The official CELINE thread

[GG Allin]

I think it looks really good, but I'm not much of a blazer guy. I think it's also hard to get a sense of how it looks in real life when you have to hold your phone, or are just posing for a picture for your internet bros.

 

[DTOB]

I think it looks really good, but I'm not much of a blazer guy. I think it's also hard to get a sense of how it looks in real life when you have to hold your phone, or are just posing for a picture for your internet bros.

Thanks! I’m weirdly also not a blazer guy haha. Just really love the tournon jacket. Ever since I saw that pic of Hedi wearing it at Christmas I was like “yeah, I need that blazer in my life”.

Yeah it’s impossible to take a pic that shows it properly but I’m happy overall. Sir G and others mentioned having it shortened about half an inch so may consider doing that.

 

[RedVelvetWounds]

I think it looks really good, but I'm not much of a blazer guy. I think it's also hard to get a sense of how it looks in real life when you have to hold your phone, or are just posing for a picture for your internet bros.

Basically agree on all points in these two sentences. I'm also not a blazer guy but have been wearing them more this year. It's kinda tough because I simply don't have the lifestyle where I'd need to wear nice blazers/suits. If I throw a blazer over a casual outfit it's already very "fashiony" compared to the people I'm around. I still rock them on birthdays and the like though.

@DTOB That looks very nice to me but take my opinion with a grain of salt because I'm not sure how that one is "supposed" to fit. With that said I think Hedi understands tailoring very well but often creates his own framework in which to work, so if you adjust his tailoring too much you'll probably lose the intended fit. That goes for a lot of other designers as well of course. Better off going for a more traditional brand if you want a traditional fit.

Mirror pics are especially tough in this style of clothing because I feel like the thighs and mid section always look bigger which is very unflattering.

 

[GG Allin]

Thanks! I’m weirdly also not a blazer guy haha. Just really love the tournon jacket. Ever since I saw that pic of Hedi wearing it at Christmas I was like “yeah, I need that blazer in my life”.

Yeah it’s impossible to take a pic that shows it properly but I’m happy overall. Sir G and others mentioned having it shortened about half an inch so may consider doing that.

Ok, that's actually a huge bonus that you were so motivated to pick up that particular piece. I'm no expert on this subject, but it seems like the color works well with your skin tone and hair color. I would just keep it like that and start rocking it. You can for sure post pics here of how you end up styling it when going out or whatever, to get feedback; not like there's much else going on in this thread.

I think a lot of people in the thread (myself included) are conditioned to expecting hyper-short blazers, because that's what Hedi slimane started doing at SLP, which is when a lot of us got into him. I feel like yours currently might be a tad short relative to the standard in classic menswear regulations, but longer by SLP standards.

 

[merkwurdigliebe]

Don't mean to be harsh but the shoulders fit really badly - they seem to be too narrow while simultaneously having too much padding. I have the same problem with all Celine blazers/tailoring. Maybe its just the photos but try propping your phone up and setting a timer so you don't have to hold it and can stand more naturally? Shoulders are the most important part of the silhouette so if it was me I'd sell it and move on.

The material is also probably a reproduction of this one from Abraham Moon, so if you really like the pattern it is possible to buy the material and have one made to measure by a tailor. This is also a good write up of different shoulders with examples of each.

 

[slpldr]

I think the most important part here is letting go when impulse purchase does not work. IMO, stuff should fit off the rack, with MAXIMUM sleeve length/pants length alteration, if it's an RTW item. If it requires extensive tailoring it's better just to resell it instead of doing anything.

I have this issue with L01 - tried several of them, bought/resold a few, and it still doesn't fit the way I like and looks ok only in one very particular look. I just have to give up on L01, and Im letting it go. Same for several other Hedi-era SLP pieces - they are way too narrow for my build and my liking.

 

[Prudy]

I don’t think you’re being harsh, you’re right.

The shoulders look too big and at the same time, the arms look like they are too small, which produces a strange silhouette.

Maybe it’s just the angle but to my eye it looks like you need a blazer that’s effectively one size smaller in the shoulder but has bigger arms/arm holes.

