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I have a Kent Wang suit. I don't wear suits that often, and it's my go-to. My tailor, Christopher Kim, said that it was a very nice suit, and I defer to his judgment. Unfortunately it didn't fit great out of the box despite the measurements Kent took, so I needed to have it tailored quite a bit.Curious about people’s thoughts on entry-level suiting. I’ve been on a S&M binge the last year, but want to give other options a try. Planning to try Kent Wang. Does anyone have experience with both brands? Are they direct competitors or at different levels? They both offer name brand mills from England and Italy, produce their garments in China, and offer full canvass, high quality construction suits around the $600-$700 range. S&M offers half canvass standard in the $200-400 range.
I have one suit and one sport coat that turned out well but also needed much further tailoring. I found KW's communications and process to be very fraught. Also, tailoring arrives stuffed into a USPS Priority Mail box. At least mine did. I gave up on them.I have a Kent Wang suit. I don't wear suits that often, and it's my go-to. My tailor, Christopher Kim, said that it was a very nice suit, and I defer to his judgment. Unfortunately it didn't fit great out of the box despite the measurements Kent took, so I needed to have it tailored quite a bit.
If you’re done with SM, I would look at Ring Jacket for rtw.Curious about people’s thoughts on entry-level suiting. I’ve been on a S&M binge the last year, but want to give other options a try. Planning to try Kent Wang. Does anyone have experience with both brands? Are they direct competitors or at different levels? They both offer name brand mills from England and Italy, produce their garments in China, and offer full canvass, high quality construction suits around the $600-$700 range. S&M offers half canvass standard in the $200-400 range.
I love The Armoury's RJ Model 3. If I ever decide on MTM again it will be with them or NMWA's Carrara stuff.If you’re done with SM, I would look at Ring Jacket for rtw.
Definitely on my check list for my next trip up.I love The Armoury's RJ Model 3. If I ever decide on MTM again it will be with them or NMWA's Carrara stuff.
EDIT: Also, you get to take the train up to NYC!
Curious about people’s thoughts on entry-level suiting. I’ve been on a S&M binge the last year, but want to give other options a try. Planning to try Kent Wang. Does anyone have experience with both brands? Are they direct competitors or at different levels? They both offer name brand mills from England and Italy, produce their garments in China, and offer full canvass, high quality construction suits around the $600-$700 range. S&M offers half canvass standard in the $200-400 range.
Do you not like S&M or you just want to try different things?
Do you not like S&M or you just want to try different things?
I love S&M. Their OTR suits/SCs fit my body type very well off the rack. The construction quality (especially if you go full canvass) is phenomenal. I’m curious as to what other options are out there and what you can get with those options that S&M doesn’t have.
I think you're going to be hard pressed to find a better selection, better quality and similar prices anywhere else OTR. Kent Wang only has 10 sport coats/suit coats on their website. I've heard good things about Natalino, but they also have a relatively small range. You can certainly pick & choose specific styles off those sites, but I'm not sure where else you'll find the same range.
Have you explored the MTO program at Spier? Wonder if you could find those "other options" through them while keeping the fit you like?
Beyond that, I think you're looking at a step up in price.
Curious about people’s thoughts on entry-level suiting. I’ve been on a S&M binge the last year, but want to give other options a try. Planning to try Kent Wang. Does anyone have experience with both brands? Are they direct competitors or at different levels? They both offer name brand mills from England and Italy, produce their garments in China, and offer full canvass, high quality construction suits around the $600-$700 range. S&M offers half canvass standard in the $200-400 range.