I am pretty sure everyone who has the slightest interest in silk or satin pyjamas has seen this picture:
The infamous Brindisi 40, which haunts our pinterest boards with its striking boldness and lustrous beauty still to this day, and taunting us with its unattainability. Ever since the first time I laid eyes on them I had longed them, even though the style was out of print when I first discovered of its its existence. I went as far as to contact the Derek Rose customer service who told me they no longer had this style in their warehouse, and the two remaining retailers that had them in stock did not have my size. I thought I had lost all hope was lost until I randomly stumbled across a pair, in my size, on American ebay. So yeah, this pair is definitely special to me, like finally getting with my crush through my sheer determination.
But enough about my aggressive obsession with the Brindisi 40, youād get plenty of that later.
The UK market for menās satin or silk pyjamas, I daresay, is shit. You get a limited scope on offer, whether it be mass produced crap from Amazon (which I still sometimes buy, simply out of curiosity for the hope that I strike gold on some high quality cheap pairs) or luxury high-end designer brands with flashy designs and an even flashier price tag. And one of the oldest and most reputable companies in this high end market is Derek Rose.Ā
I have actually wanted a pair of pyjamas from Derek Rose ever since I was a kid. I always thought of getting a pair as some end game for my quest for finding the perfect set of pyjamas, even though I now realised my thirst of more is excessive as I have boxes filled with sets of pyjamas that I will never again wear. So naturally I chose a pair which I will never ever get bored of, and I pray to god that I donāt.
Review
Look
I guess I should start with the look. The satin finish was very nice, and although I do not believe my homeās lighting does my pictures much justice, the opulence of the design is apparent. The lustre is not overbearing, but is rather unpretentious but still sharp even in the brightest lighting. If I was caught by house guests wearing these I will not be embarrassed.
The mother of pearl buttons are present as they are for every set in the Brindisi collection and they accessorise the shirt rather well, each giving their own lustrous qualities to the shirt and providing an ironic sense of formality to it. I know its kind of trending for some guys to wear pyjama shirts with an informal two piece suit nowadays but hell if I knew anything about fashion outside of the bedroom! I didnāt actually know this set came with a top button when I bought it, so I was pleasantly surprised. Aesthetically, top buttons of pyjamas are a bit too cumbersome for me but it does not hinder the set at all, but rather gives more options for those who enjoy a more traditional feel to their nightwear.Ā
Usually it is the norm for pyjamas in the Brindisi collection to feature a self seeking magnetic fly but the Brindisi 40 is one of the older products in the collection and so it has a simple button-up fly. No biggie. I did also notice some design changes since for the more current Brindisi menās collection where they no longer opted for 3 pockets but maintained the classic breast pocket (as seen in the Brindisi 88), of which I honestly prefer the latter.
There isnāt really much else to say for the look that I have not said to be honest. Personally the bold stripes and satin finish were what drew me to this set and I really donāt think newer striped pyjamas in the collection really gives off the same regal air that the Brindisi 40 possesses. I feel like it really combined all the things people loved about Derek Roseās classic striped pyjamas with the contemporary style through the fit, as well as the luxury of silk that made this pair the one I wanted as my first from this esteemed company. I am definitely fanboy-ing a bit too hard here!
Feel
Iāve actually been fortunate to have the privilege of owning several pairs of silk pyjamas but this is the first time I have owned and worn mulberry silk. The quality between this pair and the pair I recieved from LilySilk was night and day. But of course, it has to be expected as they have drastically different price tags. The Brindisi 40ā²s silk is far less coarse against my skin than the silk from the 22 momme pair I got from LilySilk. I might have to revisit this post but I have actually ordered another pair of Mulberry silk pyjamas from a relatively new company and maybe I can give a more fair judgement of the difference in quality of Derek Roseās pyjamas to their competitors that way. Also I cannot really judge the whole catalogue of LilySilkās pyjamas through just this one experience so maybe I might invest in another pair in the future!