I think it’s an odd-fitting blazer and the length is not the focus for me, it’s the fit up top.

 

[LessIsMore233]

Received the blazer back from the tailor. Arms are much better now. I can wear a sweater underneath. There’s so slight dividing in the shoulder but unfortunately I get that on most blazers. Overall happier with the blazer now, though would love to hear people’s thoughts. Haven’t had it shortened but if people think it’s too long then let me know!

Forgive the dirty mirror!

Thanks again!
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these 100% looks strange on you
I don't know if it's the beard.....your hair......or whatever
you just don't look like you are wearing hedi's things

 

[RedVelvetWounds]

you just don't look like you are wearing hedi's things

Such a weird comment but so incredibly funny somehow.

 

[DTOB]

Don't mean to be harsh but the shoulders fit really badly - they seem to be too narrow while simultaneously having too much padding. I have the same problem with all Celine blazers/tailoring. Maybe its just the photos but try propping your phone up and setting a timer so you don't have to hold it and can stand more naturally? Shoulders are the most important part of the silhouette so if it was me I'd sell it and move on.

The material is also probably a reproduction of this one from Abraham Moon, so if you really like the pattern it is possible to buy the material and have one made to measure by a tailor. This is also a good write up of different shoulders with examples of each.

Appreciate the insight! I often have the issue with Hedi tailoring too in fact you see the issue sometimes in his runway shows (examples attached). Not saying that because it's been seen on the runway that it makes it ok, but just to give some context I suppose? I think it's a mix of sloped shoulder, having arms (biceps/triceps) wider than my shoulders and the slimness of the sleeve. I think in movement it doesn't look as bad as the photos after having a look at them (took them quickly and immediately after getting back from the tailor out of excitement).

Here's a closeup look. Again they're not ideal, but don't think they're as bad as the earlier photos made them out to be. Feel free to say I'm wrong though and that it looks like trash.

 

[MickeyPunch]

I think a lot of people in the thread (myself included) are conditioned to expecting hyper-short blazers, because that's what Hedi slimane started doing at SLP, which is when a lot of us got into him. I feel like yours currently might be a tad short relative to the standard in classic menswear regulations, but longer by SLP standards.

Nah it seems to cover his whole ass and then some, that’s too long by CM standards.

It might be the intended fit though. Did Hedi wear this? How did it look on him?

 

[DTOB]

I think the most important part here is letting go when impulse purchase does not work. IMO, stuff should fit off the rack, with MAXIMUM sleeve length/pants length alteration, if it's an RTW item. If it requires extensive tailoring it's better just to resell it instead of doing anything.

I have this issue with L01 - tried several of them, bought/resold a few, and it still doesn't fit the way I like and looks ok only in one very particular look. I just have to give up on L01, and Im letting it go. Same for several other Hedi-era SLP pieces - they are way too narrow for my build and my liking.

Agree 100%. Unfortunately it's a thing I'm guilty of. Something doesn't fit right, I got it off grailed so I try salvage it instead of accepting its not right. I own another double breasted Celine blazer which fits much better (attached for reference). I was lucky enough to try it on in store, so when I bought it I knew it'd fit. Unfortunately in the instance of the tournon jacket I had no frame of reference of if it would fit, and when it was a little off, I went into salvage mode.

 

[DTOB]

these 100% looks strange on you
I don't know if it's the beard.....your hair......or whatever
you just don't look like you are wearing hedi's things

Yeah... Not sure how I can help that lol. Could shave and cut my hair into a fringe or something I guess, but not really my style...

 

[DTOB]

Nah it seems to cover his whole ass, that’s too long by CM standards.

It might be the intended fit though. Did Hedi wear this? How did it look on him?

Yeah, for me it's probably about an inch longer than classic menswear standards. I suppose it's cut for people who are like 6 foot, and I'm 5'8". I've attached a bunch of imagery of the blazer on other people for reference!

 

[MickeyPunch]

I've attached a bunch of imagery of the blazer on other people for reference!

Sorry, I saw that but missed Hedi, although he’s sitting so we can’t get an idea.

But yeah that blazer seems to be long by design.