SPIER & MACKAY - Official Affiliate Thread

[DonRaphael]

Wearing my new fox air green trousers today for the first time. Will try and post a fit pic later, but I definitely like them.

Also, fun fact...it was only 10 minutes into the day at the office before someone asked me if I forgot my belt.

Looking forward to pics.

Did you ask them if they forgot their waist measurement?

 

[orange fury]

All Spier- linen/wool, linen/cotton, fresco:

those textures tho:

I love these shirts, but if I had one thing to nitpick, its that the cuffs are SO. DAMN. NARROW. I could maaaaaaybe get a true dress watch under there (something like a Cartier tank or JLC MUT), but I'm wearing a Seamaster today and have to wear that cuff unbuttoned.

Edit: yeah, not a chance-

 

[DonRaphael]

I love these shirts, but if I had one thing to nitpick, its that the cuffs are SO. DAMN. NARROW. I could maaaaaaybe get a true dress watch under there (something like a Cartier tank or JLC MUT), but I'm wearing a Seamaster today and have to wear that cuff unbuttoned.

Over the cuff

 

[jbarwick]

All Spier- linen/wool, linen/cotton, fresco:
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those textures tho:
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I love these shirts, but if I had one thing to nitpick, its that the cuffs are SO. DAMN. NARROW. I could maaaaaaybe get a true dress watch under there (something like a Cartier tank or JLC MUT), but I'm wearing a Seamaster today and have to wear that cuff unbuttoned.

Edit: yeah, not a chance-
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I feel like the cuff has always been a problem and the button is always at the edge of the cuff so you cannot reposition it unless you want to go narrower. I wear most of my S&M shirts with the cuff unbottoned because of this as there is an army of supporters that the whole cuff situation is fine as is.

 

[marchello]

You can, and I do. But, be prepared for pocket flare or folds in the crotch or on the side seams. Flaws are inevitable unless you go MTO/MTM. I’ve learned to accept the imperfections, as it suits my financial capabilities.

Out of curiosity, where does your tailor end up taking in the waist? At the back or on the sides? I am asking because my tailor keeps insisting to take in the fabric at the sides, roughly where the side adjusters are.

 

[conak]

I feel like the cuff has always been a problem and the button is always at the edge of the cuff so you cannot reposition it unless you want to go narrower. I wear most of my S&M shirts with the cuff unbottoned because of this as there is an army of supporters that the whole cuff situation is fine as is.

The cuffs are perfect, people just don't like wearing dress watches anymore.

 

[c0de]

All Spier- linen/wool, linen/cotton, fresco:
View attachment 1608519

those textures tho:
View attachment 1608520

I love these shirts, but if I had one thing to nitpick, its that the cuffs are SO. DAMN. NARROW. I could maaaaaaybe get a true dress watch under there (something like a Cartier tank or JLC MUT), but I'm wearing a Seamaster today and have to wear that cuff unbuttoned.

Edit: yeah, not a chance-
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Move the button a little bit if you have space, 1/4" goes a long way

 

[MrFingers]

All Spier- linen/wool, linen/cotton, fresco:
View attachment 1608519

those textures tho:
View attachment 1608520

I love these shirts, but if I had one thing to nitpick, its that the cuffs are SO. DAMN. NARROW. I could maaaaaaybe get a true dress watch under there (something like a Cartier tank or JLC MUT), but I'm wearing a Seamaster today and have to wear that cuff unbuttoned.

Edit: yeah, not a chance-
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How’s the breathability of the Fresco trousers vs the linen top and jacket? Want some for work this summer.
Also yeah, maybe a JLC UTM would work best

 

[jbarwick]

The cuffs are perfect, people just don't like wearing dress watches anymore.

It's even the casual shirts too. I have OCBDs from multiple years and cannot wear a watch underneath and I have tried multiple watches. The argument still stands, you can keep the cuff circumference the same, just move the button in, I know I know it adds fabric to the sleeve, so people can adjust the sleeve as needed.

It is such a small adjustment I doubt many would even notice...

 

[orange fury]

How’s the breathability of the Fresco trousers vs the linen top and jacket? Want some for work this summer.
Also yeah, maybe a JLC UTM would work best

Both are breathable (though I work in an air conditioned office, so maybe take my opinion with a grain of salt). I have something like 6-8 pairs of the S&M Fresco pants that I wear as my "staple" dress pants almost year round, then a few pairs of flannel and covert for the few months of actual cold weather.

the jacket is 65/35 linen/wool and very unstructured, so while it's breathable, its the weight (or lack thereof) that makes it seem to wear cool. I'm a big fan of it.

 

[conak]

It's even the casual shirts too. I have OCBDs from multiple years and cannot wear a watch underneath and I have tried multiple watches. The argument still stands, you can keep the cuff circumference the same, just move the button in, I know I know it adds fabric to the sleeve, so people can adjust the sleeve as needed.

It is such a small adjustment I doubt many would even notice...

Fair point about the casual shirts, but the sleeves go over my dress watch just fine. Divers don't stand a chance.

 

[rc121]

There are 2 popovers listed on the site, one "Navy Popover" and one "Navy - Linen Popover". They seem to be exactly the same with both being 100% Irish linen, but one is $55 and one is $49. What gives? In the pictures, one might be a little darker. Are they different linen?

 

[MrFingers]

Both are breathable (though I work in an air conditioned office, so maybe take my opinion with a grain of salt). I have something like 6-8 pairs of the S&M Fresco pants that I wear as my "staple" dress pants almost year round, then a few pairs of flannel and covert for the few months of actual cold weather.

the jacket is 65/35 linen/wool and very unstructured, so while it's breathable, its the weight (or lack thereof) that makes it seem to wear cool. I'm a big fan of it.

Good thought. Apparently my office is freezing all the time (dunno, never been). So I was curious what would be good trousers to have for the 8 months of heat we get. Some cool flannel patterns would be great for nov-april when it’s actually cold! I have the herringbone tan linen jacket they dropped a month or so ago, kinda looks like yours not sure if it is.
And that new linen white sport coat they teased yesterday looks so so good

 

[mak1277]

Looking forward to pics.

Did you ask them if they forgot their waist measurement?

I'm lousy when it comes to full fit pics, but here's a shot that gives a good idea of texture and color.

 

[1st Step]

Looking good, sir!

Thank you Youngman...