٭٭٭ No Man Walks Alone - Official Affiliate Thread ٭٭٭ (a.k.a. I shouldn't have slept on it)

[Ziqianzhu]

In terms of handwork, they’re not really comparable. Carrara only uses hand sewing for attachment of collar, armscye/sleeve and lining (the most important parts to be fair). Everything else is machine sewn. We get the lapel buttonhole handsewn because it’s pretty.

Formosa was entirely made by hand except part of trousers by machine. But they didn't know MTM. They had a lot of variance and no dedicated QC which made the process of getting a custom jacket to fit right without fitting very unpredictable.

With Carrara we have a real MTM program because that’s what they do. Their fitting manual is a bible, their QC is on point. If it’s measured right , it will be made right.

in terms of the cut and silhouette, the main differences are a little more support on the shoulder line, a lower gorge and buttoning stance in the Carrara model we developed. After fitting a lot of different people and body types, I think that the block is exceptionally well patterned. It fits a lot of people quite well to begin with. We use adjustments to refine that.

Thanks for the detailed explanations. Really appreciate these makers NMWA introduced. I am very happy with the pieces of Formosa I have. Except one MTM trouser which is off size.. I am expecting that Carrara has different level of handwork at a lower price point and like your description of the fitting process. I will go to east coast later this year, if I have time to detour, I will be in.

 

[Easily Amused]

My own MTM suit

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That is a gorgeous necktie. Is it a wool TYT?

 

[King Calder]

Can anyone think of a reason I shouldn't buy this?

What people coppin in the sale? My pickups so far:

 

[JayDotz]

I was pretty restrained with the sale but picked up a few things I’ve been eyeing for a long time.

 

[tailoredtech]

How much did it shrink with a hand wash? Mine fits like a glove out of the box but I'm wondering if I should size up while I have the chance.

I washed on a cold gentle cycle without putting the shirt in a mesh bag, and it definitely shrunk maybe 1 size down. It's not snug but it is a bit short, though as I wear it, it does get better. Might be a good idea to size up 1

 

[Duke Silver]

Got a second pair of the Rota Easy Pants since I was so happy with the first pair. Can't say enough good things about them. NMWA really hit it out of the park with those. I love the idea of easy pants, but these are the first ones I've come across (and I've tried many) that actually deliver on the promise of mixing comfort w/ some degree of tailored elegance.

 

[blacklight]

@MeatFish how did you size on the doppiaa double breasted relative to your usual?

 

[kjb]

Sale pick ups were business / casual

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[thatboyo]

Copped the Leder drawstring shirt jacket and also contemplating the striped trousers

 

[MeatFish]

@MeatFish how did you size on the doppiaa double breasted relative to your usual?

I'd take a 54 for in the db and I'm usually a 52 in most IT sizing. Wearing a 52 in the Carrara shoot for reference.

 

[whorishconsumer]

Call me early, but when would we expect the Chamula fisherman crew (in Ivory) to be restocked?

 

[gdl203]

Hi Early, I'm Greg

Couple months

 

[Ambulance Chaser]

Anybody have experience with the Masterpiece travel tote bag they can share? Is it large enough to use alone as an overnight bag or for a long weekend if you're not bringing tailored clothing and an extra pair of shoes?

 

[gdl203]

Also, does anybody have IRL pics of the Carerra MTM?

Customer picking up his MTM suit today

 

[King Calder]

Just give me a reason lol