Despite not being very thick at all they are surprisingly warm. My biggest gripe with them is that, like all silk, they tend to crease quite easily and it really pains me to actually sleep in these as I will ruin their pristine look, but they are just so god damn comfy that I cannot help myself. I may have to learn how to iron silk properly just to save myself the trouble of dry-cleaning.
Overall I do think this pair has lived up to my expectations, which is pretty rare considering I have not actually been that impressed by silk pyjamas thus far. I donāt think I will get another pair from the Brindisi collection for the sake of my finances but maybe another set will encapsulate my mind like this set has one day. It has been such a long time since I have posted on here so this entry may have seemed rather long-winded and rant-y but I really hope it gets me back into the swing of sharing my passion of pyjamas with others and giving others a better informed decision when making a purchase on menās nightwear. Do keep in mind I am a very picky person so if you are happy with the Tony & Candice pair you got from Amazon then power to you! I think Iāll leave the pictures for my Instagram.
Ok so I guess it's better than never to pick up the slack.
So everybody who shops for pyjamas on the American Amazon site has seen these pyjamas.
I would say these pyjamas are certainly a great bang for the buck; very comfortable and great lustrous sheen, I also happen to have a preference for thinner fabric.
Personally I'm a bit on the thinner end of the spectrum so my these pyjamas may seem a bit wide for some but it just shows they cut to accommodate people with heavier builds which is actually very admirable.
The piping is fine and definitely defines the pyjamas colour tones, giving you a more solid look. However I really do wish they offer a striped pattern variant in the future!
Overall I definitely recommend these, a tad expensive for mailing but I have bought two pairs of these just because I enjoy them so much (albeit this red pair I used for my Hugh Hefner Halloween costume).
Side note: I should be getting back in the swing and posting more of these soon, maybe even updating my instagram once in a while but my schedule is becoming thinner and thinner, growing up definitely sucks.
Basically the title. I got occupied by other things lately. Also I should probably post more but at the moment my nightwear certainly looks worn out and I am not the most comfortable ironing silk.
But I did make an Instagram just to post pictures and videos onto which I believe is what most of this blogās visitors are interested in.
But yeah Iāve been a bit behind schedule on posts I have to admit. Iāll do a review real soon.
Also I managed to visit the Derek Rose store in Notting Hill while I was in London and I can give a vague rundown of my experience in the keep reading section...
So I was able to take a trip to London last month for a personal event and I didnāt exactly plan it out so well but I managed to check out the Derek Rose store in Notting Hill.
I was actually kind of surprised by how small the store was. I didnāt manage to take many pictures inside but the store assistants were really helpful, they even offered me coffee. I forgot to take a catalogue but I guess I could always go back another time.Ā
The display was pretty quaint for the size of the store with menswear and womenswear on separate sides of the shop and a small changing room in the centre.
The light-blue pair of Lingfield pyjamas caught my eye pretty instantly, I managed to try it on for fit (the pair was size small luckily) and it actually did fit me pretty well. The fabric was thicker than most pairs of pyjamas I own but it was definitely luxurious cotton with an elegant striped satin sheen. Wasnāt very smooth to touch though to my dismay.
I didnāt really get to check out the Regimental-1 RAMC pyjamas from them (since they donāt seem to have it on their online store anymore) and I donāt they they had it in stock either since people usually place orders with them for certain products and they collect and pay in the store. I suppose I could try it for next time but I actually donāt think I would buy it though, so I would rather not waste their time.
The price is pretty steep so I probably wonāt get a pair of Derek Rose pyjamas any time soon but I was kind of surprised on the range of products they sell that were not nightwear.
I also wanted to check out the Bonsoir of London store but it turns out that there wasnāt exactly a store for them in London... but hey at least Chipotle was in the area so I got to try that.
Also canāt miss having Boba while Iām in London!
BUT YEAH! It was pretty cool trip, I had boba, did stuff I planned, watched buskers perform and played a butt-load of Pokemon Go.
