Ring Jacket Japan

[clee1982]

I have tried Ring Jacket (sports coat, didn't try suit, so don't know how the pant fits) at the Armoury at NYC, like the fit a lot, but will probably only stick with sports coat. I prefer more of a English look for suit. For reference I take the same size (36) as all my other suits (RLBL/RLPL/PRL/Paul Stuart/Paul Stuart PC/Isaia/E. Zegna/Gucci)

 

[clee1982]

http://www.thearmourystore.com/us/artisans/ring-jacket/ring-jacket-184-windowpane-sport-coat-blue

by the way this looks pretty sweet, how would you guys pair the pants though?

 

[MSchapiro]

http://www.thearmourystore.com/us/artisans/ring-jacket/ring-jacket-184-windowpane-sport-coat-blue

by the way this looks pretty sweet, how would you guys pair the pants though?

I have a summer jacket like that. Honestly I pair it with grey pants or a similar shade of navy. Never had much of a problem with it as long as I don't wear it on more serious days.

 

[katabatic]

* Grey trousers
* Indigo denim (wear a casual shirt and skip the tie)
* White denim
* White or cream corduroys

I have a very similar SC, and that's how I tend to pair it.

 

[clee1982]

when you guys say grey you mean light or dark grey?

 

[katabatic]

I prefer light gray for more contrast, but either.

 

[arneben]

A heads up to Ring Fans, our jackets and suits are 30% off reg price for boxing day week... Check it out here.

 

[MSchapiro]

when you guys say grey you mean light or dark grey?

I generally go light grey, but I see no reason you couldn't go dark.

 

[shrugged]

Do Ring Jacket's have much material to be let out? I find I could use an extra half inch in the chest, and waist on the measurements posted here. Thank you.

 

[emiristol]

Do Ring Jacket's have much material to be let out? I find I could use an extra half inch in the chest, and waist on the measurements posted here. Thank you.

Just measured --- about 3.25 cm. of extra material in the waist and a little more in the chest.

 

[shrugged]

Thanks so much, makes things much easier.

 

[guyver00]

Thought I'd share (no, more like brag) that I have found 2 RJ's (1 suit and 1 Meister SC) early this year in a thrift shop in HK. Both are canvassed construction.

RJ Meister SC, all wool, very thick and luxurious

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3 piece suit, pants are at the seamstress being lengthened

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Bought the 3 piece for $300 HKD. From research, seems like T. Nobukuni is Taishi Nobukuni, a fashion designer. Whereas Wild Life Tailor is a menswear shop that uses RJ for their MTM suits. On their website, it seems like a 3 piece runs at about ¥74,000. I was shocked by the 45% polyester content, but can't resist the price. Maybe the polyester is for Japan's heat and humidity?

Left the SC because they want $2,000 HKD for it.

http://wildlifetailor.adametrope.com/product/

 

[tv2177]

nice kop!

 

[table21]

Well, I read this thread then took a shot in the dark and ordered one off ebay. HERE! I imagine it will not fit like nearly everything I purchase like this, but maybe my tailor can help me out. Seems like a really good price for a staple piece.

Wish me luck.

Edit: I totally missed the fact that leatherfoot carries these, there store is only a few blocks away from me.

 

[guyver00]

They fit a bit snug. I'm a US 40, but with a RJ 40 it felt like I was wearing a US 38, especially the shoulder area.