SPIER & MACKAY - Official Affiliate Thread

[dapperclassic]

FYI I received my grey herringbone tweed. No photos for the moment, but the pocket on a 38S lines up exactly with my shirt pocket (a recent Brooks Brothers OCBD). It seems fine to me.

One other thing I will say is that it is not a super heavy-weight or fluffy tweed, like this one (the brown guncheck, which I also have). I bought the grey herringbone to replace a similar 10-year old Brooks Brothers jacket that's grown too small, and Spier's fabric is maybe 60% of the weight. The fact that it is unlined and lighter probably makes it a bit more versatile, but it feels less bulletproof.

Would you be able to measure from the shoulder seam to the top of the pocket please (align the tape measure to the right seam of the pocket)

 

[apShepard]

Do sportcoats nowadays come witouth the sleeve buttons sewed on?

 

[stuffedsuperdud]

Zoomer girl at checkout counter: "Hey I really like your outfit! It has that whole Dark Academia vibe."
Me (confused): "I don't know what that means."
Zoomer: "Wow, because you're really nailing it."

😂

This was actually the basis for Walker Slater's entire marketing campaign a year ago. IIRC I think this means it looks like you just got tenure at Miskatonic University (and that she's hot for teacher, or whatever the Lovecraftian version of that is).

 

[JTrent82]

This was actually the basis for Walker Slater's entire marketing campaign a year ago. IIRC I think this means it looks like you just got tenure at Miskatonic University (and that she's hot for teacher, or whatever the Lovecraftian version of that is).

Still don't know what she was talking about, but I got a date! It got a little weird at the end though.

 

[ericgereghty]

Do sportcoats nowadays come witouth the sleeve buttons sewed on?

Full canvas, no. Regular, half-canvas yes. I believe that's the line of demarcation, but others might be able to speak to additional nuances.

 

[7_rocket]

This has my interest. I think they offered something similar last season? I can't recall or keep up to be honest.

 

[XxLogo]

This has my interest. I think they offered something similar last season? I can't recall or keep up to be honest. View attachment 1840568

Yes I believe they introduced these last season

 

[nsgmd]

Is there a way to specify American sack cut on the MTO program? Or is that option still not available? Thanks.

 

[DoubleDB]

Here are some pictures of the new Black/White Houndstooth. 38R Contemporary. 5'10/170.

 

[XxLogo]

Anyone know if S&M typically have some sort of Canadian Thanksgiving sale or is it typically only BF/CM?

 

[Imperatores]

When or if anyone gets their hands on this army tweed field jacket, I'd love to know what the cloth is like. It's apparently a beefy 510 gsm, which is quite appealing to me. Hopefully it's not too rough given the complete lack of lining. I really wish that at least the FW field jackets were fully lined. Especially now that they're offering so many different overshirts as well, where a lack of lining seems a lot more appropriate.

 

[sid11111]

This is my point though, just because his is more “classic” why is it the default proper? Because you or the posse here think so?

this has all been very enlightening. Used to be a thread of good gents Before it became a thread of experts. Thanks for the lesson guys. 😒

Used to be a good thread before we got insecure guys who don't know when to take an L and stfu.

 

[ptfly]

When or if anyone gets their hands on this army tweed field jacket, I'd love to know what the cloth is like. It's apparently a beefy 510 gsm, which is quite appealing to me. Hopefully it's not too rough given the complete lack of lining. I really wish that at least the FW field jackets were fully lined. Especially now that they're offering so many different overshirts as well, where a lack of lining seems a lot more appropriate.

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I was interested in this one as well. Then I remembered I ordered a brown herringbone version in this cut last year. I returned it quickly because it really needed sleeve and partial body lining (for ease of wear, stability, comfort and safety of your shirt/sweater. The interior functioned as velcro.

 

[Imperatores]

I was interested in this one as well. Then I remembered I ordered a brown herringbone version in this cut last year. I returned it quickly because it really needed sleeve and partial body lining (for ease of wear, stability, comfort and safety of your shirt/sweater. The interior functioned as velcro.

Yes, I had exactly the same experience with the Abraham Moon tweeds last year. Just WAY too rough to wear with anything less than two (substantial) layers underneath, one of which had to be collared to avoid having the tweed rubbing against your neck. Impractical to the point of being silly. I'm hoping this Di Pray tweed is a lot softer, but I won't take the chance until people post some hands-on experiences here.

 

[jclonin7]

I can't answer your questions, but I wanted to compliment the end result. Great looking jacket! It's a bit shorter than ideal, but other than that the fit looks solid and compliments your build nicely. I really like how the Italian silhouette combines and contrasts with some of the more rugged style details. I bet it looks awesome with a light wash denim shirt and some olive cords.

Indeed with this light wash chambray the tweed really pops.