So I will be going to London again next month on either the 6th or the 13th of May so I look forward to checking out the other Derek Rose store, maybe Harrods too and maybe hitting some bars next time.
So I actually managed to get these about a week ago but I got caught up with friends...
So hereās another pyjama review, this time for a brand more close to where I live.
I was lucky enough to get these during the winter sale, although it is still quite pricey. So I know Bonsoir is a British company specializing in traditional nightwear for both genders, but if you are interested in further details you can read about them here.
Anyway to the review!
Iām pretty cheap so I opted out of the gift box, I really didnāt expect much from the packaging as I have bought another Bonsoir product in the past.
But hey it came with a nice little gift card.
Unfortunately I was not able to get my hands on a gold/maize pair like Jack Woltz from the Godfather because the colors were pretty limited for size small.
So we got to make do with āsky blueā.
When I first saw these I thought I had chosen the wrong colour. They seem white to me.
But under some light..
It looked a but more like the fabric colour I chose.
Hereās the classic tag.
So itās small but itās still really ill fitting on my small frame. Sorry, I am definitely not the best model for this.
Appearance
Well Bonsoir knows their stuff when it comes to classy loungewear, I donāt think I would be embarrassed caught wearing these by an acquaintance on an unexpected visit. The black piping looks pretty nice and I definitely didnāt expect it when I bought it online. There are a lot of pockets but none of them look out of place. The stitching is impeccable too. The satin stripes are not as lustrous as I expected though. The best part about these pyjamas is definitely how they do not seem to pill.Ā
Ā Comfort
Well they are not the warmest and I do not tend to wear anything under my pyjamas. The fabric is light and breathable.The satin is not as smooth as expected so I would not recommend if you wanted the smooth silky feel. I myself enjoy these pyjamas even though I have not really worn them very long.
Price
Apparently these pyjamas were Ā£89 originally! Thatās pretty expensive even for my tastes but you definitely get what you pay for. Itās not the best pyjamas our there but you would definitely be able to tell they are high end and high quality.
So unfortunately this blog did not exist a few months ago when I actually bought these but we will have to make do.
This delightful pair of pyjamas came in a nicely packaged gift box complete with a little message card from Noble Mount. I did not know much about the company beforehand but these pyjamas definitely stood out to me; most likely because Iām a sucker for bold striped pyjamas, a huge plus that they are satin too of course.
From what I know, Noble Mount is an American based company which specialise in premium quality nightwear and accessories. I stumbled upon their product purely by chance but if you would like to know more please do visit their site information section.
Please, do excuse my bad photography... Iām much worse than eBay sellers at this.
I decided to go with this pattern mainly because I loved striped pyjamas, they have a very classical, nostalgic feel to them which absolutely I adore.
They had limited sizes to choose from as they only come in M, L and XL and unfortunately I was born short (subjectively my opinion , 173 cm is not tall at all for a man) and medium does seem slightly oversized for me but hey thatās what I get for being lazy with my own measurements.
Man do I need to work outā¦
OK! So time for my review.
Appearance
The pyjamas are beautifully cut, the satin lustre seems just right and the colour schemes they offer are great. My biased opinion is that they look good and I definitely got what I expected. The stripes did look more black than dark blue though.
Comfort
Well I was actually surprised by how comfortable these pyjamas were when I got them. The fabric is excellent; they are quite warm but also breathable. Despite my layers of duvet I donāt really sweat at all wearing these. The cotton lining feels soft and comfortable.
Price
Well $60 is quite steepā¦ luckily I got these on a sale. The complicated part was I lived in the UK and had to use a carrier to re-deliver these to me. YES THAT WAS HOW BADLY I WANTED THESE. I donāt regret the purchase but itās honestly the best pair of pyjamas I own at the moment.
Cringe pose.
But yeah this ends my review. It wasnāt much of one honestly but Iāll get there one day. I definitely plan to do more.
Feel free to give me feedback through messages and just give it to me how it is, donāt sugar coat it!
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