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Are Austin Reed Signature suits canvassed or fused?

mamasboy

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Just wanted to know if Austin Reed "Signature " series suit jackets are fused or 1/2 canvassed?
 

SuitMyself

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What a coincidence! I was also searching for info on Austin Reed Signature suits and was looking for an answer to this very same question!

I believe the Austin Reed Signature suits are fused. I saw one yesterday at a discount retailer and it was my size :) . I tried on the jacket and it definitely feels like it's a fused chestpiece :( . The full retail price was $495 and I don't think you can find 1/2 canvassed suits for under $500 :( .

I also did some further online research and learned that Austin Reed is a UK department store chain. I'm not too sure but I would think it's akin to perhaps Brooks Brothers or perhaps Macy's in price point and quality.

For what it's worth, this particular suit I tried on was 100% wool :) and is made in Mexico :( . Upon doing some further research, I discovered The Men's Wearhouse carries this brand. :( :(
 
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sullivan025

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I believe Austin Reed suits are fully canvassedn but not fused.
 

Pingson

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The Austin Reed signature suit that I own is half-canvassed, I think. I can double-check when I get home tonight.

Can confirm that my AR signature suit is half-canvassed, so there is some fusing involved for sure (see this great post by jefferyd).
 
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