Suitsupply NYC

[Baked Potato]

I've worn my camel overcoat seasonally since 2019 and it's kept up well. I really like it, but have never compared it to other brands.

Thanks for replying! Does it keep you warm? Wished it was a bit heavier (think it’s at 470g). Also, do you find it easy to wear (perhaps more causally, without a jacket beneath)? A bit worried that it might attract dirt a bit too easily.

 

[nmkef]

I wear it more often casually and it's very versatile. Single breasted is the style I have, not sure if you were looking at a DB. I find it's fairly warm and can throw it on without other layers into the 40s/50s range no problem, though I run warm haha. Sales rep in LA mentioned his DB camel was a bit too hot in fact.

 

[Sonny8]

I wear it more often casually and it's very versatile. Single breasted is the style I have, not sure if you were looking at a DB. I find it's fairly warm and can throw it on without other layers into the 40s/50s range no problem, though I run warm haha. Sales rep in LA mentioned his DB camel was a bit too hot in fact.

How did you size on the coat? Would the same size as your suit actually fit a suit underneath or would one need to size up for the coat? Thanks!

 

[Baked Potato]

I wear it more often casually and it's very versatile. Single breasted is the style I have, not sure if you were looking at a DB. I find it's fairly warm and can throw it on without other layers into the 40s/50s range no problem, though I run warm haha. Sales rep in LA mentioned his DB camel was a bit too hot in fact.

As mentioned, I'm thinking about a classic polo coat, which is double breasted. Attaching a photo below from the cofigurator.

40 degrees Fahrenheit isn't really considered cold up here. -10 celcius is rather normal here during winter.

 

[A-Lawson]

As mentioned, I'm thinking about a classic polo coat, which is double breasted. Attaching a photo below from the cofigurator.

40 degrees Fahrenheit isn't really considered cold up here. -10 celcius is rather normal here during winter.

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470gr will be cold for -10 degrees celsius. I would go heavier if you want a coat for staying warm.

SuitSupply coats are also very short, so you should probably get the extended length and have it adjusted in length when you receive it, since it adds 25cm which is quite a lot. The regular-length polo coats look like peacoats in my opinion.

 

[Baked Potato]

470gr will be cold for -10 degrees celsius. I would go heavier if you want a coat for staying warm.

SuitSupply coats are also very short, so you should probably get the extended length and have it adjusted in length when you receive it, since it adds 25cm which is quite a lot. The regular-length polo coats look like peacoats in my opinion.

Here's a photo of me testing an SS' polo coat (Merano fit) last week in size 46. The lenght seems fine, I think. Don't want it too long either, as I'm not that tall (rather averege height over here).

Unfortunately, they didn't have any heavier camel fabrics available other than the one pictured in my last post. What weight would you recommend for a Nordic winter? I thought that camel hair is more insulating than regular wool and that the weight wouldn't be an issue.

 

[A-Lawson]

Here's a photo of me testing an SS' polo coat (Merano fit) last week in size 46. The lenght seems fine, I think. Don't want it too long either, as I'm not that tall (rather averege height over here).

Unfortunately, they didn't have any heavier camel fabrics available other than the one pictured in my last post. What weight would you recommend for a Nordic winter? I thought that camel hair is more insulating than regular wool and that the weight wouldn't be an issue.

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That length fine on you, I agree. Most other guys (and the models on the website) I see with the SS coats have them end at mid-thigh, which looks too modern for my taste.

Camel and wool are about the same in terms of warmth, although Camel may have a slight edge. Anything below 500 if it's wool or camel is fine for fall and early spring (except cashmere and beyond luxury fabrics, because their insulating properties per gram differs). A cashmere coat around 450-500 grams will be quite warm, even in the winter, but not nearly as durable.

For Nordic winters I would go for English fabrics, honestly. Tweed or heavy flannel at 600 to 750 is ideal. Flannel below 600 will be slightly cold in the coldest of the winter months.

This is all, of course, given that you're not wearing a really heavy and warm suit underneath the coat.

