Jil Sander Sartorial (MTM)

[SoCal2NYC]

Wow I was wondering what was with all the bulleted points.
I am excited to see the new store design that Raf comes up with.

I'll see on Sat what they say about bringing in the shoes. The other situation is that my sizing is going to be off since I have a 10.5 and 11.5 in Jil Sander shoes.

 

[dhc905]

Aside: The service at the chicago Jil Sander is awesome (they held the store open after closing for me two days in a row). Too bad they got my ex-GF to try on this fantastic dress that she keeps telling me I need to get her as a "break up fee" (she works in finance to, so it's kind of funny).

/Aside.

 

[itsstillmatt]

Originally Posted by SoCal2NYC

Someone should go into the Chicago or NYC store and look at the shoes because I am really curious. Actually, looks like the prices went up this season. I had my associate fax me the price list and they now start at $2220 to $3510. Last season when they introduced them it was only a aubergine lace up for $1820 and a blue comando boot forr $2640. Now they have 5 models.
Two thoughts...

The Lattanzi store might have what you are looking for. They carry a good number of out there designs. The lady who works there is pretty cool and will be helpful.

Maxfield Bleu had, the last time I was there, a few old pairs of Lattanzis made for various designers. I believe Jil Sander was one of them, and there was another whom I cannot remember.

 

[SoCal2NYC]

2nd fitting for my MTM Jil Sander Sartorial suit, I'll get it back next week.

when two become one

Overall it came in fine. There was a bit too much break on the pants so those are being taken up. The waist was a bit roomy so that is being brought in a bit. Also, the pant legs weren't baggy; but, I am going to have him trim them down just a bit. Jacket was fine for the most part; but, I am having him nip in the sides a bit to give it more shape. In the runway suits I'm a 52 as they are typically cut much slimmer; but, for the next MTM I think I'm going to start off with the pattern for the 50 as I feel if I did that when it came in I could have probably walked out the door with it that same day.

I bought these Jil Sander shoes to go with it too.

 

[TheFoo]

^^ I agree with you on the break in the pants. I'd take in the waist if it were my suit and I had your build. But--correct me if I'm wrong--the Jil Sander jackets I've seen fit like this one, with very little waist supression and very simple lines. It looks quite nice, although not to my personal taste.

The shoulders and chest appear to fit very cleanly--which is what I assume what one would want out of a Jil Sander suit. How's the side profile look?

Can't wait to see the final results.

 

[SoCal2NYC]

Well the break of the pants isn't biggest deal in the world..they probably add an extra 1/4" of the measurment taken on the first fitting so that when it comes in they can take them up than let them down.

When I said take in the waist I was refering to the pants...I've actually lost about 10-15lbs since I has the measurments taken (mostly belly) so it's coming in to the point that I could probably wear it w/o a belt if I wanted to.

Shoulders and chest and back were great. Like I said I am having the sides of the jacket taken in to give just a tad hourglass shape.
Their lighting is horrible and when I pick it up next week I'm going to have my bf take pics outside in some good sunlight.

 

[SoCal2NYC]

Extra bonus, Michael Sodi (CEO of Jil Sander North America), was in there today so it was cool getting to talk to him about the brand, the MTM and stuff like that.

Also, I agreed with him when he said how amazed he was at the "lightness" of his suit that you could really forget that you're even wearing it.

 

[speedster.8]

Originally Posted by mafoofan

The shoulders and chest appear to fit very cleanly--which is what I assume what one would want out of a Jil Sander suit. How's the side profile look?
I think it looks very clean there to, and think they did well in starting of on a 52pattern. A profile and rear/back picture would be most informative. As for the break on the pants, this shows a slight difference in style US vs EU imo. I like a nice break in my pants, so they ALWAYS flush in the rear on the top of the soles. This also to not show more than a slight amount of sock. Speed

 

[whacked]

Originally Posted by speedster.8

As for the break on the pants, this shows a slight difference in style US vs EU imo. I like a nice break in my pants, so they ALWAYS flush in the rear on the top of the soles. This also to not show more than a slight amount of sock.

Speed

I don't think there is geographic difference. If anything, Italian men (Kiton and Borrelli CEOs, for examples) are big advocates of this no break look.

 

[TheFoo]

Oh, by the way, who makes the shoes?

 

[SoCal2NYC]

Originally Posted by mafoofan

Oh, by the way, who makes the shoes?

I don't know. I don't think Church's does still unless it specifically says Church's for Jil Sander on it and these at $600 are not Lattanzi.

 

[JayJay]

SoCal, I really like the suit as it is shown but think the adjustments will make it even better. I like the shoes, too. I look forward to seeing more pics.

 

[JayJay]

Originally Posted by dhc905

The service at the chicago Jil Sander is awesome.....

I haven't been to the Chicago store lately, but have always found the sales people to be very helpful and patient even though I've never purchased items there.

I have to be back in Chicago next week. This thread has inspired me to stop in to take a peek.

 

[SoCal2NYC]

In Chicago work with the chick with an accent (Latina), she not only works there to make $; but, she honestly loves the brand...and so does her roomate who buys a lot of stuff too.

What do you think of the swatch?
I recall earlier in the thread some were talking how pinstripes wouldn't be the "epitome" of Jil.

 

[speedster.8]

I think the swatch is nice, not dominant but subtle.
But makes a statement when your up close.

Speed