Has anyone had an experience with Burberry suits?

[CharlesAlexander]

I Just picked up a nice Navy pinstripe three piece this weekend. It looked great, but I had to tailor the **** out of it. The cut was pretty wide.

Does anyone know if Burberry suits hold up well and who designs them?

 

[Mannix]

They're made by Hickey Freeman, so they should hold up relatively well. :-/

 

[archetypal_yuppie]

I've got one. It's very sharp, and anything but wide. Have no idea about durability, yet. Chicks dig it bigtime though.

 

[phxlawstudent]

I think the Burberry suits are fused. Their blazers sold at Nordstroms are. Don't think I've seen a suit yet.

 

[Son Of Saphir]

Originally Posted by phxlawstudent

I think the Burberry suits are fused.
Not all

 

[Xyst]

If they are indeed made by Hickey then they'll look great and the fit will be perfect, but the durability isn't top notch. (Such has been my experience with HF suits in the past anyway.) I tried on a solid Navy Burberry today in fact, so I know what you mean about the "wideness".

 

[1BNY23]

I have been wearing a Burberry/Hickey navy suit and it has held up to moderate use (3-5x/yr). Based on my pinch test it feels canvased.

 

[Recoil]

I suspect there are different model. I picked up a plain navy one on sale a few christmases ago and I too had to put in some extensive alterations. The tailor was frustrated with it an commented on the poor quality construction compared to the RLBL that I brought in at the same time.

I find the fabric quality to be sub-par but overall it's acceptable as a workhorse given the fact I got about 65% off the retail price. I wouldn't buy another one though, even discounted.

Mine is made in Canada with the "Unite Here" logo inside, so depending who makes it, the quality could vary.

 

[chrisb0109]

Originally Posted by 1BNY23

moderate use (3-5x/yr).


Thats hardly moderate wear. A paper bag would hold up for that.

 

[Viral]

I have a nice 2 button navy w/ pinstripe.............has been a workhorse for the last 2 years. I get many compliments on it and I've never even touched the jacket. The only alterations were the pants.......waist and bottoms.