Anglo-Italian

[sargeinaz]

As @te0o says, not a big problem for me either. TBH, I find the martingala pockets more annoying as (because of the style, I know) they aren't really placed well for hands.

In other AIC news, I bought a pair of their washed cotton chinos (back on sale recently) and find them to be fine, I guess. But, for £330 they don't feel particularly amazing quality and the rise is a bit lower than I'd like. On the rise, in general, I find there's a difference between their RTW trousers and what the staff wear - or what is the perceived house style. Seems a bit odd.

I totally agree with this and have thought this for a while. The AIC guys all have suits with extended shoulders and high rise trousers and when I look at the sizing chart for the jackets they have room in the chest and waist, but fairly narrow shoulders for the tagged size (compared to let’s say Natalino which more on the extended side) and the trousers have a lower rise for the tagged size compared to what I see the AIC guys wear as well.

This is particularly apparent with Jake’s newer jackets and trousers which are definitely more extended in the shoulder and roomier as well as higher rise/roomier trousers than what he had a couple years ago.

 

[mina262]

I tend to size up and tailor the waist in a bit.

 

[dapperdan88]

I totally agree with this and have thought this for a while. The AIC guys all have suits with extended shoulders and high rise trousers and when I look at the sizing chart for the jackets they have room in the chest and waist, but fairly narrow shoulders for the tagged size (compared to let’s say Natalino which more on the extended side) and the trousers have a lower rise for the tagged size compared to what I see the AIC guys wear as well.

This is particularly apparent with Jake’s newer jackets and trousers which are definitely more extended in the shoulder and roomier as well as higher rise/roomier trousers than what he had a couple years ago.

I've been eyeing AIC but have hesitated for this very reason. Most of my wardrobe is MTM but the closest RTW size would be 50. According to the size chart the chest and waist have room but the shoulder measurement seems oddly small.

Does anyone have first hand experience with size comparisons between AIC and Spier & MacKay or Suitsupply? Most of my closet is S&M but I am familiar with SS sizing.

 

[jssdc]

First AIC MTM order on the way. Simple navy blazer in the house hopsack to start. Happy to post photos and impressions when it arrives.