RTW Tweed suit suggestions

[Fishbone]

I'm currently looking for RTW Tweed suits that use a full canvas. I plan to wear this for country outings. It will be rugged which is why I am looking for RTW as it is more affordable than going MTM.

I have seen a few examples online such as Bladen, Wellington of Bilmore, Peter Christian, Harris Tweed company ect. But no information wether any of them have full canvas or not, if there are any brands at all that do that anymore?

 

[paxonus]

Not even Cordings uses full canvas. They use half canvas in their city suits which cost $850. They don't state how the tweed suits are made, but for a 3 piece they are in the $1300 range.

 

[Camerashy]

Check out Walker Slater but think they only do half canvas

 

[osully]

Epaulet does. I’ve never ordered from them before though.
Edit: my mistake. I read this as you looking for mtm

 

[comrade]

If you want to buy American in an Ivy cut here are some suits:

Men's Suits

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https://oconnellsclothing.com/oconnells-suit-lambswool-donegal-tweed-charcoal-grey-49659-sb-ocon-ns360-20036.html

 

[TomTom]

Not even Cordings uses full canvas. They use half canvas in their city suits which cost $850. They don't state how the tweed suits are made, but for a 3 piece they are in the $1300 range.

Cording tweed suits are the the pinnacle of the traditional country wear. They use half canvas and some our from real heavy 17oz tweed. I have one and it's amazing. I also have City suits from them and they are great quality and cut. I have them taken in a little but besides that...chefs kiss.

 

[jeremygo]

I've read that for heavy duty tweeds, half canvas will usually be totally fine given how the fabric's weight helps it drape/maintain shape. That being said, that's just based off reading this forum - I have no first hand experience!

 

[JibranK]

I've read that for heavy duty tweeds, half canvas will usually be totally fine given how the fabric's weight helps it drape/maintain shape. That being said, that's just based off reading this forum - I have no first hand experience!

I mostly agree. My half-canvassed tweeds don't feel like a massive step down from my fully-canvassed ones and in their own way feel like they have more shape than fully canvassed coats in today's "all year" fabrics.

 

[comrade]

Stewart Christie in Edinburgh has an extensive selection of tweeds.
They offer OTR, MTM and bespoke. I was there several years ago.
An amazing place.

Stewart Christie & Co. Ltd

Tailors & Outfitters, Retail & Made to Measure, Oldest Bespoke Tailors in Scotland

stewartchristie.com

 

[Fishbone]

Thank you for all the suggestions, I'll check them out!

 

[Corson]

RTW Tweed suits that use a full canvas. I plan to wear this for country outings. It will be rugged which is why I am looking for RTW as it is more affordable than going MTM.

I understand your country outings are going to give the suit quite a beating. Is that correct?

 

[Fishbone]

Yes that is correct. But we are not talking about running a marathon or anything, but it will be slightly rougher than your typical city outing. e.g. long walks, picnics, riding horses

 

[Father Style]

I just got a tweed 3-piece from House of Bruar. No idea what the canvas situation is but it’s good looking, fits me well, and the fabric is nice. I think it was under $700 on sale. For RTW, I’m very satisfied with it.

FatherStyle.com

 

[ppk]

I just got a tweed 3-piece from House of Bruar. No idea what the canvas situation is but it’s good looking, fits me well, and the fabric is nice. I think it was under $700 on sale. For RTW, I’m very satisfied with it.

FatherStyle.com

Wow! Great stuff. Thanks for the pointer.

 

[TomTom]

I just got a tweed 3-piece from House of Bruar. No idea what the canvas situation is but it’s good looking, fits me well, and the fabric is nice. I think it was under $700 on sale. For RTW, I’m very satisfied with it.

FatherStyle.com

HOB is a half canvas jacket. They are next to Cordings my favourite UK country outfitter and I use them for jumpers , trousers , hats...