SPIER & MACKAY - Official Affiliate Thread

[MrFingers]

I just purchased it. I can post some pics when it comes in. But there were no larger slim sizes available, so not sure if it’s selling that fast or they haven’t gotten that part of the shipment in yet 🤔

Thank you for your sacrifice! And yea I agree. Maybe later. Let us know your thoughts and how that blue over check looks from afar

 

[blewnote1]

Not a definitive assessment, but, in giving another SM linen shirt its first wear, I feel quite confident saying their linen shirtings from S/S are demonstrably smaller than previous years.

If I'm not mistaken, I do believe there was some agitating here (maybe 2 years back or so) about linen shirtings being dramatically oversized compared to cotton?

Entirely speculative, but curious if SM recalibrated anything to account for it, or if this is a wonky one off for the season's batch.

Really hoping the latter, because these suckers are slimmer by a decent amount than the extra slim I had from however many years ago.

I picked up a short sleeve linen (contemp) and 2 long sleeves in classic cut and they fit exactly as I expected them to. Perhaps the slims were mis-cut, but mine were certainly just fine.

 

[epsilon22]

Does anyone know when they typically would start putting up overcoats on the website? Thinking of getting a double-breasted overcoat or polo coat.

 

[St1X]

Does anyone know when they typically would start putting up overcoats on the website? Thinking of getting a double-breasted overcoat or polo coat.

Oct - Dec.
They roll it out through the whole season. Last year Balmacaan was released so late into the season that I had no opportunity to wear it and winters in Sweden end in April!

 

[SchachMundialECapital]

Not my finest ever outfit, lots of things have changed since my last post here, nearly 4 years ago. Mostly, gained weight. Went one size up in chest and increased my waist from 28 to 32 (yikes!)

Shirt: S&M striped OCBD
Pants: Goodthreads cord from their original run.

As I was telling Rick in a recent Instagram message, being a snob precludes one from finding actual good deals on garments. I find the cords to be much higher quality than stuff that costs 5× more!

 

[tcmquincy]

I'm thinking about grabbing the Navy Serge Blazer, curious how y'all think it would compare to say a Brooks Brothers blazer?

I am very familiar with S&M's suits and sport coats, but I have never owned a "traditional blazer" with gold/brass buttons, navy, etc. I see that S&M's has patch pockets, whereas it seems flap pockets seem to be used for these blazers by a lot of other brands.

 

[Dorian_Gray]

Boxer Briefs just dropped in previews. Size tolerances and shrinkage, oh my!

 

[Dorian_Gray]

I'm thinking about grabbing the Navy Serge Blazer, curious how y'all think it would compare to say a Brooks Brothers blazer?

I am very familiar with S&M's suits and sport coats, but I have never owned a "traditional blazer" with gold/brass buttons, navy, etc. I see that S&M's has patch pockets, whereas it seems flap pockets seem to be used for these blazers by a lot of other brands.

I had an Angelico serge blazer made through MTO with the gold buttons, DB, full canvas, and jetted pockets. It’s one of the most striking pieces I own.

The gold button blazer is a truly classic look that likely flatters most. Very easy to wear. I highly encourage serge jacketing in general, particularly if you don’t already have a navy blazer. Styling details on it come down to preferences. You can always change the buttons (or even get really fancy with custom brass/gold/silver/mithril).

IMO, Spier suiting at minimum is on par with BB and better priced. I hear that Golden Fleece is still nice, but the prices are absurd. I also think that Spier’s heavy Italian inclinations help to avoid the gold button blazer looking too stuffy.

 

[BlueSteel]

I'm thinking about grabbing the Navy Serge Blazer, curious how y'all think it would compare to say a Brooks Brothers blazer?

I am very familiar with S&M's suits and sport coats, but I have never owned a "traditional blazer" with gold/brass buttons, navy, etc. I see that S&M's has patch pockets, whereas it seems flap pockets seem to be used for these blazers by a lot of other brands.

I have this, and IMO it is nicer than any BB I have tried.

It is my first time with Angelico fabric (I have a number of S&M items but I normally stuck to their more premium fabrics, like Fox, M&E, Moon, VBC, etc.) The Angelico fabric seems...good - does not quite have the premium feel of my other items. Out of the box it was wrinkly like no other jacket I have ever purchased from S&M. Hung for 30 mins in steaming shower to take out 80% of the wrinkles. I am hoping this is not an ongoing problem with this fabric.

Still have not brought this to my tailor yet to get the sleeves adjusted, so I have no real-world experience with wearing it yet. I did try it on for my GF, who exclaimed that it is "cuuuuuute"...so that is something.

The buttons look nice but they feel light/hollow compared to more vintage metal buttons I have.

Personally, I think the lower patch pockets work well for a garment like this...allows you to dress it down easier (but also will look good with dressier trousers). I like that the chest pocket is barchetta - better for pocket square. My DB navy hopsack sportcoat from S&M also has a patch chest pocket, which looks a bit off stuffed with a square.

Overall, I am happy so far, but will learn more once it is tailored and I wear it out a few times!

 

[ericgereghty]

Bummed to say the season's tailoring drops (thus far) are a miss for me.

 

[SchachMundialECapital]

As September is winding down, so is my ability to pull off daring looks based on linen. Still, before saying goodbye to this jacket until next April/May, some justice. This was a 2019 drop if we judge by the care label, in the (then-just-updated) Neo cut. It pulls a bit at the midsection when buttoned, but otherwise one of my fav S&M releases, ever!

 

[Austinjhutch]

There is barely any Fall/Winter inventory on the site at all. Skipping this season?

 

[suda422]

I tried a 40L suit recently and I like the suit but I'm not sure about the fit. Length seems right (jacket sleeves need to be hemmed) but I've gained a few pounds recently and it looks like it's pulling, though it feels comfortable. Shoulders seem pretty on point too so upping to 42 might be too big. Thoughts one way or another? Thanks in advance.

 

[tcmquincy]

I have this, and IMO it is nicer than any BB I have tried.

It is my first time with Angelico fabric (I have a number of S&M items but I normally stuck to their more premium fabrics, like Fox, M&E, Moon, VBC, etc.) The Angelico fabric seems...good - does not quite have the premium feel of my other items. Out of the box it was wrinkly like no other jacket I have ever purchased from S&M. Hung for 30 mins in steaming shower to take out 80% of the wrinkles. I am hoping this is not an ongoing problem with this fabric.

Still have not brought this to my tailor yet to get the sleeves adjusted, so I have no real-world experience with wearing it yet. I did try it on for my GF, who exclaimed that it is "cuuuuuute"...so that is something.

The buttons look nice but they feel light/hollow compared to more vintage metal buttons I have.

Personally, I think the lower patch pockets work well for a garment like this...allows you to dress it down easier (but also will look good with dressier trousers). I like that the chest pocket is barchetta - better for pocket square. My DB navy hopsack sportcoat from S&M also has a patch chest pocket, which looks a bit off stuffed with a square.

Overall, I am happy so far, but will learn more once it is tailored and I wear it out a few times!

Thanks for the information!

Do you have the exact same one that they are currently selling? Could you please let me know if the buttons on the cuff are also gold/brass?

Also, in the pictures it looks slightly darker/more black than a lot of navy blazers I am used to seeing. How does it look in person? I have bought a handful of jackets from S&M before that looked just slightly different than in the online pictures (not in a bad way at all, just a “lighting” kind of thing)

 

[Ebichuman]

There is barely any Fall/Winter inventory on the site at all. Skipping this season?

Spier is usually late with seasonal drops. Expect stuff to arrive well into the fall.