The Least Official Natalino Appreciation Thread

[Menswear2021]

I liked the new F/W tailoring immediately but after a few days, then looking at it again, I like it even better. I love the subtlety in the fabrics—a gun club, but in muted colors; the bark herringbone looks incredibly versatile; the green with windowpane would wear so well with tons of things. I ordered the gray herringbone jacket this morning (latest exchange rate made it sub-$400 so I went for it), but boy are the rest tempting too.

Couldnt agree more. In love with the cotton drills

 

[Menswear2021]

When you buy RTW from a brand you've never tried before, there are bad and good surprises. I bought the winter cottons Natalino released last week and I can testify it's an excellent surprise, certainly the best fit trousers I've ever ordered, not far from a bespoke fit. Of course there is a part of chance linked to my body but it is the first time that I won't have to make any alteration, not even in length. FYI Natalino displays a weight of 400 gr/m for the Brisbane Moss brushed cotton but it's the weight per square meter and it's definitely heavier in linear meter (580/600 gr), a very goods news for a winter pair.

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THis is cream?

 

[Marshak]

THis is cream?

Stone.

 

[mbb355]

I liked the new F/W tailoring immediately but after a few days, then looking at it again, I like it even better. I love the subtlety in the fabrics—a gun club, but in muted colors; the bark herringbone looks incredibly versatile; the green with windowpane would wear so well with tons of things. I ordered the gray herringbone jacket this morning (latest exchange rate made it sub-$400 so I went for it), but boy are the rest tempting too.

Fully agree. Love the dark green windowpane and the bark herringbone in particular.

 

[Mirage-]

I also like a lot of the new offerings. Unfortunately I have enough jackets for the moment (and even if I wanted to swap one, reselling options are very limited in Italy, people just don't really value second hand goods).
I am mostly on the eternal look for trousers that fit me with minimal alterations, but again it seems the fit for dress trousers is the same as before.

 

[te0o]

I liked the new F/W tailoring immediately but after a few days, then looking at it again, I like it even better. I love the subtlety in the fabrics—a gun club, but in muted colors; the bark herringbone looks incredibly versatile; the green with windowpane would wear so well with tons of things. I ordered the gray herringbone jacket this morning (latest exchange rate made it sub-$400 so I went for it), but boy are the rest tempting too.

How would you compare Natalino jackets to Cavour in terms of fit? Looking to snag the taupe wool/cashmere but that gorge seems quite high. Not sure about the shape of the patch pockets either.

 

[te0o]

Hi guys

Took the plunge and got the taupe cashmere/wool mix jacket. I'd be really grateful for some critical opinions on a couple of points as I'm still not sure if I should keep it.

1) The shoulders are quite extended, especially in comparison with Cavour. I have a slight drop in my left shoulder which results in the effect below:

Left/Right shoulders

It's obviously not ideal but less noticeable from further away and while I'm moving about. The jacket is a perfect fit elsewhere, especially on the back and collar so I'm maybe okay to live with this - however, any opinions welcome.


2) I'm finding the taupe colour difficult to pair with mid to light greys. Could I get your opinion on whether the contrast with the trousers in the photo below is adequate? These are Drapers 4-ply mid grey. It goes perfectly with charcoal but the versatility of the jacket to me would be quite compromised if I can only wear it with charcoal trousers (come to think of it, dark brown would go quite well but I don't have any). Might work a bit better with a light blue shirt though - as a tonal kind of combo.

 

[Viatu]

Taupe is a neutral so you have plenty of possibilities. Some shades of brown, cream or off-white, navy blue, powder blue and green colored trousers and/or shirts would all serve you well. And, your jacket looks fine with the grey trousers.

 

[mossrockss]

How would you compare Natalino jackets to Cavour in terms of fit? Looking to snag the taupe wool/cashmere but that gorge seems quite high. Not sure about the shape of the patch pockets either.

My gray herringbone arrives today. I'll try it and maybe snap a couple photos to compare for you later.
I love my Cavour jacket, but I prefer the extended shoulder of Natalino's, generally speaking; it's more flattering. However the length was an issue for me on Natalino in the past. I'm hoping the new factory and pattern tweaks have fixed that.

 

[te0o]

My gray herringbone arrives today. I'll try it and maybe snap a couple photos to compare for you later.
I love my Cavour jacket, but I prefer the extended shoulder of Natalino's, generally speaking; it's more flattering. However the length was an issue for me on Natalino in the past. I'm hoping the new factory and pattern tweaks have fixed that.

I jumped the gun - mine arrived today, I've posted some pictures above. The length is fine IMO, the gorge is ever so slightly higher than Cavour. I still think the pattern on Cavour jackets is more balanced.

 

[mossrockss]

I jumped the gun - mine arrived today, I've posted some pictures above. The length is fine IMO, the gorge is ever so slightly higher than Cavour. I still think the pattern on Cavour jackets is more balanced.

Oh haha I saw that but was processing posts one at a time in my brain.
As for your jacket, I almost wonder if a size down would work on you.

 

[te0o]

Oh haha I saw that but was processing posts one at a time in my brain.
As for your jacket, I almost wonder if a size down would work on you.

Maybe it would work better on the shoulders but the back, chest and waist would be too tight. They're spot on now.

 

[mossrockss]

Maybe it would work better on the shoulders but the back, chest and waist would be too tight. They're spot on now.

Ahh ok it's hard to tell from pics. I would be interested in seeing it vs your Cavour jackets.

 

[te0o]

Ahh ok it's hard to tell from pics. I would be interested in seeing it vs your Cavour jackets.

Cavour:

Natalino:

Apart from the difference in the shoulders, the lapels on the Cavour jacket are more restrained with a slightly lower gorge. The fit throughout the body feels the same but the sleeves on the Cavour jacket are fuller which suits the rest of the jacket better I feel.

On balance, I think I'll be returning the Natalino jacket - it is nice but there is one too many issues with it on my body. Main one being the shoulders.

 

[DonRaphael]

Has anyone acquired this and could provide some real life pics? https://natalino.co/collections/spo...rey-gunclub-check-wool?variant=42343146553542

I really wish that the grey was substituted for olive. Would really elevate the jacket.