SPIER & MACKAY - Official Affiliate Thread

[Jazzthief]

Does anyone still have the size guide to last season's Balmacaan coats?

 

[nqtri]

Anxious to hear about sizing. Can't decide between XXL and XL

Seems like they put up separate sizing guide for the cardigan now. https://www.spierandmackay.com/fit-guide/chunky-cardigans-size-chart

Seems to suggest stay true to size.

 

[bc78]

Has a picture of the new balmacaan been posted in the thread yet? I did a search and nothing turned up

 

[StyleT]

Seems like they put up separate sizing guide for the cardigan now. https://www.spierandmackay.com/fit-guide/chunky-cardigans-size-chart

Seems to suggest stay true to size.

They are True to Size.. I'm a 40 and picked up M.. perfect fit..and it has some give..
The Quality.. completely impressed..I went to buy maybe one and ended up with three. When you see and feel them in person...the texture what a difference it made.

 

[pmestrad]

Anyone know if the pea coat length is the same as last year?

 

[FlyingHorker]

That's like buying a mechanical watch solely for the marketed "history" of the brand. I also don't buy my clothes only to stare at them and wonder how rigorous that mythical old Italian master tailor with trembling hands (or a young Asian immigrant getting paid minimum wage in a European city) was putting the extra details into the collar. Those who have shopped enough of the more famed Italian brands inc Rubinacci, Isaia, etc also know firsthand the ****** quality of the construction compared to most SM pieces that are durable as hell. Buying one of those means spending half an hour getting rid of the loose / protruding threads and redoing the buttons as they are usually already falling apart.

If you have a fit body going MTO with SM and modding everything down to the millimeters and adding personal tweaks would only cost you $500 full canvas and you'll achieve the same look as going bespoke. Bespoke is only for those born with unfortunate body or those who ate too much.

If talking strictly SCs and jackets, S&M has it on lockdown, and no one else I've found comes close to the fit, fabric selection, drape, and value.

If talking trousers, MTO anything, they don't. Quality control suffers quite a bit, and the fit from season to season is all over the place.

I pay my local tailor for bespoke options because I enjoy supporting local businesses, and his price is pretty reasonable for trousers and overcoats. No fancy handwork, just focuses on what I ask for, and fit.

 

[nqtri]

Glad to hear. After hearing it's shipping today and seeing the updated size chart, I immediately ordered an S, I'm a 38

 

[StyleT]

Wanted to add something, the chunky shawl cardigan, the weight, it has heft, just weighed it in at 2.5lbs

 

[An Acute Style]

Seems like they put up separate sizing guide for the cardigan now. https://www.spierandmackay.com/fit-guide/chunky-cardigans-size-chart

Seems to suggest stay true to size.

They are True to Size.. I'm a 40 and picked up M.. perfect fit..and it has some give..
The Quality.. completely impressed..I went to buy maybe one and ended up with three. When you see and feel them in person...the texture what a difference it made.

Interesting. I'm thinking about this like a sport coat, but I know it's not. I usually like a 41" chest on my sport coats which puts me around a size 38 jacket at most places. I sized up to to a medium because I wanted a slightly more relaxed fit to the cardigan. We'll see next week how it worked out.

 

[An Acute Style]

Wanted to add something, the chunky shawl cardigan, the weight, it has heft, just weighed it in at 2.5lbs

Pictures please.

 

[mbb355]

Wanted to add something, the chunky shawl cardigan, the weight, it has heft, just weighed it in at 2.5lbs

What's the texture like? Quite soft I imagine with merino. What about the warmth? Probably lose some warmth with no lambswool or cashmere.

 

[ptfly]

They are True to Size.. I'm a 40 and picked up M.. perfect fit..and it has some give..
The Quality.. completely impressed..I went to buy maybe one and ended up with three. When you see and feel them in person...the texture what a difference it made.

Good to hear. I am a 40 too but worry about sleeve length on the chunk. I wear 35/36 sleeve length in dress shirts.
How is the sleeve length for you?

 

[StyleT]

Good to hear. I am a 40 too but worry about sleeve length on the chunk. I wear 35/36 sleeve length in dress shirts.
How is the sleeve length for you?

Sleeves fine, no issues.... I'm a 40S..
The knit and material seemed to allow for some give and take.

 

[ptfly]

Sleeves fine, no issues.... I'm a 40S..
The knit and material seemed to allow for some give and take.

I can wear 40L so I need more sleeve. Is there enough for your to double back the cuff? I can't stand sweaters with shorty sleeves.

 

[StyleT]

What's the texture like? Quite soft I imagine with merino. What about the warmth? Probably lose some warmth with no lambswool or cashmere.

Texture..soft yes.. it was really like wearing a pillow.. probably the best comparison. The synthetic fibers like was North Face Campshire Hoody heat me up, but this one seemed to regulate..
Neither Hot or Cold..