SPIER & MACKAY - Official Affiliate Thread

[ryewo[i dmfsOZI490w]

The issue with the balmacan might be that people suddenly realize they’re not James Bond or Don Draper.

 

[James1051]

More balmacaan chat
The balmacaan has more length, in the same size, than the polos and the overcoat sb and db.
I like that extra length and would like to see the polos and overcoats get longer than the present knee-high standard.
Extra length aside, I prefer the polos and sb and db overcoats. Just one mans opinion.

Lot of folks lobbied for balmacaans. Hope they are buying.

 

[FlyingHorker]

More balmacaan chat
The balmacaan has more length, in the same size, than the polos and the overcoat sb and db.
I like that extra length and would like to see the polos and overcoats get longer than the present knee-high standard.
Extra length aside, I prefer the polos and sb and db overcoats. Just one mans opinion.

Lot of folks lobbied for balmacaans. Hope they are buying.

+1 on the longer length.

 

[Wrenkin]

I just went ahead and bought a couple sizes of the grey balmacaan. We'll see what works. I think the houndstooth would have been more appealing had the pattern been a little smaller, like the Beams version in Harris tweed, but I've always wanted a grey one anyways. I've had my eye on a Magee tweed model for years, but unfortunately those are hard to find in my size. Once again, I'm very happy that S&M offers a wide array of sizes, and lengths, at a reasonable price. I'm sure the US $1,400 model at O'Connell's is great, but based on last year's Polo coat I think I'll be satisfied with the Zanieri version.

 

[Eli Curt]

Are higher rise, side adjustable trousers only available as separates; & with the Neapolitan fit? I’m trying to figure out my first adventure with S&M tailoring.

Also, anyone find their Short jackets too short? From the measurements, it looks like I might be better served going with a regular.

Thanks!

I think you'll be pleasantly surprised.

I'm a fair bit taller than you and I just take a regular. The neapolitan fits me better as the cut is a bit longer.

The overall proportions are a bit more "aggressive" so keep that in mind. Higher rise, higher armholes, bigger lapels, *more* of a head-on appearance when meeting someone for coffee, muffins or even a cheery danish.

 

[Ezio]

Someone asked about popping collars (lol) on SB overcoats a while back and I forgot to snap a pic

 

[saskatoonjay]

Someone asked about popping collars (lol) on SB overcoats a while back and I forgot to snap a pic

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Thanks, Ez. That was my ridiculous-sounding question. In Saskatchewan the wind is relentless, and pulling the collar up is a survival strategy. Some collars don’t stay up, but that one looks perfect.

 

[Burzan]

I think some of you are waiting for cord pics so here’s some before I drop trousers off to be hemmed.

 

[chenzhongbi]

Epic

I think some of you are waiting for cord pics so here’s some before I drop trousers off to be hemmed.

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[pickergc]

London blokes asking about the clothes... (all S&M, less 1s&2s)

 

[Torzano]

I think some of you are waiting for cord pics so here’s some before I drop trousers off to be hemmed.

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Wow. Pretty sick dude!

 

[ericgereghty]

Are higher rise, side adjustable trousers only available as separates; & with the Neapolitan fit? I’m trying to figure out my first adventure with S&M tailoring.

Also, anyone find their Short jackets too short? From the measurements, it looks like I might be better served going with a regular.

Thanks!

Without knowing dimensions, I’d consider going regular. I’m right on the border of S/R, and I think the R (at least for SM RTW) is much better. Another benefit is the lowered button stance.

I wish it got cold enough here for a nice coat. Still seersucker weather here. S&M shirt/jacket/trou

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and thank you @yungchomsky for the shirt

Everything is so money, though I’d prefer full suit. Seersucker, even navy tonal, feel wrong as an odd jacket to me.

 

[Rotbart]

The cords look terrific. Wish they were in my budget right now.

 

[45bur]

@spiermackay Is it possible to do an mto with the Moon POW fabric from last year? It doesn't appear to be an option in the online mot selection.

 

[bbob2013]

Thanks for responding everybody, I have it worked out now.