Eidos Napoli

[Steel28]



Just an FYI for those in the US buying from Marcus malmborg. I've bee hit w about 17-20% on customs for suits and sport coats 2 out of 2.

Even one of them I'm returning, and I've had issues sending it back w customs calling me and requesting things.

I've never had to deal w FedEx this much with other international retailers (who also use FedEx).

You can ask Marcus to send it with local mail courier and it will be handled by USPS.

 

[wigglr]

Thank you! I wish I knew it advance haha now I'm out $450.

 

[NickPollica]

Hi all - just so you are all aware - this is why Marcus is priced substantially below all American online retailers. Tax and duty to land the goods in the US are not included in his pricing, where as they have already been factored into say, NMWA or Unionmade's final cost. See below from his FAQ section:

 

[wigglr]

edit: not worth it

 

[NickPollica]



Depends on what you are buying and why. In general, I wouldn't recommend buying anything from any international store that you aren't sure about as shipping/restocking will always be more expensive than domestic options. That said, there are no duties at all for orders under $800 so on less expensive items Marcus is far and away the most affordable choice for Eidos. Further for suits and sport coats, the additional duty/tax that is charged ends up making all the more expensive items cost the same as American retailers, not more.

 

[NickPollica]

Prepping for a Japanese magasine shoot last night about 4 different ways to wesr my favorite outerwear piece. I went with the matera and had a bit of fun so I thought I'd share here for people looking for ideas on how to wear theirs. These would obviously work for ragostas as well.

 

[LibertyStreet]

Is that an Eidos Cowichan in the third shot? Gorgeous.

 

[hookem12387]

I'm going to regret not buying the donegal rollneck for some time into the future, I anticipate.

 

[NickPollica]



Is that an Eidos Cowichan in the third shot? Gorgeous.  

Its actually a size L j.crew womens sweater from last fall!

 

[mossrockss]



Its actually a size L j.crew womens sweater from last fall!

LOL.

 

[mossrockss]

also with regard to the customs conversation, i think fedex still charges its own handling/processing fee even under the $800 limit. it's happened to me when i've ordered from, say, Meermin—$200 order, $15-20 in fees from Fedex just to hand the paperwork to the government.

obviously that's much easier to stomach than $450, but still if you can request USPS i'd do it.

 

[NickPollica]



LOL.

I know right? Saw in the window and was described as "boyfriend fit."

It is awesome and I do not discriminate. Its a shame the J. Crew mens collection isn't half as cool as the womens.

 

[Mobius5]

Had the same issue with the Sal trousers, not to mention the frog-mouth effect of the pockets. The non-tailored stuff has been a lot more forgiving for me (and why I own a bunch of it).

I've just received my pair of UAB's. The fabric is lovely but the fit is definitely unusual!

Trousers are always an issue for me (I'm typically size 50 waist, 52 everywhere else so I normally end up getting a 52 and taking in the waist). Before ordering I double checked the measurements with MM.

UAB size 50: waist 94cm, front rise 32cm and rear rise 34cm ,thigh 32cm
UAB size 52: waist 98cm, front rise 33cm and rear rise 35cm, thigh 34cm

I would normally go for the 52 but at 98cm or just over 38inches I thought that would probably be too much to take in the waist without looking bad. With the 50 I need to let the seat out but still take in the waist a bit (hopefully I can get away with just taking slack up with side adjusters).

Now having tried them, the measurements are spot on - I reckon the seat/thigh sizing is about consistent for a 50 but they are at least a full size bigger in the waist than a normal 50

Going to speak to my tailor to see of we can make it work, before I decide to keep or not.

 

[Steel28]



Sorry to hear that you where hit so hard on duty and taxes. This is unfortunatly out of our control.

Want to clarify two things:

1. FedEx is the courrier of our choice, but we have no problem shipping with local post if that would help. Just send us an email and we send with whatever you prefer.

2. Just checked import duty and taxes for the US from Sweden and it only apply for goods over $800. Anything under $800 goes without any additional costs. (This is what I could find after googling import taxes so don't hold it against me if I'm wrong)

Hope this clarifies some questions.

Thank you all for all your kind words earlier and now about our new webshop.

Best,

Marcus Malmborg

Looking forward to many transactions Marcus!

 

[jtorres94]

Yea the trousers are unique, I purchased the Sam fit from NMWA and I love them, such a great fabric and style, but they do fit rather larger than anticipated in the waist and seat and are pretty tapered below the knee. Good thing I have rather slim legs but will probably need to take in the waist.