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BB Milano vs Fitzgerald suit

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It says the Milano suits are made in Italy. Does anyone know the manufacturer and whether they are half or fully canvassed?

I don't understand why their only solid two-button suit in this line is black and a charcoal flannel.
 

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So I decided to email BB and ask if they plan to have their two-button Milano suit in any solid color other than Black. They replied and said no. This is very disappointing. It seems like the only solid color you can get in a Milano is going to be grey flannel and black.
 

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Originally Posted by Liquidus
It says the Milano suits are made in Italy. Does anyone know the manufacturer and whether they are half or fully canvassed?

I don't understand why their only solid two-button suit in this line is black and a charcoal flannel.


Manufacture, no idea. Half canvassed. The charcoal grey is not heavy duty winter flannel, I would say close to 3 season, you should check it out.
 

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Originally Posted by Liquidus
So I decided to email BB and ask if they plan to have their two-button Milano suit in any solid color other than Black. They replied and said no. This is very disappointing. It seems like the only solid color you can get in a Milano is going to be grey flannel and black.

Honestly I think Navy Pinstripe is pretty stable. That was my first suit
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I think you can kind ignore what BB says, they might change their mind by next season anyway...

Also the 3 roll to 2 looks good

http://www.brooksbrothers.com/IWCatP...uct_Id=1534977

might just find an alternative to my Polo II from PRL
 

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Originally Posted by clee1982
Manufacture, no idea. Half canvassed. The charcoal grey is not heavy duty winter flannel, I would say close to 3 season, you should check it out.

Thanks, that's good to know since I would prefer a solid charcoal suit. Hopefully my size becomes available.
 

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Originally Posted by Liquidus
Thanks, that's good to know since I would prefer a solid charcoal suit. Hopefully my size becomes available.

definitely look it in person though, some people just prefer finer wool in general no matter what
 

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After losing 30 lbs and down one or two sizing, I am in the process of replacing my suits and sport coats/blazers...

Noticed this morning that BB has expanded their Milano suit offering (they even have a solid Navy.)

http://www.brooksbrothers.com/IWCat...ction_size=&section_color=&sortby=newArrivals

Recently I tried on Regent and like the fit; just wondering if someone can share how Milano fits with respect to Regent.
 
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^^ IMO/IME, Regent is a great fit if you have a broader shoulder....and the suiting trousers seems to be a little tapered vs the Fitz. I wear 40S for Fitz as well......Milano is just a tad tight to my liking because I am fat (32 waist) ...great if you are really skinny
 

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^^ IMO/IME, Regent is a great fit if you have a broader shoulder....and the suiting trousers seems to be a little tapered vs the Fitz. I wear 40S for Fitz as well......Milano is just a tad tight to my liking because I am fat (32 waist) ...great if you are really skinny


I wish I had known this years ago.l I dismissed the Regent without looking into in since I didn't think about shoulder fit versus the fitzgerald.
 

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