Land’s End & L.E.C.

A few years back, Lands’ End Canvas was a plucky new sub-brand from a mark many of our Parents still wear. The cuts were a bit closer, the styling was contemporary, and codes & promotions were plentiful. Hey, they even won Store Wars.

Wha’ happened?

That’s a question that many are asking. And it’s an honest, fair question. Big Brother Lands’ End absorbed the standalone Lands’ End Canvas website, less and less L.E.C. items seem to be produced every season, and the codes and promos faucet went from a steady stream to a every-so-often drip. But prices stayed the same. Read: pretty darn high at their normal retail price.

UPDATE: As a few have pointed out in the comments, this email just came in this morning from Lands’ End Canvas. No more LEC.
UPDATE II: Heard from the people at Lands’ End. Canvas isn’t going away. It has been scaled back (or as they put it: “tightened the assortment” but that email was about how LEC won’t be sending out their own, individual emails anymore. Communication will fall under the Lands’ End umbrella.

But LEC and Lands’ End still knock it out of the park every once in awhile. They might be owned by Sears (for now), and they might have slipped off a few of our radars, but a 30% off everything code & pin is a nice piece of encouragement to take a spin around their digital racks. And with the web, you won’t have to weave your way through aisles of Kenmore Dishwashers or Bridgestone Tire displays.


Lambswool Brushed Donegal Crewneck – $55.30 ($79)

LEC Donnegal 2013

Donnegal. Traditional like Fair Isle, without the Scottish Huxtable (McHuxtuable?) loudness. It’s the flecks. 80% lambswool + 20% nylon. Also available in navy and ships free all on its own.

 

L.E.C. Blackwatch Wool Blend Sportcoat – $118.30 ($169)

LEC blackwatch blazer

70% wool, 30% poly. Half lined up the back in cotton with poly sleeves. Looks like mini peak lapels. Now $30 more than the JC Penney option, but that one is a “Classic Fit”, and those Stafford Sportcoats can be real hit or miss on feel and finish. No way the Stafford fits that trim in person.

 

Premium Full Grain Longwings – $104.30 ($149)

Archer Longwings

Stitched welt, grippy rubber sole, and extremely well reviewed on their website. Nice, sharp medallion on that toe too.

 

Sportsman Oilcloth Jacket – $69.99 ($249.50)

oilcloth jacket

Really well liked and well reviewed. Consensus seems to be to size down. Pretty sure these have popped up on Threads a time or two before.  M, L, XL, and XXL left in the “dark rust” pictured here at post time.

 

L.E.C. Lightweight Chambray Button Down – $20.99 ($49)

LEC Chambray shirts

A nice, rugged basic for a nicely cheap price. Not stiff, thick chambray by any stretch.

 

Straight Fit Moleskin Chinos – $48.30 ($69)

moleskin trousers

Moleskin is the best. It’s like velvet, minus the sheen and some of the height of the nap. It’s got a brushed, thicker feeling to it. Plenty warm. If this was sold in moleskin, it’d be on like a double-donged (and thanks to Trivial Pursuit, some of us know the technical term for that condition) donkey kong. Straight fit from the regular Lands’ End Line, so they should have enough room even if you are afflicted with dipha… nevermind. Long day. Sorry.

 

Fair Isle “First Clip” Shawl Collar – $62.30 ($89)

Lambswool Fair Isle Shawl

They’re claiming that this “first clip” wool is softer and not as itchy as standard lambswool. Dense knit with a cable pattern in there. Ho friggin’ ho.

 

Archer Suede Belt – $27.30 ($39.00)

Archer Suede Belt

A really solid price for a versatile suede belt. And no, you don’t have to pair it up with suede shoes. Also. Danger Zone.

 

L.E.C. 628 Straight Fit 5-pocket Colored Jeans – $47.60 ($68)

color denim

Big fan of the 628 Straight Fit that L.E.C. produces (see a fit comparison between their 628 and 608 slim over here). But they can’t be that crinkled/wrinkled… can they? That’s just a styling(?) thing right?

