SPIER & MACKAY - Official Affiliate Thread

[James1051]

Working on a trucker and A1. But really hard to work with a factory for a first order without meeting and can't physically visit at the moment. We do have a great, great man on the ground there though thats acting as our eyes/ears that we fully trust, but as everything has to filter though him, makes things much slower.

Here are a couple of samples. Colours and final details not final. The goat suede is excellent. Very soft and supple.

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That trucker is gonna be awesome

 

[spiermackay]

Rick how's the sizing on quest cotton and Sondrio cotton/linen? Everything okay there?

Yes. Those are fine. Quest cottons even slightly more full than spec.

 

[spiermackay]

That trucker is gonna be awesome

I pretty much am making it simply because I've wanted one forever and don't feel like paying $1000+ for a decent quality one in a colour I like. But now I'll end up paying $1000s for development and the bulk purchase so.....fingers crossed a few other guys like it too.

 

[Imperatores]

The field jacket in a deep chocolate brown suede would be so awesome, but a trucker is cool too I guess. Which colors are you thinking?

 

[michael1121]

I pretty much am making it simply because I've wanted one forever and don't feel like paying $1000+ for a decent quality one in a colour I like. But now I'll end up paying $1000s for development and the bulk purchase so.....fingers crossed a few other guys like it too.

Looks like it's going to be a hit! I think a chocolate brown would be really popular in the A-1 especially if the ribbing isn't a huge contrast.

 

[Jason12]

those suede jackets are great esp. the reddish brown A1 jacket. I would like a gray/beige mix colourway myself also. May I suggest adding hand warmer pockets where the larger hip pockets are located? so you can slide your hands in but still use the flap pocket to store valuables

 

[dinted voice]

How is everyone sizing for the linen over shirts? I am 38 contemporary and thinking about a medium.

 

[spiermackay]

The field jacket in a deep chocolate brown suede would be so awesome, but a trucker is cool too I guess. Which colors are you thinking?

Field jacket would be cool. Thought about that already, but the bloody development time is a nightmare right now. The A1 and Trucker were started a while back and still not where I want them.

I'm thinking a snuff, chocolate and some sort of mossy green.

 

[spiermackay]

Looks like it's going to be a hit! I think a chocolate brown would be really popular in the A-1 especially if the ribbing isn't a huge contrast.

Production rib will be as close match. The pocket flaps would also change to envelope/diamond shape instead of the straight ones now.

 

[apd90700]

Okay guys, quick question on collar type.

Wearing without a tie, what's the best collar for stand up and open look? Reading on a necro thread from 2013 on here that button-down is the way to go for the casual open collar look, but even then, with S&M you have many options. Anyone on here have a recommendation? Maybe the "Large Italian Button Down," C22 or C23?

 

[spiermackay]

How is everyone sizing for the linen over shirts? I am 38 contemporary and thinking about a medium.

Small if you want it to fit like a shirt, but with a bit more room. Medium if you want it really relaxed.

 

[Imperatores]

Field jacket would be cool. Thought about that already, but the bloody development time is a nightmare right now. The A1 and Trucker were started a while back and still not where I want them.

I'm thinking a snuff, chocolate and some sort of mossy green.

A suede field jacket would be my #1 outerwear request from you guys, so I hope it happens at some point. How long would you expect development to take for something like that during normal times?

Sounds like an excellent color selection. All three of those would be tempting.

Okay guys, quick question on collar type.

Wearing without a tie, what's the best collar for stand up and open look? Reading on a necro thread from 2013 on here that button-down is the way to go for the casual open collar look, but even then, with S&M you have many options. Anyone on here have a recommendation? Maybe the "Italian Button Down," C22 or C23?

A button down is definitely the way to go for that type of look. The classic button down (C3-K) and the italian button down (C22) are both excellent collars, but you should probably go with the classic button down for your first attempt. It's a great collar with beatiful roll without becoming too large. The italian button down can look a bit too large and disproportionate on some guys, and is safer to try out if you want more of a statement collar on subsequent shirts. Those two collars are probably my two favorite collars in my entire shirt wardrobe (the italian spread is equally great when a tie is needed).

 

[pyunghwa]

@spiermackay does the quest cotton have any sheen to them?

 

[pyunghwa]

@spiermackay does the quest cotton have any sheen to them?

I only ask because I'm torn between the quest and the sundries, and both are labeled olive. Can anyone post side by sides?

 

[apd90700]

A button down is definitely the way to go for that type of look. The classic button down (C3-K) and the Italian button down (C22) are both excellent collars, but you should probably go with the classic button down for your first attempt. It's a great collar with beautiful roll without becoming too large. The Italian button down can look a bit too large and disproportionate on some guys, and is safer to try out if you want more of a statement collar on subsequent shirts. Those two collars are probably my two favorite collars in my entire shirt wardrobe (the Italian spread is equally great when a tie is needed).

Is there that much difference between C3 and C22? If so, is it just more emphasized roll on C22?