The Suede Overshirt in tobacco has not too long ago been restocked on PS, having bought out rapidly again within the spring. However we’re additionally going to attempt a made-to-order programme, because the makers Rifugio are comfortable to make in small numbers.
The thought is that readers will have the ability to choose the dimensions they need, however then specify the sleeve size and physique size. This will get spherical the largest problem with RTW sizing, of assuming that an individual with a smaller chest is shorter, and one with a bigger chest is essentially taller.
We’re solely providing these two choices as a result of we need to make it easy sufficient for individuals to have the ability to order remotely, and we need to maintain the prices down. When you begin including choices for waist, shoulders and so on, the manufacturing unit has to make a bespoke sample and the value goes up steeply.
Loads of readers already know their measurement within the overshirts, as a result of it’s the identical as the favored Linen Overshirts. However in the course of the upcoming pop-ups in New York and London we’ll be deliver a measurement run of the Suede Overshirts, so everybody can attempt them and ensure. We’re additionally comfortable to present recommendation on how for much longer the sleeve and physique must be.
Made-to-order will even be accessible remotely, by way of e-mail with Lucas on the assist staff – [email protected].
We’re providing 4 colors within the overshirt, which now we have made up into samples for individuals to attempt. I assumed it was essential to pay to do that as a result of, once more for a reasonably costly product, we didn’t need selections to be made off only a swatch.
The 4 colors are proven above, and we’ll later add pictures of completed shirts. The shirts themselves might be accessible within the pop-up to see. (Pictured beneath: Manish and myself making an attempt to whittle down the vary to simply 4.)
The colors are, from high to backside:
- Navy (darkish, a traditional menswear navy)
- Sand (not as pale because the swatch above suggests – take a look at the highest picture on this publish)
- Darkish brown (my favorite)
- Tobacco (a really muted shade, very versatile – the unique color right here)
Supply of the overshirts might be in February subsequent yr, the thought being that they are going to be accessible for spring onwards. The worth is £1860 plus VAT, a 20% uplift on RTW.
I do know that is an costly product, however the one factor I can say is that that is what it prices. If you would like the best suede on the earth, it’s going to price round this – the comparative merchandise are a Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Brioni or Loro Piana, whose costs are greater. I’ve a Purple Label overshirt and like it, however I want the design of ours and it’s higher worth for cash in that sense.
Hopefully that is one thing readers can admire once they see the shirt in individual. It truly is, as one buddy put it, ‘a spenny product that basically appears a spenny product’.
I’ll have an interest to see how the pre-order goes too. It’s one thing we’ve carried out lately for autumn merchandise – the Donegal coats, the cashmere knits – however that is the primary one for spring. Pre-orders have proved to be an efficient technique to provide better vary: extra sizes, previous merchandise, uncommon colors. But it surely’s not attainable to do with all makers (for some the minimums are too excessive) and never everybody needs to attend that lengthy. We’ll add extra choices sooner or later the place we will, if the response is nice.
With regards to pre-orders, please do be aware that these are at all times non-refundable and non-exchangeable. We’re particularly ordering a single piece that we wouldn’t purchase in any other case, so it could possibly’t simply be positioned again into inventory.
I feel individuals perceive this level for various colors, however don’t at all times for a similar color as one thing in inventory. We nonetheless need to make these non-exchangeable, as a result of in any other case the quantity we purchase could be unbalanced and we’d find yourself with heaps unsold in numerous sizes.
The truth is, maybe we should always name this one thing else sooner or later to make it clearer – particular orders or one thing. Let me know what you suppose.
There’s a full description of the Suede Overshirt and the way it was designed on the launch article. As with the whole lot we do, if you wish to perceive it and want to admire it, that’s the place to go.
However right here’s a quick abstract, adopted by one for the pre-order course of.
The Suede Overshirt:
- An outer layer that may be worn over a T-shirt or a sweater
- Bigger chest pockets than most, plus an inside patch pocket
- Hip pockets which can be hid within the seam, sustaining the look of a shirt
- Made in Naples by Rifugio, the most effective on the earth
- Made out of the best suede, unlined, with horn buttons
- Identical sample and sizing as the prevailing Linen Overshirt
- Tobacco color works with denims and tailor-made trousers, heat and chilly colors
On the final level, within the launch article I confirmed the tobacco with many issues, however not with black. The photographs right here have been particularly included to point out how good it appears with black and white (being a extra muted shade).
The Pre-Order:
- Price £1860 plus VAT
- Supply in February 2025, prepared for spring
- Obtainable in the pop-ups, and on-line till finish of November
- For on-line orders, e-mail Lucas at [email protected]
- 4 colors accessible: tobacco, sand, navy, darkish brown (see pictures)
- Six sizes accessible: XS to XXL (see measurement chart beneath)
- Physique size and sleeve size to order, please specify cm
- All orders are non-refundable and non-exchangeable
| Chest | Shoulders | Again size | Sleeve | |
| X-small | 106 | 46 | 74.5 | 59 |
| Small | 112 | 48 | 76 | 61 |
| Medium | 117 | 50 | 78 | 63 |
| Massive | 123 | 52 | 79.5 | 65 |
| X-large | 129 | 54 | 81 | 67 |
| XX-large | 135 | 56 | 82.5 | 69 |
As at all times it is also helpful to match the measurements of the dimensions chart to an merchandise you already personal. Simon is six foot (183cm) with a 39 inch (99cm) chest, a 34 inch (86cm) waist and weighs 12.5 stone (79kg). He’s sporting a medium.
Beneath, three outfits with the overshirt displaying its vary by season and ritual: knitwear and denims, shirt and high-twist trousers, T-shirt and linen.
