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[pickergc]

I must have missed the advice about the sleeves, what did he experience?

What was his rationale for that advice to not alter the sleeves till after the jacket has been work a few times?

Typically with linen (this has been discussed elsewhere, this is not my sage advice or experience) the sleeves get pretty hard creases that pull the sleeve measurement up. If the sleeves get altered before really wearing it, then the creases are had the sleeves become much too short. YMMV

Edit: As with anything there are limitations. If the sleeves are obviously too long, the creases won't help much.

 

[Hankmctank]

Hoping some experienced ppl can help with this.
I’m struggling to pick between these sport coats:
Natural linen (100% linen)
Sondrio Light brown (51% linen 49% cotton)
Drago light brown (60% linen 40% wool)

If it was based on looks alone, I’d go with the Sondrio. However, I run hot and sweat easily so I would like to ask if anyone has any insight into these different fabric combos as to:
1. which of the 3 is most breathable?
2. which one is wrinkles the most / least?

Thanks in advance. And thanks to all who have posted pics, to tempt me...

 

[Riva]

Hoping some experienced ppl can help with this.
I’m struggling to pick between these sport coats:
Natural linen (100% linen)
Sondrio Light brown (51% linen 49% cotton)
Drago light brown (60% linen 40% wool)

If it was based on looks alone, I’d go with the Sondrio. However, I run hot and sweat easily so I would like to ask if anyone has any insight into these different fabric combos as to:
1. which of the 3 is most breathable?
2. which one is wrinkles the most / least?

Thanks in advance. And thanks to all who have posted pics, to tempt me...

1. Drago. Despite all natural linen being very breathable, 100% linen is also heavy.
2. 100% linen is for those trying to look wrinkled. Drago with wool has less wrinkles.

I'd personally get the Drago just because I like the hand of the fabric.

 

[JayDee90]

Hoping some experienced ppl can help with this.
I’m struggling to pick between these sport coats:
Natural linen (100% linen)
Sondrio Light brown (51% linen 49% cotton)
Drago light brown (60% linen 40% wool)

If it was based on looks alone, I’d go with the Sondrio. However, I run hot and sweat easily so I would like to ask if anyone has any insight into these different fabric combos as to:
1. which of the 3 is most breathable?
2. which one is wrinkles the most / least?

Thanks in advance. And thanks to all who have posted pics, to tempt me...

Props to the side by side comparison. Highlights some of the similarity in shade but difference in texture that I would not have paid attention to otherwise.

 

[MisterrLovely]

Hoping some experienced ppl can help with this.
I’m struggling to pick between these sport coats:
Natural linen (100% linen)
Sondrio Light brown (51% linen 49% cotton)
Drago light brown (60% linen 40% wool)

If it was based on looks alone, I’d go with the Sondrio. However, I run hot and sweat easily so I would like to ask if anyone has any insight into these different fabric combos as to:
1. which of the 3 is most breathable?
2. which one is wrinkles the most / least?

Thanks in advance. And thanks to all who have posted pics, to tempt me...

Probably the Drago for the least wrinkles. I have the drago wool/linen in grey and the texture is great

 

[9thsymph]

Has anyone received custom shirts? I'm still waiting on an order from March!

 

[Lampsy]

Has anyone received custom shirts? I'm still waiting on an order from March!

I ordered around that time and got an email this week saying its been dispatched. Hope yours arrives soon!

 

[otobgl]

Bottoli donegal and Marling & Evans SCs are up for pre-order!

 

[XxLogo]

Gotta say Rick, the photo game with all the new arrivals as of late is spot on. Comparing what the photos of the previous listing of the Navy Donegal to this season's re boot photos is night and day @spiermackay

 

[XxLogo]

I also wasn't expecting there to be charcoal donegal trousers. My FW budget was dipped into by the sales, so hopefully it'll be in stock later in the year as I would love that for some smart casual dress

 

[mak1277]

@spiermackay - will any of the donegal fabrics be up for MTO? A donegal suit would be a nice thing but I need MTO trousers.

 

[ericgereghty]

SM suit (technically just a jacket today) and shirt.

 

[Leanderthal]

@spiermackay any speculation on if the jackets this FW will be cut like FW19 or SS20? SS20 seemed to be a bit more generous than past?

 

[Hankmctank]

thanks for the feedback Riva and MisterrLovely
I do prefer less wrinkles, and the prices between the 3 do indeed seem to reflect that quality of cloth, as you have both noted.
Thanks. I will be definitely be leaning toward the linen/wool combo when I pull the trigger.

I do think the sondrio colour / texture looked the best. However, being only 5’7, makes it easier to choose a non-neo cut as well for length purposes

 

[drfwtx]

Is this new release black and white in its colors? Or is it more of a natural/cream?