SPIER & MACKAY - Official Affiliate Thread

[thedose]

That MTM tho.... I need to get myself up to Toronto

 

[RCD33]

Great stuff. Is the second jacket the same brown Harris Tweed that’s listed in the MTO section?

 

[shabbytraddy]

Anyone else order a parka? Mine just delivered. It's a ******* tank, really nice. Only construction nitpick is that the zipper is reversed from my experience (i.e., the pull on the wearer's left, rather than the right). Maybe this is a CA vs US thing? But really well made and will be plenty goddam warm for NYC winters (especially these days...).

Tailoring feels a little stocky, though. I was hoping for something that felt similar to the SM peacoat (I have first edition, still love it such a great coat and really well cut: fashion industry folk I know in NYC are always admiring). I think the parka could use a back vent, which I know kinda defeats the purpose of a parka but then again, tailoring for the win, right?

Would love thoughts from others who've purchased. As always, if you're on the fence, just ******* buy it.

 

[jamie411]

The parka looks great and I’m very intrigued. But I feel like the first generation items often have minor flaws - such as the tiny pockets on the polo coat - that get corrected in future versions. Once bitten, twice shy, I guess.

I’m also hesitant because a parka is a bit more of a technical jacket, in my opinion, than say a topcoat. I don’t have enough information to justify the purchase yet.

I’d love for @spiermackay to provide more details about the jacket.

 

[Ezio]

So I've got a custom made jacket that is basically a perfect fit on me. For the online MTO system, I can measure out that jacket's measurements, put them in the system, and the clothes should come out the same?

 

[breakaway01]

So I've got a custom made jacket that is basically a perfect fit on me. For the online MTO system, I can measure out that jacket's measurements, put them in the system, and the clothes should come out the same?

If the custom jacket was not made by S&M then definitely not. How could the few measurements that you enter for MTO result in an identical jacket? shoulder slope, armhole shape and size, sleeve width and taper, etc etc

 

[Ezio]

If the custom jacket was not made by S&M then definitely not. How could the few measurements that you enter for MTO result in an identical jacket? shoulder slope, armhole shape and size, sleeve width and taper, etc etc

Hm, good point. I want to try and replicate the fit of an existing jacket because it is the best fitting jacket I own.

 

[Contango]

Hm, good point. I want to try and replicate the fit of an existing jacket because it is the best fitting jacket I own.

Maybe go back to whomever made you that perfect-fitting jacket?

 

[Ezio]

Maybe go back to whomever made you that perfect-fitting jacket?

I'm in another country now and its way more expensive, not to say I won't get something special made by him again next year

 

[Ezio]

@SpierTeam hey guys, you gonna do more RTW double breasted suits? How'd they perform?

 

[sadkfjaskfaj]

SuitSupply Lazio 44 fits me perfectly. Which size should I go with in S&M, and which fit? Thanks.

 

[Spex]

I completely missed the notification on the sportcoat sale. Does anyone know if the online stock matches that of the Mississauga warehouse, or if they potentially have more sizes available at the physical location? I suppose at this point I'd rather not know, since I missed the boat...

 

[mak1277]

Anyone else order a parka? Mine just delivered. It's a ******* tank, really nice. Only construction nitpick is that the zipper is reversed from my experience (i.e., the pull on the wearer's left, rather than the right). Maybe this is a CA vs US thing? But really well made and will be plenty goddam warm for NYC winters (especially these days...).

Tailoring feels a little stocky, though. I was hoping for something that felt similar to the SM peacoat (I have first edition, still love it such a great coat and really well cut: fashion industry folk I know in NYC are always admiring). I think the parka could use a back vent, which I know kinda defeats the purpose of a parka but then again, tailoring for the win, right?

Would love thoughts from others who've purchased. As always, if you're on the fence, just ******* buy it.

I bought a coat a few years back with the zipper reversed like that. I always assumed it was a US vs. Britain thing. I will say that it took me almost a full winter season of wearing to get used to unzipping it with my left hand and not my right.

 

[SJR3]

Anyone else order a parka? Mine just delivered. It's a ******* tank, really nice. Only construction nitpick is that the zipper is reversed from my experience (i.e., the pull on the wearer's left, rather than the right). Maybe this is a CA vs US thing? But really well made and will be plenty goddam warm for NYC winters (especially these days...).

Tailoring feels a little stocky, though. I was hoping for something that felt similar to the SM peacoat (I have first edition, still love it such a great coat and really well cut: fashion industry folk I know in NYC are always admiring). I think the parka could use a back vent, which I know kinda defeats the purpose of a parka but then again, tailoring for the win, right?

Would love thoughts from others who've purchased. As always, if you're on the fence, just ******* buy it.

I bought a coat a few years back with the zipper reversed like that. I always assumed it was a US vs. Britain thing. I will say that it took me almost a full winter season of wearing to get used to unzipping it with my left hand and not my right.

It's not a Canadian or European thing; it's a women's thing. Women's buttons and zippers are traditionally on the left side. Can't believe S&M would make this mistake. Not like I need a parka anyway, living in Houston. (Is Houston S&M's biggest market outside Canada? Seems so, from this thread anyway, lol.)

+1 to the comment about avoiding v1 of S&M products. I love S&M, they make some fantastic clothes for the price, and are always making improvements. But this is a double-edged sword, as first (and even second) iterations of items usually have some glaring defects.

 

[DFWWingnut]

Anyone else order a parka? Mine just delivered. It's a ******* tank, really nice. Only construction nitpick is that the zipper is reversed from my experience (i.e., the pull on the wearer's left, rather than the right). Maybe this is a CA vs US thing? But really well made and will be plenty goddam warm for NYC winters (especially these days...).

Tailoring feels a little stocky, though. I was hoping for something that felt similar to the SM peacoat (I have first edition, still love it such a great coat and really well cut: fashion industry folk I know in NYC are always admiring). I think the parka could use a back vent, which I know kinda defeats the purpose of a parka but then again, tailoring for the win, right?

Would love thoughts from others who've purchased. As always, if you're on the fence, just ******* buy it.

They did the same things with the hoodie...reverse zipper. Very odd.