Officine Generale, quality?

[pg600rr]

I’ve been seeing more and more of this brand popping up at local saks and Barney’s...I know it’s been out for a while now but didn’t see any threads on it when I searched. Wasn’t sure what people’s experience has been. Seems like some nice pieces but haven’t picked any up yet.

Thoughts? Worth the $$?

 

[papillo]

I’ve been seeing more and more of this brand popping up at local saks and Barney’s...I know it’s been out for a while now but didn’t see any threads on it when I searched. Wasn’t sure what people’s experience has been. Seems like some nice pieces but haven’t picked any up yet.

Thoughts? Worth the $$?

I have a hoodie from them that feels substantial, seems pretty well built and similar quality to brands in that range (i think its priced similarly to JE). I wouldn't pay full price, but def would pick them up on sale.

 

[London]

it's good stuff

 

[Parker]

One of my favorite brands. I have a couple things, chinos and work shirt, that are nice. I've tried a blazer. Haven't handled the outerwear or knits. I really like his overall vibe. It's kind of "just right" traditional stuff, it's a bit boring (aka not too dandy or exaggerated) and that's fine with me. The price/quality seems to be in the sweet spot of good enough and affordable. Although I've bought it only on Yoox, not at full retail.

edit: a few looks I like. May as well make this the official Officine thread.

Spoiler: OG pix

 

[pg600rr]

Thanks for the replies, I do like the looks. Just ordered a few pairs of the Julian shorts (at discount) and a few camp collar shirts to try out. Agreed the style is a bit subdued but has some nice details and might mix in well with some of the other lines I wear. Just turned 36 and haven’t ever really been in to the more aggressive streetwear style. Most of what I wear now is John Elliott for ‘streetwear’, and some save khaki stuff for basics, so this may fit in nicely.

I was surprised there was a dedicated thread.

 

[coolarrow]

Have an OCBD from them. Really happy w/it. Has a selvedge look on the inside shirt tail. Not sure if it's really selvedge or faux. But the fabric is thin and really breathable.

 

[clee1982]

Think grab some easy pant kind of thing, anyone has experience with this? Says cotton twill (but also says unstructured) so I expect it to be some what stiff, or it’s going to be like French terry?

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[bencap]

The fabrics are often really nice, while construction seems to be where they cut costs (made in Portugal for most, if not all, of the things I've handled). I had the top button pop off a pair of corduroy pants after wearing them only a couple dozen times. The few shirts I have are great though. It's a brand that I always look for during the sale season.

 

[Artking3]

Have a thick zip up charcoal merino sweater that I picked up a few years ago from Mr Porter. One of my favorite sweaters, always seem to take it while traveling, if only to sleep in it on long flights.

 

[Timbaland]

Hey guys, was wondering if anyone could help me out with sizing on the shirts. Do the shirts run slim/skinny in general? If I want a regular fit would I need to size up?

Are there different fits (i.e. lipp is slim fit)? I looked at measurements on different websites and they are all over the place, for the same shirt in XL I found shoulder measurements ranging from 17.5" to 18.5". Looking at their website I thought the shirts ran skinny until I realized the 6'1" model is wearing a small. WTF.

 

[bry2000]

I have tried a few of their shirts over the last couple of seasons. Don’t own any, but I found them to fit generally slim, but TTS.

 

[white collar]

Hey guys, was wondering if anyone could help me out with sizing on the shirts. Do the shirts run slim/skinny in general? If I want a regular fit would I need to size up?

Are there different fits (i.e. lipp is slim fit)? I looked at measurements on different websites and they are all over the place, for the same shirt in XL I found shoulder measurements ranging from 17.5" to 18.5". Looking at their website I thought the shirts ran skinny until I realized the 6'1" model is wearing a small. WTF.

I bought a 100% linen tee from them in medium, 20in pit to pit and almost a 29in length. I wear a medium in JE classic crews and size down to a small in the university tee. I'm happy with the fit and would order true to size again. I got the tee for 60% off and I think if you can find the stuff 50-60% off it's definitely worth it. I've got my eye on a few other pieces I'll be picking up when they go on sale.

 

[OccultaVexillum]

Since I like Officine Generale a fair bit and this point I’ve got a fair amount and have tried even more, I’ll add some data points for sizing.

generally, everything runs slim and slightly small.
I’m a typical 33-34/Large/50 in pants but size up to a 52 in all theirs. I’ve tried 50s and in some cuts (Pierre, Hugo, Drew, Luigi) they can “work”, but a size up has always been better. In other cuts the 50 just fit a full size small (like the fisherman chino).
Shirts are a bit more TTS, they’re just slim. I have sized up in some things like the Gaspard and Jeffrey, but that’s mostly because I wanted a more relaxed fit in the gaspard and the jeffreys biceps were too tight if I stayed TTS. But typically, shirts are a slim TTS

outerwear and jackets are where it gets a bit weird. I’ve tried XXL bombers that were way too small, and the “lightest jackets“ and 3 pocket jacket (I think it’s called the Aris jacket) I take a 56 and its still fairly slim (ie/ I cant layer more than a shirt). But some XL fit me perfect (this seasons suede coaches.

for knitwear, I am yet to find one that works for me. XL is too slim for my liking but XXLs are too long (and i’m 6’3”)

 

[tonio028]

I bought a 100% linen tee from them in medium, 20in pit to pit and almost a 29in length. I wear a medium in JE classic crews and size down to a small in the university tee. I'm happy with the fit and would order true to size again. I got the tee for 60% off and I think if you can find the stuff 50-60% off it's definitely worth it. I've got my eye on a few other pieces I'll be picking up when they go on sale.

I recently picked up a linen tee on discount

 

[OccultaVexillum]

Short article/interview, but good images of his style which is always on point imo.

Pierre Mahéo’s favourite parka | Thomas Mason

The founder and Creative Director of Officine Générale talks to Thomas Mason about his design philosophy, his approach to brand building and his passion for vintage menswear

www.thomasmason.co.uk