18 East

[JelleKelle]

My measurements: 180cm, 34”. Pictures below, sorry for bad lighting conditions.

Jian: For a 34” waist, I would recommend sizing up one size. I wouldn't go up two sizes but choose a different model instead (I don't like too oversized carrot cuts).
Unfortunately, the green Jian had a white spot in the crotch area when it was delivered. I know this can happen with natural dyes, but of course it's a bit unfortunate in this area. If I lived in the USA, I would have sent them back because of that, but well...

Cascade: I normally wear a M or L. Wouldn't want to size up. I always feel a bit guilty wearing clothes made of synthetic material because of environmental pollution. Still, this jacket is just fantastic. I wear it almost every day and I hope it stays that way for a long time. Maybe that will also reduce my bad conscience.

Gorecki: Color much nicer in real life than online. Slightly darker. Jacquard is more subtle than expected, which is good for me as I don't like it too flashy. Pants are a little too wide for my taste. But damn, these are comfy!

Lamar: Fabric is heavier than expected. I would recommend to downsize if you want to wear it with normal width jeans, Jian or similar. If with Gorecki or similar I would stay TTS. I think when it is downsized, it loses just a tiny little of its charm. Arms could be a little wider, but it's still within reason. Lovely coat, for sure.

Spoiler

Jian in XL

Jian in L, Cascade in M

Gorecki in L, turtleneck from frist drop (best turtleneck ever made)

Jian in L

Lamar in S

 

[malcb33]

My measurements: 180cm, 34”. Pictures below, sorry for bad lighting conditions.

Jian: For a 34” waist, I would recommend sizing up one size. I wouldn't go up two sizes but choose a different model instead (I don't like too oversized carrot cuts).
Unfortunately, the green Jian had a white spot in the crotch area when it was delivered. I know this can happen with natural dyes, but of course it's a bit unfortunate in this area. If I lived in the USA, I would have sent them back because of that, but well...

Cascade: I normally wear a M or L. Wouldn't want to size up. I always feel a bit guilty wearing clothes made of synthetic material because of environmental pollution. Still, this jacket is just fantastic. I wear it almost every day and I hope it stays that way for a long time. Maybe that will also reduce my bad conscience.

Gorecki: Color much nicer in real life than online. Slightly darker. Jacquard is more subtle than expected, which is good for me as I don't like it too flashy. Pants are a little too wide for my taste. But damn, these are comfy!

Lamar: Fabric is heavier than expected. I would recommend to downsize if you want to wear it with normal width jeans, Jian or similar. If with Gorecki or similar I would stay TTS. I think when it is downsized, it loses just a tiny little of its charm. Arms could be a little wider, but it's still within reason. Lovely coat, for sure.

Spoiler

Jian in XL
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Jian in L, Cascade in M
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Gorecki in L, turtleneck from frist drop (best turtleneck ever made)
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Jian in L
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Lamar in S
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Always great to see posts like this! Have you washed and dried your Gorreckis yet? Washing and Drying hot will emphasize the jacquard and they'll shrink about a 1/2 size IMO.

 

[JelleKelle]

Always great to see posts like this! Have you washed and dried your Gorreckis yet? Washing and Drying hot will emphasize the jacquard and they'll shrink about a 1/2 size IMO.

Not yet. Does this also happen when air drying? I would like to keep the structure as it is.

 

[NickPollica]

Sorry to be the peanut gallery, just sharing my nitpicking cos it seems like small things get better every year with the returning designs.

Always refining and happy to get feedback, even if I disagree with most of it. 😏

Samantha’s Seguin jacket epic. Sorry the length in body and sleeve didn’t work for you but they’re very much what we were going for.

 

[CarterH]

Figured I'd throw some opinions out there as well

As an average height guy I really appreciate the shorter sleeve length on most pieces.

