SPIER & MACKAY - Official Affiliate Thread

[JTrent82]

The one weird thing about the sack jacket (there was only ever one sack i think?), was they made all the pockets smaller.

I actually kinda liked the smaller chest pocket at first and had a custom SC done asking for the pockets from the sack jacket. However, what I didn't realize from the sack pics online was the lower hip patch pockets are smaller too, which I think look weird and don't reflect any vintage ivy tailoring that I've ever seen. I wish I'd just opted for the normal pockets on that SC I had made.

Do you like the smaller pockets?

No I don't. Their first attempt at the sack jacket was an abortion imo. But I have faith that they can get it right on their second go. I mean all they have to do is copy a vintage J Press. No need to reinvent the wheel.

 

[WoolyLamb]

No I don't. Their first attempt at the sack jacket was an abortion imo. But I have faith that they can get it right on their second go. I mean all they have to do is copy a vintage J Press. No need to reinvent the wheel.

How hard is it to ship one to the factory and deconstruct?

 

[ElliotG]

The new images look AI generated. Awful

I was about to disagree with you, but I checked the website quick just to be sure (I wouldn't want to be WRONG on the INTERNET for crying out loud).

Anyway, you are right. Check out the pics for the medium gray Travel Suit. The model's neck and chin look like they belong to a 25 y.o. finance bro, but his hands look like he's been working the fields since the Carter administration.

 

[ericgereghty]

The new images look AI generated. Awful

I don't care enough to be bothered by them, but hard to disagree. As I mentioned with the polos, the images don't look like clothes being worn by real humans.

Honestly, as long as they get the color mostly right (past seasons seemed to trend toward being a bit darker IRL, I'd say), that's all I need IRT photography. I don't need to get a feel for how a suit fits on a 140 pound beanpole lol.

 

[JTrent82]

Posted Fabric Weight > Hideous AI Product Photos

 

[SteveMc]

Am I seeing right? high-rise flat front trousers?

 

[XxLogo]

So, I see that the High Twist Cotton t shirts are available now. Would someone enlighten me why I would want to spend the $$ for a high twist cotton vs the other cotton/modal ones? Not familiar with high twist cotton

 

[coolarrow]

Does S&M have a spring summer suit that is quarter lined in staple colors that has the lightly padded or unpadded shoulders? Spalla camicia?

 

[Rhodia]

I don't care enough to be bothered by them, but hard to disagree. As I mentioned with the polos, the images don't look like clothes being worn by real humans.

Honestly, as long as they get the color mostly right (past seasons seemed to trend toward being a bit darker IRL, I'd say), that's all I need IRT photography. I don't need to get a feel for how a suit fits on a 140 pound beanpole lol.

I agree with the @ericgereghty on color. Look past the model photos to the product shot itself and then keep in mind it's going to be a shade darker. I've found this to be the case with other retailers as well.

Picked up a couple of these and I can confirm that the olive is slightly darker. These polos are a good value IMO. Just don't pull the waist band ribbing halfway down your a** like they're styled on the model.

 

[JTrent82]

I agree with the @ericgereghty on color. Look past the model photos to the product shot itself and then keep in mind it's going to be a shade darker. I've found this to be the case with other retailers as well.

Picked up a couple of these and I can confirm that the olive is slightly darker. These polos are a good value IMO. Just don't pull the waist band ribbing halfway down your a** like they're styled on the model.

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I just took delivery for one of these polos and I don't want to hyperbolize but I was revulsed by the texture of the fabric. I was expecting the soft almost merino quality of the polo sweaters from last year but these are not those. If it didn't have a fabric tag I would have guessed it was all poly. Same goes for the two-ply tees that came with it. I'll be returning them both.

edit: Also got a pair of olive chinos that aren't olive. Closer to sage. In this instance at least, the color is lighter than the product photos suggest.

 

[XxLogo]

So, I see that the High Twist Cotton t shirts are available now. Would someone enlighten me why I would want to spend the $$ for a high twist cotton vs the other cotton/modal ones? Not familiar with high twist cotton

Ended up asking Rick. He said these ones are a high twist knit cotton t-shirt, almost like a breathable summer sweater.

I think I’m going to go with the cotton/modal to replace my 1st Gen S&M t shirts

 

[tmckay2]

Does spier typically release hopsack sportcoats each spring/summer?

 

[Rhodia]

I just took delivery for one of these polos and I don't want to hyperbolize but I was revulsed by the texture of the fabric. I was expecting the soft almost merino quality of the polo sweaters from last year but these are not those. If it didn't have a fabric tag I would have guessed it was all poly. Same goes for the two-ply tees that came with it. I'll be returning them both.

edit: Also got a pair of olive chinos that aren't olive. Closer to sage. In this instance at least, the color is lighter than the product photos suggest.

High-twist cotton definitely has a texture to it, akin to fresco. Certainly not as soft as the merino polos from Fall (which I like as well). I've found these ones very breathable, if not as soft as a brushed or slub cotton would be.

 

[Sam L]

Has anyone tried the non high rise jeans? How are they in terms of quality and comfort? I only plan on wearing them casually so I don't need them to be high rise necessarily, as long as the rise is not uncomfortable.

Also in particular, does anyone have these jeans and can comment on whether the fade lines on these look natural? https://www.spierandmackay.com/product/light-antique-wash---denim-law-cden-ss22

 

[ericgereghty]

Will be curious to see if they cap their S/S offerings at 46. Will be le sad if so