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Hold on, does this also apply to the seersucker camp collar G.Inglese shortsleeve shirts? I've just ordered 2 (mustard and ebony) but was under the impression they were relaxed fit/TTS and didn't take the shrinking into account, as it wasn't mentioned in the description (unless I'm mistaken, also seersucker isn't usually very prone to shrinking, afaik).
yes. Every shirt shrinks to some extent (3% is a good average to keep in mind), unless you’re buying a shirt that was garment dyed or washed heavily as part of the style (seersucker always goes through a round of washing, so a bit less prone to shrinkage indeed). Even when the fabric is washed ahead of cutting, shirts do shrink. It’s a universal truth that I’d rather not debate again - I’ve been here over 15 years and some stuff gets re-litigated from time to time, which can get tiring. It takes 3 to 5 launders for a shirt to settle in its fully shrunk state.

G. Inglese shirts are no different. They’re slimmer than US market shirts, and less slim than some Italian market ones. They’re what they are in terms of fit, but the collar is always cut a little bigger than TTS to account for shrinking. They’ve been doing this a long time. A size 41 shirt will have a collar that measures closer to 42 out if the box. That’s to account for shrinkage.

One can minimize or increase shrinkage depending on how one launders their shirt. Cold wash, no dryer will minimize it. Heat and dryer will maximize shrinkage, maybe even ruin your shirt. But it will always shrink to a certain extent.

TL:dr: your shirts will shrink. If you need more room based on how it fits out of the box, size up
 

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Need the help of the SF and NMWA team.
I'm looking to purchase the Il Micio linked boho belt.
I'm ≈34.5" waist. Should I go for size M or L?

What is the ETA to Paris?
Depends on how much you want it to hang. M for “normal” length after buckle. L for a longer tail

Euro orders ship from France in 1-2 business days. Should take just one day transit to a France delivery address.
 

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yes. Every shirt shrinks to some extent (3% is a good average to keep in mind), unless you’re buying a shirt that was garment dyed or washed heavily as part of the style (seersucker always goes through a round of washing, so a bit less prone to shrinkage indeed). Even when the fabric is washed ahead of cutting, shirts do shrink. It’s a universal truth that I’d rather not debate again - I’ve been here over 15 years and some stuff gets re-litigated from time to time, which can get tiring. It takes 3 to 5 launders for a shirt to settle in its fully shrunk state.

G. Inglese shirts are no different. They’re slimmer than US market shirts, and less slim than some Italian market ones. They’re what they are in terms of fit, but the collar is always cut a little bigger than TTS to account for shrinking. They’ve been doing this a long time. A size 41 shirt will have a collar that measures closer to 42 out if the box. That’s to account for shrinkage.

One can minimize or increase shrinkage depending on how one launders their shirt. Cold wash, no dryer will minimize it. Heat and dryer will maximize shrinkage, maybe even ruin your shirt. But it will always shrink to a certain extent.

TL:dr: your shirts will shrink. If you need more room based on how it fits out of the box, size up

Ladies call me seersucker because I’m less prone to shrinkage.
 

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This is by far one of the best playlists that I've had the fortune of stumbling across in a long while
Thank you !

There’s a Vol. 2 as well 😉

 

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Uhmm question. If I wanted to find out the measurement of an item that dont have size chart posted, who do i reach out to? The chat seems didnt work for me.
 

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My son loves some Yussef Dayes (and co). It’s universal!

Unrelated, how about some MTM from our first Eidos trunk show (!!) that is still going strong. Blue slubby cotton/linen. Inis Meain white linen crewneck. Post-Imperial pocket square

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Very cool pic - that's a poster right there !
 

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Thx for the heads up on the Ezra Collective - I just grabbed tix to their Chicago show
 

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