The wool Ida is incredible. Can't believe stock is still sitting for that. Price felt high until I put the jacket on. The cut and materials >

My only real complaint with it is that I would have preferred wool or poly blend ribbing for the cuffs, as I worry that the cotton? will stretch out over time. The sleeve end is pretty snug though so I don't expect the sleeves to fall over my hands, so it's kind of a non-issue for me. Also I find the neck to be a bit snug. I find that the neck is a little snug on most 18E pieces, and my neck isn't that big (~16", and I generally wear XL)

Also the Rainshadow is the best rain jacket I've ever put on, and the Danilo is similarly amazing. Very happy those were a part of the archive sale.

 

[symphvaria]

Figured I'd throw some opinions out there as well

As an average height guy I really appreciate the shorter sleeve length on most pieces.

The wool Ida is incredible. Can't believe stock is still sitting for that. Price felt high until I put the jacket on. The cut and materials >

My only real complaint with it is that I would have preferred wool or poly blend ribbing for the cuffs, as I worry that the cotton? will stretch out over time. The sleeve end is pretty snug though so I don't expect the sleeves to fall over my hands, so it's kind of a non-issue for me. Also I find the neck to be a bit snug. I find that the neck is a little snug on most 18E pieces, and my neck isn't that big (~16", and I generally wear XL)

Also the Rainshadow is the best rain jacket I've ever put on, and the Danilo is similarly amazing. Very happy those were a part of the archive sale.

The ribbing material does stretch out over time IME, which helps a lot with that early collar tightness but does mean that the cuffs get a bit loosey goosey after a while. Still not big enough to slip over your hands, but maybe not the most secure when putting on and taking off layers.

 

[airhead]

i wish i had complaints. it’d save me a lot of money

 

[stormboy202]

Wes shirt is awesome - needed a winter button down that wasn’t just a plaid flannel. Would definitely recommend sizing up tho. Went XXL instead of normal XL based on measurements and it fits perfect.

Any pics with your Wes??

 

[malcb33]

Not yet. Does this also happen when air drying? I would like to keep the structure as it is.

Kind of but not as pronounced. When you dry the them on hot it really puffs up the jacquard pattern but you’ll loose some length and a little width.

You can do it in increments (10 mins or so) if you’re concerned.

 

[Thethrill]

These pics are great. I need to get a pair of Jians.

My measurements: 180cm, 34”. Pictures below, sorry for bad lighting conditions.

Jian: For a 34” waist, I would recommend sizing up one size. I wouldn't go up two sizes but choose a different model instead (I don't like too oversized carrot cuts).
Unfortunately, the green Jian had a white spot in the crotch area when it was delivered. I know this can happen with natural dyes, but of course it's a bit unfortunate in this area. If I lived in the USA, I would have sent them back because of that, but well...

Cascade: I normally wear a M or L. Wouldn't want to size up. I always feel a bit guilty wearing clothes made of synthetic material because of environmental pollution. Still, this jacket is just fantastic. I wear it almost every day and I hope it stays that way for a long time. Maybe that will also reduce my bad conscience.

Gorecki: Color much nicer in real life than online. Slightly darker. Jacquard is more subtle than expected, which is good for me as I don't like it too flashy. Pants are a little too wide for my taste. But damn, these are comfy!

Lamar: Fabric is heavier than expected. I would recommend to downsize if you want to wear it with normal width jeans, Jian or similar. If with Gorecki or similar I would stay TTS. I think when it is downsized, it loses just a tiny little of its charm. Arms could be a little wider, but it's still within reason. Lovely coat, for sure.

Spoiler

Jian in XL
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Jian in L, Cascade in M
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Gorecki in L, turtleneck from frist drop (best turtleneck ever made)
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Jian in L
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Lamar in S
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[kjb]

When it’s really cold first and only things I reach for. Add the old standard issue hoodie and I’m good for the day.

Recurring theme for me while reading through the comments here is that while all this stuff looks and feels really good, it actually does what it’s supposed to really well. This set up is a wearable blanket and walking around in 20 degree weather is easy. My Helly shell kept completely dry while moving on a very wet Wednesday. Thanks @NickPollica and the team for all the effort to make really nice clothes that all do a job to a very high standard. That has to be incredibly hard.