Z Zegna Suit... Good Deal?

Heero · May 13, 2009

Ok, this isn't a SUPER cheap deal I got, I wanted to see what SFers think before the suit arrives by UPS this week.

http://www.bluefly.com/Zegna-Z-Zegna...901/detail.fly

Got it for about $1,080.... looks Modern and I love the fit of Zegna suits. Let me know what you guys think.

cgo · May 13, 2009

I have to say it is a bit too much. If you do a search on this forum you can get some real low price on Z Zegna suit (as low as $300 for a new suit)

Heero · May 13, 2009

I have tried searching Zegna on this forum for a while. Haven't really seen any deals for Zegna suits... especially $300 new. I would be interested in seeing where I can see those deals on B/S.

My size is also pretty rare to find, (38s).

JohnGalt · May 13, 2009

Almost $1100 for a Z Zegna - pass. Better off going RLBL.

JohnD356 · May 13, 2009

Originally Posted by JohnGalt

Almost $1100 for a Z Zegna - pass. Better off going RLBL.

RLBL quality is better, but the cut is quite different. You'd have to try on both. The 'Z' is far more forgiving. But, you can always order an RLBL during tomorrow's sale and compare the two in person.

Philip1978 · May 13, 2009

Originally Posted by JohnD356

RLBL quality is better, but the cut is quite different. You'd have to try on both. The 'Z' is far more forgiving. But, you can always order an RLBL during tomorrow's sale and compare the two in person.

How much will they be going for?

Heero · May 13, 2009

I'm going for the more modern look. I know RLBL is on the modern side, but the look of Z Zegna attracted me more. I don't know... maybe it's just me?

OffTheRack · May 13, 2009

I don't know what your access is to New York, but a few weeks ago I actually picked up a Z-Zegna for around $700 from Bloomingdale's. I'm also a fan of the fit, but the stated Bluefly price is the non-sale price from Bloomies. And they have 30% off sales fairly regularly there too (the salesman I worked with gave me a sale price that I had previously missed during the week, so I bet you can get a sale price just about anytime in this economy).

JohnD356 · May 13, 2009

Originally Posted by Heero

I'm going for the more modern look. I know RLBL is on the modern side, but the look of Z Zegna attracted me more. I don't know... maybe it's just me?
If by 'modern' you mean high-armholes, slim-cut, narrow lapels, flat-front pants, then the RLBL is more 'modern' than the Z Zegna cut on that particular suit (I have both that Z Zegna and a few RLBLs). If you do get the Bluefly suit, at least use one of their 10% off codes that are floating around. The RL sale starts tomorrow too, so a RLBL suit will be appx. the same as that Z Zegna. You can always order one to compare. You can't tell which one will fit you better by looking online.

Toorman · May 13, 2009

Originally Posted by Heero

I'm going for the more modern look. I know RLBL is on the modern side, but the look of Z Zegna attracted me more. I don't know... maybe it's just me?

It's not you. Don't get sucked into the RLBL hype. It's a very distinctive cut with strong shoulders, a low button stance and slim trousers. They look great on some but fail on others. In terms of construction it's no contest. The RLBL is fully canvassed and the side tabs are a great touch but fit is paramount. You can definitely find better deals on Z Zegna's as they are routinely on sale at 40% off as stated above. Won't hurt to try the RLBL and you should also consider Blue Label for that matter but you need to get the suit that fits best and you feel most comfortable wearing.

winston · May 13, 2009

Personally I like the Zegna cut, but I can't imagine paying that much for a Z Zegna suit. But then I'm an experienced and patient ebay hunter and not a 38S.

Closer · May 13, 2009

black label is about 1700-1900 retail. tomorrow you can get 30% off, plus another 15%

if you didnt get the invite, just call a store and say you did. the associates will jump through hoops to find you want you want, and they can search all stores. they will ship it right to you. you dont have to go in, and they wont know you didnt get the invite.

if you call a store today. the associate will probably just offer to ring it up at the discount price tonight. they did for me.

i would ask them to track down some purple label suits for you. they are 40% off plus another 15%!!

the original price on them is around 4000.00 though.

JohnD356 · May 13, 2009

Most stores don't care about the invite cards. SA's have been shipping stuff out for a week now. They just want the commission.

acconrad · May 13, 2009

Originally Posted by Closer

black label is about 1700-1900 retail. tomorrow you can get 30% off, plus another 15%

if you didnt get the invite, just call a store and say you did. the associates will jump through hoops to find you want you want, and they can search all stores. they will ship it right to you. you dont have to go in, and they wont know you didnt get the invite.

if you call a store today. the associate will probably just offer to ring it up at the discount price tonight. they did for me.

i would ask them to track down some purple label suits for you. they are 40% off plus another 15%!!

the original price on them is around 4000.00 though.

Is that still really worth it? I've seen RLBL suits going for $600 on here, which is certainly less than the deals you'll get at a RL store.

AR_Six · May 13, 2009

^At the store you have a selection of sizes and patterns. Here not so much. I've always thought Z Zegna was basically garbage, and mainline Zegna is the only way to go there. But ymmv.

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