How does Scuderi fare today?

[Casaubon]

Hi all,
I recently ran into an add for a two-piece single-breasted Scuderi suit, made from a navy pinstripe Loro Piana fabric for roughly $210. Needless to say, it is in good condition, with no visible wear marks. According to the measurements provided, the suit should fit well, and I have the option of trying it on first. Am I right in assuming that this could be considered a steal?

In searching this forum, I found a thread from 2007 praising the worksmanship of Scuderi suits. I am curious as to whether one of their suits is still a good choice today, given how there hasn't been much word on them in the meantime on the global level.

To be honest, I can't tell whether the suit was recently made or not. It might as well be older, so I am also wondering whether there any hints in the inside tag, for instance?

 

[reidrothchild]

I don't know anything about Scuderi suits, but I think a lot of these threads start off with the wrong premise. You're looking for people to tell you that Scuderi suits are well-constructed and are made to the level of [insert high-end suit maker here]. But the level of construction of a suit shouldn't be in your top-5 list of considerations for purchasing the suit. You've already said it's made from nice fabric. Do you like the cut? Do you like the styling details? Does it fit well? Do you feel good when you put it on? Is it something you'll actually wear on a regular basis? If you can't answer "yes" to all those questions, then you shouldn't buy the suit, even it's entirely handmade. Conversely, if you can answer "yes" to all those questions, does it really matter if the suit is half-canvas vs. full-canvas or if the side-seams of the pants are machine-sewn?

 

[smittycl]

I have one of their sport coats from Sid Mashburn and love it. Pretty decent quality for the price. Mashburn seems to have No.1 - No. 4 as suit levels. My No.1 is a Scuderi and their entry-level apparently.

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[Nobilis Animus]

I don't know anything about Scuderi suits, but I think a lot of these threads start off with the wrong premise. You're looking for people to tell you that Scuderi suits are well-constructed and are made to the level of [insert high-end suit maker here]. But the level of construction of a suit shouldn't be in your top-5 list of considerations for purchasing the suit. You've already said it's made from nice fabric. Do you like the cut? Do you like the styling details? Does it fit well? Do you feel good when you put it on? Is it something you'll actually wear on a regular basis? If you can't answer "yes" to all those questions, then you shouldn't buy the suit, even it's entirely handmade. Conversely, if you can answer "yes" to all those questions, does it really matter if the suit is half-canvas vs. full-canvas or if the side-seams of the pants are machine-sewn?

Call me crazy (lots do), but it would certainly matter to me. That's not to say your post isn't 100% right for the OP himself.

 

[reidrothchild]

Call me crazy (lots do), but it would certainly matter to me. That's not to say your post isn't 100% right for the OP himself.

Right. OP is talking about buying a used, $200 suit. If he were talking about buying a brand new, $1,500+ suit, then construction details start to matter more. I've just seen people on here post fits in their 20-30 year old Ebay finds, which could be suits from reputable makers, but with poor fit and dated styling details that have them looking worse than if they'd just purchased a Spier & MacKay, J Crew, or Suit Supply suit.

 

[Nobilis Animus]

Right. OP is talking about buying a used, $200 suit. If he were talking about buying a brand new, $1,500+ suit, then construction details start to matter more. I've just seen people on here post fits in their 20-30 year old Ebay finds, which could be suits from reputable makers, but with poor fit and dated styling details that have them looking worse than if they'd just purchased a Spier & MacKay, J Crew, or Suit Supply suit.

It's also fairly difficult to get proper measurements online. A lot of things are pinned, or the details aren't very apparent until you see the thing in person. Caveat emptor.

 

[Casaubon]

I don't know anything about Scuderi suits, but I think a lot of these threads start off with the wrong premise. You're looking for people to tell you that Scuderi suits are well-constructed and are made to the level of [insert high-end suit maker here]. But the level of construction of a suit shouldn't be in your top-5 list of considerations for purchasing the suit. You've already said it's made from nice fabric. Do you like the cut? Do you like the styling details? Does it fit well? Do you feel good when you put it on? Is it something you'll actually wear on a regular basis? If you can't answer "yes" to all those questions, then you shouldn't buy the suit, even it's entirely handmade. Conversely, if you can answer "yes" to all those questions, does it really matter if the suit is half-canvas vs. full-canvas or if the side-seams of the pants are machine-sewn?

Thanks for the comment, although I have to say that your assumption is not quite correct. I already have those questions in mind when considering whether to buy any piece of clothing in general. I wouldn't rush off to buy a Kiton suit for $1 if I found it to be inadequate for me in any way, no matter how well-made the suit in itself. I try not to fetishize clothing, and brands in particular, but I dare to say that construction does matter. I don't care whether it's hand-made or machine-made, as long as all everything is where it should be, to ensure that the thing lasts long and continues to look good after a long time.

In short, I already like to suit, and the fabric sounds promising. Whether it fits well or not, I'll hopefully test in person. I was curious about the state of the company today. I imagine that a lot can change in the 14 years since that thread was opened. And I was surprised that I was unable to find more info online than what was available then. That being said, I don't speak Italian, so I might be missing out on a lot of it on Italian websites.

 

[Casaubon]

IMHO, the style doesn't look dated. How it looks on me and whether it fits is an entirely different issue but like I said, I'll try it on before buying since I can meet up with the seller.

I could have posted pictures, but I didn't want to clog the forum with more unnecessary data nor detract from the more general intended tone of the question.