Ede & Ravenscroft RTW

[Caustic Man]

Well, the classic BB aesthetic in the 20th century has been the Ivy look which calls for little padding and a natural shoulder. They have followed trends for more structure moderately but have rarely approached the kind of padding that classic British styles call for.

 

[DrewMill]

Stout is a tough term. It’s classically English, and structured for being so, but not overwhelmingly so. Indeed until B.B. started riding the Italian tailoring wave I seem to recall they had a (less, but noticeable) structured shoulder too.

I have found that aside from a slightly low armhole on their jackets, the cut of their tailoring shows their origins as a bespoke tailor.

Construction is in no way artisanal, but harkens to the abuse many English give their clothes so is well machine made. That compares favourably to the perpetually-discounted brands such as Roderick Charles.

As others have said, my primary concern is that the aesthetic is very different to B.B. If that doesn’t trouble you, I don’t think you will regret a purchase.

Thanks so much for the feedback. My major issue is ordering from the US. Returns aren't as easy overseas. Stateside, I've narrowed down my options to BB and SuitSupply. I like both, but I'm always looking for for something better. There are quite a few British and Italian brands I'd love to try on and experiment with (Drake's, Cording's, E&R, Boggi, etc.) but the shipping and returns is such a hassle compared to ordering BB and SS. As an American I feel so limited in my options.

I have bitten the bullet and started ordering British shoes. I tried Italian (which are readily available in the US) and American (AE, Alden) shoes, but I found British shoes to be the best value in my price range (~$400). I also found what I think are the best shirts (for me) in my price, Harvie & Hudson. Now I'm on the hunt for the best suits/jackets I can find that fit me and fall in my price range (< $1,000).

 

[SimonC]

I would think about your style preferences - E&R is fairly classic British stuff - perhaps a little more contemporary in recent years but fairly structured cut and construction, and fairly traditional style. A little waist suppression, structured shoulders, and fairly closed quarters.

In contrast SuitSupply is both a little bit Dutch and a little bit Italian. Rather more showy (shorter , more open quarters, slimmer cut trousers), and less structured construction (this varies by model / line) and a little less conservative as a result of both even when a sedate fabric is chosen.

So which pairs best with your intended style and your current wardrobe? On a pure value for money basis I would rank SuitSupply above E&R, but would nonetheless buy E&R myself given the choice due to my stylistic preferences.

 

[DrewMill]

I would think about your style preferences - E&R is fairly classic British stuff - perhaps a little more contemporary in recent years but fairly structured cut and construction, and fairly traditional style. A little waist suppression, structured shoulders, and fairly closed quarters.

In contrast SuitSupply is both a little bit Dutch and a little bit Italian. Rather more showy (shorter , more open quarters, slimmer cut trousers), and less structured construction (this varies by model / line) and a little less conservative as a result of both even when a sedate fabric is chosen.

So which pairs best with your intended style and your current wardrobe? On a pure value for money basis I would rank SuitSupply above E&R, but would nonetheless buy E&R myself given the choice due to my stylistic preferences.

Thank you very much! I'm definitely still trying to figure out my style preferences. I am not looking for at full-British, looking like I should be at court, style. Nor am I looking to be a Pitti peacock. I also don't go in for the American sack suit. So, I guess I'm somewhere in between all three. Maybe SS and BB are my best bets after all. (Until I have enough money to travel to Europe for some bespoke items)

 

[useless_username]

I would think about your style preferences - E&R is fairly classic British stuff - perhaps a little more contemporary in recent years but fairly structured cut and construction, and fairly traditional style. A little waist suppression, structured shoulders, and fairly closed quarters.

In contrast SuitSupply is both a little bit Dutch and a little bit Italian. Rather more showy (shorter , more open quarters, slimmer cut trousers), and less structured construction (this varies by model / line) and a little less conservative as a result of both even when a sedate fabric is chosen.

So which pairs best with your intended style and your current wardrobe? On a pure value for money basis I would rank SuitSupply above E&R, but would nonetheless buy E&R myself given the choice due to my stylistic preferences.

Since you seem to know E&R quite well: would you say their RTW jacket button stance is slightly higher than some comparable brands? I like the items on their website, but I'm not sure if the buttoning point would work for my tall frame. I haven't had a chance to try in person.