٭٭٭ No Man Walks Alone - Official Affiliate Thread ٭٭٭ (a.k.a. I shouldn't have slept on it)

[Trayco]

Week three already! We've got some extra pieces from Inis Meain, Portuguese Flannel, Document, 3sixteen, and Wythe, but we've also got a few big drops.

I'll start with IKIJI as it's always been a personal favorite and we have some great new styles in the mix this time around.

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Molded polos are back, and lovely as ever. These are sort of a signature for IKIJI at this point, and they use a 3d knitting machine so there is no waste, it's got a great anatomical shape, all that good stuff. Just an all-timer.

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Speaking of all-timers, wool jersey turtlenecks and tees are here and we had to get the full range. I think every season I go on and on about these but there is something so hard to beat about these. They regulate temperature well, they are super low-maintenance and machine washable, and they look just as good under a shacket as they do with a suit.

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Light quilted crewneck with that classic onion quilt. More like a tee, the quilting is what brings it closer to a sweatshirt. As with all Ikiji, the fabric is stellar and that really sets it apart.

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Three killer pieces in this slubby wool/cotton. It's nice and thick and woven with the wool on the front and cotton on the back, so they can be worn right against the skin if you choose. Good weight means the work jacket can be worn as, well, a jacket.

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Continuing this ecru story, we have this undyed wool piece. With plain cuffs and an oversized fit, it's more like an overshirt. And how about that texture! It's sort of light, puffy, and... fluffy?

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The light of my life, IKIJI side-tab trousers. Wool and linen mix this time around with a lot of striation and a lot of personality. Killer drape, as always. If these work for you they're hard to beat!

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Nice and sharp, single pleats, beautiful wool. I know the guys will do these justice on the livestream when you can see them in motion so I'll just leave it at that.

I love Ikiji just as much as Kyle!
Wool tees are just such a good staple. I always pick up any new colors.

 

[Easily Amused]

I love Ikiji just as much as Kyle!
Wool tees are just such a good staple. I always pick up any new colors.

I was eyeing these wool tees. Are they good to wear on their own in hot weather, or are they more for layering? (I only have cotton and linen tees, or some mix thereof.)

 

[conceptual 4est]

De Bonne Facture is back this season, and we have a tight selection of what they do best. Starting with...



There it is. Granddad coat. Undyed herringbone wool. Swish.



And we've got some more undyed wool! This is goldilocks territory here, from the perfect subtle mockneck to the sponginess of the wool to that perfect natural hue. phew.



DbF's wool shackets have been really strong for a few years now, and this time around it's no exception. A few regular posters here have these from past seasons, and they always speak highly of them. Definitely one of those styles that just "clicks" after trying on even if it looks sort of plain on a monitor.



Hiking trousers are another style that have regular fans, and so we had to grab this brown colorway for the season to complement the natural color we've had in the past.



As do the balloon trousers, now in this new khaki green color. although there is something strangely smooth about the lookbook photos I assure you the real ones have a more natural drape 😅

 

[Trayco]

I was eyeing these wool tees. Are they good to wear on their own in hot weather, or are they more for layering? (I only have cotton and linen tees, or some mix thereof.)

I wear on their own or under a blazer, jacket and such.
Even in hot weather they work!

 

[conceptual 4est]

I was eyeing these wool tees. Are they good to wear on their own in hot weather, or are they more for layering? (I only have cotton and linen tees, or some mix thereof.)

I wear my ecru short sleeve on in hot weather sometimes, but I think largely because of the color and the closer fit of mine it can be a bit intense for me in that context. I prefer it under an open shirt, even a short sleeve one, in a situation like that. Otherwise I wear it under shackets and casual suits in the spring and fall.

 

[Trayco]

De Bonne Facture is back this season, and we have a tight selection of what they do best. Starting with...

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There it is. Granddad coat. Undyed herringbone wool. Swish.

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And we've got some more undyed wool! This is goldilocks territory here, from the perfect subtle mockneck to the sponginess of the wool to that perfect natural hue. phew.

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DbF's wool shackets have been really strong for a few years now, and this time around it's no exception. A few regular posters here have these from past seasons, and they always speak highly of them. Definitely one of those styles that just "clicks" after trying on even if it looks sort of plain on a monitor.

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Hiking trousers are another style that have regular fans, and so we had to grab this brown colorway for the season to complement the natural color we've had in the past.

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As do the balloon trousers, now in this new khaki green color. although there is something strangely smooth about the lookbook photos I assure you the real ones have a more natural drape 😅

Holy moly!

 

[rdaws]

Has anyone used the G Inglese MTM program? There doesn’t seem to be much info about it. I need to pick up a few new shirts and want to move upmarket a bit, but it’s always a challenge to get a shirt that gets the neck, body, sleeves, and cuffs all correct without going MTM. Curious to hear about others’ experiences, cost, results, timing.

 

[Friend]

@conceptual 4est How would you say the fit/feel/vibe of the DBF shacket compares to the CAMO Balio shackets?

 

[ericgereghty]

Has anyone used the G Inglese MTM program? There doesn’t seem to be much info about it. I need to pick up a few new shirts and want to move upmarket a bit, but it’s always a challenge to get a shirt that gets the neck, body, sleeves, and cuffs all correct without going MTM. Curious to hear about others’ experiences, cost, results, timing.

Believe @Mr. Six & @lordsuperb do, though they could be one of the select few who can do straight MTO sizing

 

[gdl203]

@lordsuperb could not do MTO... needs room for

 

[Trayco]

@conceptual 4est How would you say the fit/feel/vibe of the DBF shacket compares to the CAMO Balio shackets?

I think k can chime in as I have both from last year.
The shacket is way thicker and heavier. The bailo is lighter and more refined for a smart casual look.

 

[ericgereghty]

Speaking of Les Muscles, Japanese sizing makes me feel like a large boi

 

[zissou]

I really wanted one of everything from the DBF drop. I picked up a pair of the brown hiking trousers because they are my most favorite pants ever.

 

[Easily Amused]

Wow, a lot of DBF stuff in my size sold out quick! I did get two tees - the pink Ikiji from the new drop, and a GRP from the sale that I've had my eye on for a while.



Apart from "normal" daily seasonal use, these will be accompanying me on a three-week trip to Argentina over our winter / their summer. My plan is to take a lot of lower-maintenance tops that will keep me cool and keep the sweat absorption down (mostly linen GRPs and Inis Meáins). These two should work out nicely

 

[jimney]

Wow balloon trousers were popular, a few sizes were gone by the time I got there. I got an order in for what I think is the right size for me so fingers crossed.