 

Welted Bucks – $83.30 ($119)

LE Bucks

A much more affordable alternative to the J. Crew Kenton. Sure it’s November, but wear these with denim on a day when it’s not sleeting and you’ll be fine. Stitched welt. Also available in a a standard chestnut. Each pair comes with extra laces in a contrast color, like a bright blue with the grey.
L.E.C. Garment Dye Rugby – $27.99 ($58)

LEC Field Rugby

They kicked the contrast collar and cuffs off last year’s French Terry Rugby, and instead went with a matching corduroy collar to the green and navy rugbys for this year. If they fit like the previous version, consider sizing down. Another alternative to wearing a hoodie.

 

L.E.C. Marled Shawl Collar Pullover – $20.98 ($80)

FandFPopover

What was that about an alternative to wearing a hoodie? French terry fabric. Dirt cheap. On clearance.

 

Fulton Chelsea Boots – $66.49 ($159)

LE Chelseas

A really nice price for what could very well be a decent chelsea. But like most (all?) Lands’ End footwear… man that toe looks a little bulbous online from above. Could be great in person though. Black and Brown available.

 

Fair Isle Wool Alpaca Folded V-neck Sweater – $41.99 ($129)

pumpkin shawl fair aisle

It’s the great pumpkin charlie brown! Not a good look if you’re carrying some extra around your mid-section. BUT… for $42, it’s a 65% merino, 30% nylon, 5% alpaca blend that could work its way into weekend rotation.

 

Montrose Alpine Boot – $31.48 ($138)

not for your bad motor scooter

Very much already on sale. Hat tip to Jake D. for the tip. Super-duper cheap, but there’s a not so pleased review on the product page that could lead to trouble for some.

 

Wool Blanket Stripe Scarf – $13.99 ($39.00)

All wool scarf

Gift alert. For an extra six bucks (so, still under twenty before shipping) you can get a recipients initials monogrammed on one of these. It’s a safe color with just a bit of pattern as well.

And that be the latest from LEC and Lands’ End. Thoughts? Will Lands’ End continue to try and lean younger? Is this a slow period for you as well? Leave it all in the comments. Code FRIENDLY and pin 3055 expires on Tuesday 11/12/13.

Comments

  1. Instantly bought the $20 shawl collar. If you don’t purchase anything else (I didn’t, as I have another order coming in from LE today) it comes out to $30 ish with tax and shipping.

  3. I instantly bought the moleskin chinos in Evergreen. Damn it if their moleskin jeans didn’t open a whole new world of comfort to me. Great reviews, Joe. I go into the brick and mortar L.E.C. from time to time, and dodging the dishwashers and lawnmowers just depresses me. If those chinos fit and feel like the two pair of five pocket moleskins jeans I already own, however, L.E.C. will be my go-to for good – for moleskin. I mean, where the hell else can you find that damn, sublime material that looks great and feels like a cloud massage from the waist down? I’m going to stop now.

  7. The main thing that killed LEC for me was a feeling of inconsistency of fit order to order.

    There are/were a few items of theirs that I really like though, and would replace given availability and a good coupon code: the moleskin pants that Joe regularly waxes poetic about, a “crisp” chino (that I don’t think exists anymore, alas) and their cords.

    I wear a lot of LEC flannels in the fall/winter as well, but I’m pretty much over buying more of them.

  8. I bought that oilcloth jacket last year. It’s a great jacket for the price. I can’t recommend it enough. You do have to size down. I’m 5’7″-5’8″ and 160-165 lbs and got a small. Unfortunately they’re only offering Medium and larger on the site now so this will only work for bigger guys.

  9. Look in the forums for more info. There should be a thread on the 1st page since I was asking about that blazer last night.

  11. Those Chelsea boots look nice. I’d be interested to hear anyone’s experiences with those. It’s getting a little cold out here now…

  12. Well it looks like LEC is combining with regular Lands’ End now according to the latest email, so no more pure LEC area or emails.

  13. Just ordered a pair of those Alpine Boots in black. Came to 39$ and change with shipping. Not a bad price for a winter beater. I’ll let you know how they work out.

  14. Hey Joe, you might want to update this post. I just received an email from lands end canvas stating that all the items will now be available on regular Lands end.com. Slow absorption of campus into lands end was way faster than expected.

  16. If you’re looking for slim, always size down at Lands End. Canvas items usually fit TTS.

  18. Wow, could be a steal indeed.

    Farhan, I’ll also check the forums, depending on the quality, this looks like a pretty nice lightweight blazer.

