SPIER & MACKAY - Official Affiliate Thread

[dapperclassic]

For those wondering, here is a flat comparison of the old/new contemp high rise cut
Quite a big difference on the legs, seat and waist look around the same.Size is 35 here
If it can help I can also take pics when worn before sending it back

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@spiermackay : if I want to find a similar fit as the old contemp high rise, do I need to go slim or downsize ?
I was spot perfect on waist and seat, and could have used just a tad more space on legs but was overall ok

This is very useful, thank you. That’s quite an increase.

unfortunately, it would seem the 34 contemporary trousers will no longer work for me anymore - they used to be perfect, Now it looks like I’d have to get the legs slimmed down.

I guess if I dropped to a slim, then the rise would be lower?

 

[Konnor]

is there any way to actually view your order on the new site? I have the option to “view order invoice”, but the link doesn’t actually work.

 

[Noblekostas]

Anyone else struggle to decide between buying an OTR shirt, and an MTM shirt, and both just end up being sold out completely?

I love the customizability on MTM shirts, but I've noticed the quality control feels non-existent from the years that I've used it.

I always dread ordering a shirt because it takes 2 months minimum, then inevitably something got messed up, and I have to wait another month or two.

I made MTM with Apposta from SF and it arrived in 3-4 weeks, measured a good fitting shirt and ended out perfectly. The Spier shirt I got today was pretty good for the price honestly, 100 times better from TM Lewin for not much more $

 

[FlyingHorker]

I made MTM with Apposta from SF and it arrived in 3-4 weeks, measured a good fitting shirt and ended out perfectly. The Spier shirt I got today was pretty good for the price honestly, 100 times better from TM Lewin for not much more $

That's kind of my dilemma. There isn't really anything cheaper than S&M for MTM and customizability and quality, but the quality CONTROL itself feels like "you get what you pay for".

 

[wiffenaus]

@spiermackay

thoughts on my first S&M suit? I ordered this 40S contemporary based off my measurements. I read S&M cuts are more "european" and figured slim would be too skinny, but here I feel like I'm swimming in the pants and jacket. Unsure if I should exchange for 40S slim or even 38S, or just take it to my tailor. I'm 5'8 175lb.

 

[ericgereghty]

That's kind of my dilemma. There isn't really anything cheaper than S&M for MTM and customizability and quality, but the quality CONTROL itself feels like "you get what you pay for".

Have yet to go SM MTM. What are some of the QC issues you've (or any others) experienced?

 

[Burzan]

Hold on, J. I haven't really been following along at home.
Totally unstructured means no canvas, ya?

That army fatigue suit is quite a looker.

correct, no canvas

 

[FlyingHorker]

Have yet to go SM MTM. What are some of the QC issues you've (or any others) experienced?

#1 was a communication issue. What I specified often wasn't what I received, tolerance would always be added, sometimes double tolerance. There would be mix ups with what was "on file" for my body measurements as well. It seemed like it had to go through 3-4 communication channels to finally reach the actual factory worker, and I'm sure part of it got lost in translation.

I've had other shirts where the buttonhole ripped after one wash.

Another shirt where the specs weren't followed and I ended up receiving popeye forearms.

 

[conak]

@spiermackay Why’d you limit the shipping countries on the new site? Finally some cotton suits But I can no longer order...WHY!?

 

[SmoothLefty]

Re: an MTM linen shirt, what do folks recommend for the collar lining? Like many others in here, I love the classic unlined/unfused OCBD collar roll but I don't know if it'd be too flimsy with linen fabric.

I see on the website that the RTW linen shirts have an unlined/unfused collar. Can anyone who owns one chime in with their thoughts on the collar?

 

[FlyingHorker]

Re: an MTM linen shirt, what do folks recommend for the collar lining? Like many others in here, I love the classic unlined/unfused OCBD collar roll but I don't know if it'd be too flimsy with linen fabric.

I see on the website that the RTW linen shirts have an unlined/unfused collar. Can anyone who owns one chime in with their thoughts on the collar?

If you want a collar roll, lightly lined and unfused.

I've gone with unlined and unfused and it just looks dumpy.

Requesting one piece collar helps too IMO.

 

[kurckrec]

Anyone know how the color of the light brown linen jacket compares to last years tobacco and cigar linen?

 

[XxLogo]

Hey folks, how slim do the casual corduroy trousers actually fit? I haven't purchased any of S&M's trousers yet, but they only have a 28 slim in stock currently in golden beige. I usually wear a 29x30 chino/denim, but taking my measurements it "seems" I can fit in the 28 slim. I also want to test with the 30 extra slim chino. Opinions?

 

[nqtri]

The navy and green washed cotton sportcoats are totally calling my name. Sick price! Unfortunately, I picked up way too many SS sportcoats this year so I gotta pass and save up for FW20. But wow!

 

[XxLogo]

The navy and green washed cotton sportcoats are totally calling my name. Sick price! Unfortunately, I picked up way too many SS sportcoats this year so I gotta pass and save up for FW20. But wow!

This is me right now, need to save for that chunky cardigan personally lol