Anglo-Italian

[shikaa]

Yes, but from a few seasons ago. I‘m searching for them.

 

[ponderosa]

Yes, but from a few seasons ago. I‘m searching for them.

Not to be simplistic, but have you contacted them and asked about potential they'd do MTO? I had a three bucket pocket jacket made - took a little while and with a slight surcharge, but was exactly what I was hoping for. Team was great to work with.

 

[kubalondon]

So I picked up this tweed safari jacket from AI last week. Seems really versatile in terms of styling.

But made me think a little, and as I am new to the menswear topic, I thought I will drop thoughts here…

What do people think of them using Italian tweed? At £530 why would they not go for actual Harris Tweed fabric?

Do people feel the Italian tweed ages well? Seems like mixed views online some forums.

Generally find the piece very nice, and the pockets are unique to me, but wondering whether the guys are compromising on quality vs some other options out there (whilst still selling it as ‘tweed’ and not even mentioning its weight).

 

[fwedo]

This jacket is awesome. italian tweed can be top quality, depending on supplier. it's maybe more "city" than Harris tweed.

You can find many beautiful tweed that are not "Harris tweed" (donegal, etc...)

 

[kubalondon]

Cheers. That’s a really good observation re ‘city’!

I was after a piece I can take to.. the City of London where I work and where everyone is already wearing boring navy. My impression was that Scottish tweed was a bit out of place (especially in brown), but couldn’t put my finger on what it was that didn’t quite fit. But that’s it - it looks very ‘country’ (was comparing one at Boyle for £340). But indeed this AI jacket looked more modern but still with v good taste. Just thought that maybe this will look poorly after couple years and the other one will improve… But maybe should relax and enjoy the piece

 

[sargeinaz]

Does anyone know the measurements for the collar length on the spread and button down collar shirts?

 

[VinnyDinny]

Does anyone know the measurements for the collar length on the spread and button down collar shirts?

Maybe I'm misunderstanding but they're on the site for OCBD: height 4cm and point length 10cm.

 

[sargeinaz]

Maybe I'm misunderstanding but they're on the site for OCBD: height 4cm and point length 10cm.

Sorry you’re right. I only checked the spread and it’s not there, so I assumed it wasn’t on the OCBD sizing chart. Thanks for that, but I still would like to know the spread collar point length

 

[VinnyDinny]

Sorry you’re right. I only checked the spread and it’s not there, so I assumed it wasn’t on the OCBD sizing chart. Thanks for that, but I still would like to know the spread collar point length

It's strange. I'm sure they had a guid to the three shirt collar types on the site a while back, but I can't find it. Maybe I am misremembering.

If nobody else here can help, I would ask via email or IG. I've asked a few questions on IG and always had a quick and helpful response.

 

[te0o]

Cross-post from the overcoat thread. Just picked up the new raglan coat in navy and I'm super pleased with it.

Heavy Dugdale cloth, good length and classic styling.

 

[VinnyDinny]

Cross-post from the overcoat thread. Just picked up the new raglan coat in navy and I'm super pleased with it.

Heavy Dugdale cloth, good length and classic styling.

Looks great. I went for it in charcoal as I have the martingala in navy and fancied a change. Really lovely to wear.

 

[te0o]

Looks great. I went for it in charcoal as I have the martingala in navy and fancied a change. Really lovely to wear.

Cheers! I also have the Martingala in navy but funnily I thought I'd double down on it. Charcoal is great don't get me wrong, and also the new sage grey is very elegant, but I asked myself - which colour would I reach for most? When do you wear your raglan versus the Martingala?

 

[VinnyDinny]

Cheers! I also have the Martingala in navy but funnily I thought I'd double down on it. Charcoal is great don't get me wrong, and also the new sage grey is very elegant, but I asked myself - which colour would I reach for most? When do you wear your raglan versus the Martingala?

Yeah, I kind of regret not going for the sage lol, but I’ve been after a charcoal coat for a while.

I’ve only had it a week or two so not much use yet, but I guess it’s a little more casual. Looks great with boots, jeans, OCBD, knitwear (as you demonstrate!) but smart enough for over a suit.

AIC are my favourite brand these days so most of my wardrobe matches pretty well.

 

[whorishconsumer]

I've got an AI navy hopsack jacket in an altered size 56 up on The Bay, after having second feelings on selling it.

DM me here if interested.

 

[Camerashy]

I received my first purchase from AI today and I must say I’m very disappointed it was a bengal striped shirt
The shirt was wrapped in their tissue paper and sent out in an UPS mail bag…..a cellophane bag would have been nice or even a box for the price of the shirt
I thought the fabric quality was poor and was well aware beforehand about the close fitting cuffs