  22. I already had the oilcloth jacket sitting in my cart before I saw this article. I will murder anyone who causes it to sell out before I can complete my order…

  25. I really like those longwings, but the cheapskate in me says, “Only one sale? If you can’t stack, send it back.”

  26. That jacket seems to have potential, but it looks like it’s more of a spring/summer weight. Just something to keep in mind if you plan or wearing it immediately.

  28. Dappered is way behind. My wife and I ordered from this sale at least 2 days ago. But I did wonder the same exact thing about this blazer when I saw it. Didn’t end up buying it though. I would be interested to hear people’s feedback about it.

  30. I had a hard time ever really getting on board with LEC. Their sizing is more modern than regular Lands’ End, but still generous enough that the ability to size down would have been a welcome option. Their relatively limited sizing (minimum 38R/small in jackets and shirts) took that option off the table for some of us, however. I do have a couple OCBDs and a pair of cords from back in the day when their sale prices would actually drop to something reasonable.

  31. They had an Alden Indy knockoff last year or the year before for about that price. Wasn’t super impressed. But $30 is $30, right?

  32. I like them for rugid basics and their slim fits fit my frame pretty well (that’s bad news for true slim people). Any idea why they require both the code and a pin? They’re the only retailer I can think of that do that.

  33. Purchased the chelsea boots in black last week. They run TTS but might be a little tight across the forefoot if if you are anything more than a D width as some reviewers mentioned. Well worth the $66 and are not bulbous in the toe– more of a “boot sleek” than a “sleek boot” though.

  34. Just picked up those chelsea boots in brown. Will report back to see if the toe is as bulbous in person.

  35. They weren’t listed above, but I’m huge fan of their dress shirts. They offer a slim fit now and I can’t recommend them highly enough.

  37. I bought it – if you read the reviews of the other Fulton loafer it sounds like they run large (either .5 or 1 size). Haven’t received it yet, but looks nice.

  38. Good call on these twill shirts. Damnit. I’ve been doing exceptionally well on my spending freeze, but the chelsea boots, these shirts, and that scarf are all really calling me.

  40. I had been looking at stuff for about 2 days trying to talk myself out of it but finally pulled the trigger last night.

  44. I have those loafers. They fit true to size and they are in my weekly rotation (wear it once a week). Maaybe you could size down 0.5 if you want to account for stretching but I don’t think it’s absolutely necessary in this case.

  46. I’ve had the Alpine Boots (in brown) for 2 or 3 years and really like them. I think I paid about the same price (seems like they struggled to sell them for quite a while) and for the money I am satisfied. I find that they fit true to size and have held up fine for walking around the city in all forms of snow, sleet, ice, and rain. I’ve hiked in them 2 or 3 times as well and thought they were fine for that. Overall, I’ve recommended them to a few friends, all of whom have liked them as well.

  47. Thanks for the feedback Jason. I hope mine hold up just as well. Did you put any waterproofing on them? I might slather some Sno Seal on them but I dont know how it will turn out with the suede.

  48. Welcome! No, I didn’t do any waterproofing. They are starting to show some wear on the top of the toe but nothing too bad.

  49. There is also 30% off all men’s on piperlime. Then, with SILVER13 it’s additional 15%. $300 Red Wings (and everything else on the website) can be had for $195.

  51. i’d like to hear how they compare to other major brands as well! do you have a link to them?

  53. They’re not as slim at J Crew in my experience. They are a slightly slimmer fit than the tailored shirts from
    BR. I have broad shoulders and they taper very nicely for me. I usually need to have LE shirts brought in but these fit me perfectly. They’re well made and have a good button stance in my opinion.

  57. I haven’t bought it, but it looks great. If I were in the market for a blazer, I’d give it a try (especially at that price). I wouldn’t be scared off by the reviews. Both are from guys over 65 and the really bad one complained about the traditional fit being too slim and the price being $300.

  59. I’ll be the third to recommend that jacket and recommend sizing down. I’ve been caught out in the rain in it (hoofing it for up to a mile in a steady light to medium rain) and the oilcloth worked great – I stayed dry. I’m about your size and sized down to a small too. Fits great. I ordered the medium just to see and it looked huge on me. Unless you’re going to layer heavily size down. I bought the darker color pictured here and it looks great. Don’t believe their temperature rating – no way that jacket will keep you warm down to 5 above – I’d say you’d be pushing it at 30. It’s warm and great for late fall, but not built for the heart of winter.