SPIER & MACKAY - Official Affiliate Thread

[Rhodia]

Hoping to know as well!

Hard to say, but I imagine fairly soon. I was perusing the MTOs and noticed new fabrics. Mostly just swatch pics, but there are a few actual make-ups. This one caught my attention.

 

[classicoutfits]

Has anyone tried asking spier to source a fabric that isn’t on their list or send them a fabric to make a sport coat?

 

[AnElepahntCage]

Very interested in having a suit made from this fabric, but I prefer to see more than just the swatch of it. Anyone have any more info? I can't seem to find any.

 

[JayDee90]

Has anyone tried asking spier to source a fabric that isn’t on their list or send them a fabric to make a sport coat?

@DonRaphael

 

[clee1982]

Very interested in having a suit made from this fabric, but I prefer to see more than just the swatch of it. Anyone have any more info? I can't seem to find any. View attachment 2327709

Very heavy weight fall/winter linen?

 

[DonRaphael]

Has anyone tried asking spier to source a fabric that isn’t on their list or send them a fabric to make a sport coat?

Yep. Just write to them on IG and they'll let you know which mills they work with, alternatively ask id they can source the specific fabric you're interested in.

Did this last week. They added the fabric I was interested in to the MTO section so I could place my order. It was a Dugdale fabric from the Wnglish Town & Classics bunch book which isn't usually available in their MTO section.

 

[WoolyLamb]

Yep. Just write to them on IG and they'll let you know which mills they work with, alternatively ask id they can source the specific fabric you're interested in.

Did this last week. They added the fabric I was interested in to the MTO section so I could place my order. It was a Dugdale fabric from the Wnglish Town & Classics bunch book which isn't usually available in their MTO section.

Any luck with Loro fabrics? There is one winter check I really want but only ever seen in custom and Armoury once

 

[DonRaphael]

Any luck with Loro fabrics? There is one winter check I really want but only ever seen in custom and Armoury once

I inquired about Loro fabrics years ago. It was a possibility back then, albeit very pricey.

 

[WoolyLamb]

I inquired about Loro fabrics years ago. It was a possibility back then, albeit very pricey.

Yeah that is the question how much so.

 

[Rhodia]

Very heavy weight fall/winter linen?

I think the Fall/Winter must be the error here. I have heard of this weight for linen. I believe Permanent Style and others argue that linen really should be in this weight range for better drape, as well as to keep wrinkles reasonably under control.

 

[AnElepahntCage]

Yep. Just write to them on IG and they'll let you know which mills they work with, alternatively ask id they can source the specific fabric you're interested in.

Did this last week. They added the fabric I was interested in to the MTO section so I could place my order. It was a Dugdale fabric from the Wnglish Town & Classics bunch book which isn't usually available in their MTO section.

Really? I emailed them a few months back, and they said they were not able to do this. I'll send a message on instagram now. I hope this is the case.

Edit, when I sent them a DM on instagram, I got a note that "this account can't receive my message because they don't allow new message requests from everyone." How else are people reaching out via instagram?

 

[ericgereghty]

Very heavy weight fall/winter linen?

I think the Fall/Winter must be the error here. I have heard of this weight for linen. I believe Permanent Style and others argue that linen really should be in this weight range for better drape, as well as to keep wrinkles reasonably under control.

All relative, I suppose. I have a few (nothing Leomaster...curious if anybody has thought on the mill) "very" heavyweight linen suits, and they are much better to suited to crisper/chillier weather than dead of summer humidity

 

[DonRaphael]

Really? I emailed them a few months back, and they said they were not able to do this. I'll send a message on instagram now. I hope this is the case.

Might have changed their policy then. I had an agreement with them regarding this order a long time ago. What were you interested in specifically?

 

[AnElepahntCage]

Might have changed their policy then. I had an agreement with them regarding this order a long time ago. What were you interested in specifically?

I didn't send any specifics, just asked about outsourcing a brown linen. Oksana from their customer service team said "and we currently do not outsource fabrics." That was back in Novemeber. I would be interested in doing something from Drapers or W Bill, though.

 

[St1X]

I think the Fall/Winter must be the error here. I have heard of this weight for linen. I believe Permanent Style and others argue that linen really should be in this weight range for better drape, as well as to keep wrinkles reasonably under control.

The only linen that will look decent in any tailoring is a very heavy one, it holds a crease on the pants much better. But it is not really suitable for summer.