Dear J. Peterman
Dear J. Peterman
arrived in my post box today. What a welcome sight it was. I recently re-connected with your brand...having thought that you were long gone. What a delight to discover that you
have been going from strength to strength all these years. I love that you are still "travelling the world to find uncommonly good stuff." Your creative energy is unsurpassed. This morning, over a cup of coffee and your catalog, I travelled the world.
My contemplations are thus....
Indian Print Duster (No 2797)
in diaphanous, silk georgette.
Crushed Velvet Blazer in Moss Green (No.2821)
From Florence you say?
Most Dangerous Short Leather Jacket (No 2805)
I am sure Virginia Hall would have been most impressed.
Adventurous Shirt Dress (No. 1829)
First sighting: Paris.
Tie-Front Blouse (No. 1851)
1950's Kate meets Lana
Ottoman Silk Pleat Front Pants (No. 2487)
Drape, pleats, lined, invisible zipper,
darts for shape... all music to my ears.
If I could pack these bags and oh,
how I would love too....
The Chesterfield Suitcase Collection (No.1926)
English...First Class
With bags in hand, I would pop on....
Miss Blue Hat (No. 1010)
from Ecuador
and...
Italian Bucket Bag (No.2829)
But, before I go....
I had to take a look at your
one-of-a-kind collection.
These caught my eye....
Antique Dressmakers Mannequin,
Ca. 1920.(No.C722)
Only because it has been a secret desire of mine...
Kilim-Patterned Armchair (No. 3144)
because we think along the same lines...
read here
Lastly, I would love to sit in this chair
with your reading suggestion,
A Day with Picasso (No.1211)
On that note, I sign off,
thanking you for one of the best morning
coffee's I have had in some time!
See you in my travels!
images~ J. Peterman
I love this company, it makes we want to see the world!
Ooh I love J. Peterman too! I used to sit and read it and think of travel to distant shores... I loved how everything had a "story". I still have some of the books I bought there, and the beautiful cognac colored leather suitcase with the hard sides, as well as a fantastic, though seldom used, train case. You brought back some fabulous memories. I think it reminds us too, that the British were the pioneers of "glamping".
ReplyDeleteI too love J. Peterman; like you I thought they were extinct. I am so happy to see they are not. I need to get back on their mailing list. And find a copy of "Out of Africa". I would also like a copy of the book! Oh, I am but a simple Yankee with Welsh heritage.
ReplyDeleteI used to get J. Peterman catalogues and thought they were long gone...will try and reconnect.
ReplyDeleteLoved Out of Africa...especially the scene where Robert Redford washes Meryl Streep's hair!
I'm off to check out the link...
This is interesting....I guess I am not the only one!
ReplyDeleteThe website is worth checking out...the Newsletter is interesting too. www.petermanseye.com
Thanks for your comments :)
I too, loved J. Peterman with all the little stories and no longer receive it either. Loved when some comedy I can't remember...Seinfeld??...had an actor that quoted it all the time...funny!
ReplyDeleteLove your choices, so classy from the catalog but had to laugh about the dressing manniquen, my grandmother had one and as children she had a name, we dressed her up and had hours of fun with her! Wonder what ever became of her??
Too funny Donna! When I asked my husband if he remembered the brand he said " Isn't he the guy that Elaine worked for in Seinfeld?" How is that for a blast from the past. The man has a memory that never quits.
ReplyDeleteHe was right of course. Enjoy the site!!!
oh my....Seinfeldis exactly what I thought....hilarious.....being a Brit I didn't know it was real!!!
ReplyDeleteI bought the green Medici coat!
ReplyDeleteNow here I am thinking that I should put 'Out of Africa' on again. I play the soundtrack constantly. Sigh.
ReplyDeleteLOVE the 'duster' but I know I wouldn't be dusting with it. LOL
xxx
I love the Peterman catalogue. Reading it is such a pleasure. I've ordered a couple of things from there too. If you are in search of something different...it's the place to go.
ReplyDeleteI have always liked J. Peterman too. Have even bought from them before. And when I saw their recent catalogue, I got that same feeling all over again. Glad to know I have company. And I really want a velvet jacket.
ReplyDeleteOoh, Out of Africa - I should see that one again :)
ReplyDeleteFirst thing I think of is Seinfeld also. I never have browsed or owned a J. Peterman catalog. I almost bought one off of Ebay for hubby in honor of our long love for Seinfeld.
ReplyDeleteNow I want one too...LOL Love the suitcases, hat, and Italian Bucket Purse. The suitcases would look grand in use or sitting in the corner of a room.
What are the prices like?
Another posts that of yours that makes me smile reminisce and dream.
Thanks~
Gorgeous - I love some of those clothes, well really most of those clothes. They really do look vintage.
ReplyDeleteAnd they ship to Australia...I'm now in serious trouble! That Indian duster...oh yes :)
ReplyDeleteI haven't seen a J. Peterman catalog in years. I used to save my copies, thinking that they are so unique someday they will be collectors items. But I think my stash got tossed at some point. Have no idea where they are if they are still with me. ;-)
ReplyDeleteLove your choices! ~ Sarah
Lovely! I too adore watching "Out of Africa" over and over again, the scenery, the fashion and Meryl's beautiful accent!
ReplyDeleteOh those outfits are really gorgeous...
ReplyDeleteAnd they do have a wonderful site:)
Thanks you all for your comments....so nice to see so many J. Peterman fans. Now I am curious...I wonder if Mr. J. Peterman will find his way to this site :)
ReplyDeleteSimply - a brilliant post!
ReplyDeleteGreetings from Périgord
karin
While, I, like you, love to travel . . . I have never heard of J Peterman and his catalogue. I will have to check this out.
ReplyDeleteFondly,
Glenda