SPIER & MACKAY - Official Affiliate Thread

[7_rocket]

Went to the store. Picked up a linen BD dress shirt, chukka boot in suede and a knit tee shirt. I always go in for one thing and end up with more.

So regarding the knit polo. While I loved the fit and look, for me the sleeves were too long. It was slightly just above my elbows. Maybe that's how it's suppose to be but I'm used to the typical polo fit where it hits mid biceps.

However, the fit and fabric felt great.

I really like how the knit tee shirt fit though. It's a very nice upgrade to the run of the mil t shirt. Got it in Burgundy only ad there was no stock of cream in size large..I'll try to post fit pics when I'm back in shape.

 

[saskatoonjay]

Does Mackay rhyme with "decay" or "tacky?" 🤔

Rhymes with "risqué". But where I live it sometimes rhymes with "black eye."

 

[jermyzy]

Hey guys, I'm thinking of ordering a MTO suit in the dusty blue, but can't figure out which colour the buttons are. There are only limited options for MTO, I think only the dark horn and light horn are suitable for this jacket, but in the picture it looks like something in between?

 

[marker2037]

I would go light brown horn with that one. Picture looks dark brown.

 

[dinted voice]

Can anyone post thoughts on the chore coat fit? Trying to decide between small or medium. I wear small in the over shirts and 15.5 contemporary shirts. Just curious how other people sized.

 

[SteveMc]

I really like the new high-rise pleated trousers in cotton.

 

[alkydrinker]

Can anyone post thoughts on the chore coat fit? Trying to decide between small or medium. I wear small in the over shirts and 15.5 contemporary shirts. Just curious how other people sized.

I am between a L and XL ....I went with XL and love the fit. The fit is relaxed, but not oversized. I would also say the XL fits in line with where a lot of other brands would be an L, so I do think these chore coats fit about a half-size smaller than average US alpha-sizing.

Also, I'll add that the chore coat provides excellent range of motion. I can't stand any sort of top where when you reach forward you feel any restriction or binding behind the shoulders or armpits. I don't know what it is exactly about a cut that does this—it's def not just a matter of sizing, as I've put on items that fit big that bind as well as stuff that is too slim for me in the body where range of motion is still unrestricted. A main reason I bought the S&M chorecoat was after buying a different brand that was restrictive, and thankfully the S&M coat is excellent in this regard.

 

[alkydrinker]

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[hysteria]

I really like the new high-rise pleated trousers in cotton.

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This looks nice. I haven't seen this on their site. Can you post a link please?

 

[SteveMc]

This looks nice. I haven't seen this on their site. Can you post a link please?

Stone - High Rise Trousers | SPIER & MACKAY

Spier & Mackay

www.spierandmackay.com

 

[hysteria]

Stone - High Rise Trousers | SPIER & MACKAY

Spier & Mackay

www.spierandmackay.com

I'll give it a try. I found that their regular stone trousers have poor quality cotton. I'm hoping the cotton on this one is better.
As usual though, they're already out of sizes. It's one of the biggest pain points of ordering fro SM.

 

[FlyingHorker]

Anyone else interested in casual wash and wear suits? I think they'd be perfect in an Ivy cut.

Brooks Brothers used to do this in some decades past in poplin/poly blends, and Drake's sort of does this with their Games' suit (not sure if it's washable though).

S&M has tried this once or twice in the past, but didn't try it again. I do recall there was some cut issues.

 

[alkydrinker]

Anyone else interested in casual wash and wear suits? I think they'd be perfect in an Ivy cut.

Brooks Brothers used to do this in some decades past in poplin/poly blends, and Drake's sort of does this with their Games' suit (not sure if it's washable though).

S&M has tried this once or twice in the past, but didn't try it again. I do recall there was some cut issues.

Yes, I would likely buy that. If it was in an Ivy cut, I'd definitely buy it.

The current crop of chore coats machine wash really well, so similar fabric and unstructured construction in a sport coat shape with available matching pants would be sweet.

Was it last fall that they teased an Ivy sack jacket (see attached pic)? ....oddly it was never released. If they went all out with an undarted sack front for this theoretical wash and wear suit, it might a bit polarizing...although maybe not as long as it fits good.

The vintage wash and wear suits by Brooks, Haspel, etc are really cool overall, although the wool poly blend fabrics on some I've seen can look a bit dated. On the plus side, I feel like the shoulders always look extra good on those because of the avoidance of padding to make them washable.

 

[FlyingHorker]

Yes, I would likely buy that. If it was in an Ivy cut, I'd definitely buy it.

The current crop of chore coats machine wash really well, so similar fabric and unstructured construction in a sport coat shape with available matching pants would be sweet.

Was it last fall that they teased an Ivy sack jacket (see attached pic)? ....oddly it was never released. If they went all out with an undarted sack front for this theoretical wash and wear suit, it might a bit polarizing...although maybe not as long as it fits good.

The vintage wash and wear suits by Brooks, Haspel, etc are really cool overall, although the wool poly blend fabrics on some I've seen can look a bit dated. On the plus side, I feel like the shoulders always look extra good on those because of the avoidance of padding to make them washable.

Yeah I was also looking forward to that Ivy sack jacket, not sure what happened with that one. @SpierTeam ?

S&M did release washed, unstructured cotton suits a couple years ago, but they did look a bit dumpy overall. So either we need a new cut, or embrace that it's not going to drape cleanly.

I'm not against poly if it will help the fabric maintain shape and drape, and not decrease breathability.

Hmm, what looks dated about the wool poly blends on the vintage suits? To me, they look almost too perfect with no wear and tear.

 

[TheLawBeard]

I asked about that one on IG. They said likely release later this season. Shipping and logistics issues messed up their original release timeline on that one.