 

[Baked Potato]

That length fine on you, I agree. Most other guys (and the models on the website) I see with the SS coats have them end at mid-thigh, which looks too modern for my taste.

Camel and wool are about the same in terms of warmth, although Camel may have a slight edge. Anything below 500 if it's wool or camel is fine for fall and early spring (except cashmere and beyond luxury fabrics, because their insulating properties per gram differs). A cashmere coat around 450-500 grams will be quite warm, even in the winter, but not nearly as durable.

For Nordic winters I would go for English fabrics, honestly. Tweed or heavy flannel at 600 to 750 is ideal. Flannel below 600 will be slightly cold in the coldest of the winter months.

This is all, of course, given that you're not wearing a really heavy and warm suit underneath the coat.

What a shame. Would love to have a classic polo coat designed like above. Going for another MtM brand might be a bit too expensive if choosing a camel hair fabric.

I have a heavier wool coat at about 590g which I love. Perfect weight. If they just had a natural camel hair fabric at that weight, it'd be perfect.

 

[A-Lawson]

What a shame. Would love to have a classic polo coat designed like above. Going for another MtM brand might be a bit too expensive if choosing a camel hair fabric.

I have a heavier wool coat at about 590g which I love. Perfect weight. If they just had a natural camel hair fabric at that weight, it'd be perfect.

Spier & Mackay's Ulster coats are coming back in stock soon, and I believe they are bringing back their camel one as well, like last year. Same fabric as this: https://www.spierandmackay.com/product/camel----woolcashmere-l1782560-ia-230-dblboc-fw21

At 15% cashmere, it should be equivalent to a 590-600 gram wool coat, I believe.

 

[nmkef]

Yea I'm taking it on trips to places in low 30s and need to wear a Uniqlo down underneath to stay warm. I think you'll need something heavier or just expect to layer... But maybe the DB will be enough for at least the freezing threshold

 

[Baked Potato]

Spier & Mackay's Ulster coats are coming back in stock soon, and I believe they are bringing back their camel one as well, like last year. Same fabric as this: https://www.spierandmackay.com/product/camel----woolcashmere-l1782560-ia-230-dblboc-fw21

At 15% cashmere, it should be equivalent to a 590-600 gram wool coat, I believe.

Not really what I'm looking for. Lacks the folded cuffs the original polo coat has and I'd prefer a pure camel hair fabric. I'll look around and check if there are any other MtM brands that produces the model I have in mind. Otherwise I might just have to layer...

 

[A-Lawson]

Not really what I'm looking for. Lacks the folded cuffs the original polo coat has and I'd prefer a pure camel hair fabric. I'll look around and check if there are any other MtM brands that produces the model I have in mind. Otherwise I might just have to layer...

It's not the same coat, but the same fabric.
Here's a picture of it:

 

[St1X]

Not really what I'm looking for. Lacks the folded cuffs the original polo coat has and I'd prefer a pure camel hair fabric. I'll look around and check if there are any other MtM brands that produces the model I have in mind. Otherwise I might just have to layer...

You have to ask SuSu if they can source heavier camel fabric. Their in house fabrics are quite lightweight, since all of them come from Italy. But they can source fabrics from a lot of other mills. They say it will take an extra week to produce an item with external fabric.
P.S. I own camel and Cashmere coats from Suitsupply and I don't wear them during winters in Stockholm - too cold

 

[Baked Potato]

It's not the same coat, but the same fabric.
Here's a picture of it:
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Thanks, but it's quite an ordeal to order from the US (taxes, customs etc.). Also, the fabric isn't camel hair.

You have to ask SuSu if they can source heavier camel fabric. Their in house fabrics are quite lightweight, since all of them come from Italy. But they can source fabrics from a lot of other mills. They say it will take an extra week to produce an item with external fabric.
P.S. I own camel and Cashmere coats from Suitsupply and I don't wear them during winters in Stockholm - too cold

Already asked them. They showed me their cut length fabrics, but no natural coloured camel hair fabrics in heavier weights, I'm afraid.

 

[St1X]

Anyone knows what's the weight of SuSu's 60% llama 40% wool overcoat cloth from Piacenza?