SPIER & MACKAY - Official Affiliate Thread

[Riva]

I did not mean to come off as such. I'm saying, alot of these requests seem to be niche items. I"m sure if there is great demand for a double breasted suit/jacket. It will be obliged.

However, they're still a small company and their core business is general public. I'm local to them. I visit them quite often,and 99% of the time it's the average person walking in. I need a suit, grey or navy and bam they walk out. All other details are not asked.

That tells me SF is what 1%?

Edit, this is the Mississauga location and not Downtown

They told you they sell more offline than online?

 

[exfalso]

I am just going to leave this here and see myself out.

This is why I have to be careful of the group think. If you recall when this was initially discussed how many guys were super gung ho about a Neapolitan flannel Chalk stripe. That enthusiasm didn't translate into sales. It's a beautiful suit.

 

[7_rocket]

They told you they sell more offline than online?

No. My point is as I'm in the store and I'm seeing the interaction with clients. None of the clients ask for specific details. Some say, I need a gray suit, I am a 40R . Sales persons shows them gray suits, while measuring them for alterations, I don't hear the client talk about things we talk about on SF.

There is no mention about peak lapel vs notch, high waist trousers etc. Most of the general public just care about a well fitting and decent quality item. They don't care about specific detail.

 

[dinted voice]

I bought two of the linen BD collar shirts from this season (olive and light blue) during the recent sale and just tried them on. They are much bigger in the shoulders and longer in the sleeves than the 7-8 collared and OCBD shirts that I have in SM in the same size.

Did any of you guys experience this? Should I wash them with the expectation that they will shrink to the regular size or just return and size down? It’s a shame because they are beautiful in person!

My olive linen is somewhat bigger overall than other shirts. I did wash and even put in dryer. It shrunk some but not considerably. I am fine with it being a little loose since it is linen.

 

[chiggyv]

Loving the green/brown combo for an overcast day.

SS19 Brown Bottoli
SS17 Olive Linen Popover
3Sixteen+ 30BSP Denim
Allen Edmonds Color 8 Belt
Alden 986

 

[chiggyv]

Double post.

 

[pickergc]

Looking good!
Is it contemporary or slim fit?

Thank you! Contemporary, 46R

 

[JFK-esque]

Lowered back rise working well for me. Silk-linen sage green. Jacket fit perfectly out of the box.

 

[drfwtx]

The red striped lightweight oxford. More of a Nantucket red/pink, but love it. Paired with seersucker.

 

[tripreed]

Been considering this as a need a warm weather basic jacket...worked in 100 huh?

Also do you think it has enough texture to not look like an orphaned suit jacket?

Aside from the texture, I'd say that the patch pockets keep it from looking like an orphaned suit coat.

 

[madhat]

Aside from the texture, I'd say that the patch pockets keep it from looking like an orphaned suit coat.

Agreed.

 

[gavrarabba]

The red striped lightweight oxford. More of a Nantucket red/pink, but love it. Paired with seersucker. View attachment 1195004

remember when bankers had to wear suits and ties? (Hey, as long as they're not opening accounts without permission)

 

[gavrarabba]

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What knot do you make? I have the same Matka from Paul but my 4 in hand often is too bulky. Yours looks great.

 

[pickergc]

What knot do you make? I have the same Matka from Paul but my 4 in hand often is too bulky. Yours looks great.

Thanks, I just use a simple (single) 4-in-hand. I probably sinch it too tightly, but I've never had any trouble with bulk.

 

[drfwtx]

remember when bankers had to wear suits and ties? (Hey, as long as they're not opening accounts without permission)

Ha. I didn’t even realize I had that pin in. I’m in home lending. 75% of co workers wear a branded golf polo. The others that don’t look at me strangely for wearing a sportcoat,

As for the accounts, I’m new to the company and damn if they training isn’t nearly completely oriented towards missteps. I feel good about the approach and the new ethical measures they are ensuring to have the power to call something out.