The Suede Overshirt made-to-order programme – Everlasting Fashion

The Suede Overshirt in tobacco has just lately been restocked on PS, having bought out rapidly again within the spring. However we’re additionally going to strive a made-to-order programme, because the makers Rifugio are glad to make in small numbers. 

The concept is that readers will be capable to decide the dimensions they need, however then specify the sleeve size and physique size. This will get spherical the largest situation 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 folks to have the ability to order remotely, and we need to preserve the prices down. When you begin including choices for waist, shoulders and so on, the manufacturing facility has to make a bespoke sample and the value goes up steeply.

A whole lot of readers already know their measurement within the overshirts, as a result of it’s the identical as the favored Linen Overshirts. However through the upcoming pop-ups in New York and London we’ll be convey a measurement run of the Suede Overshirts, so everybody can strive them and ensure. We’re additionally glad to present recommendation on how for much longer the sleeve and physique ought to be. 

Made-to-order can even be accessible remotely, through e-mail with Lucas on the assist workforce – [email protected].

We’re providing 4 colors within the overshirt, which we have now made up into samples for folks to strive. I believed it was essential to pay to do that as a result of, once more for a reasonably costly product, we didn’t need choices 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 under: Manish and myself making an attempt to whittle down the vary to only 4.)

The colors are, from prime to backside: 

• Navy (darkish, a basic menswear navy)
• Sand (not as pale because the swatch above suggests – have a look at the highest picture on this put up)
• 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 12 months, the concept being that they are going to be accessible for spring onwards. The value 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. In order for you 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 increased. I’ve a Purple Label overshirt and like it, however I favor the design of ours and it’s higher worth for cash in that sense. 

Hopefully that is one thing readers can respect once they see the shirt in individual. It truly is, as one good friend put it, ‘a spenny product that basically seems to be a spenny product’. 

I’ll have an interest to see how the pre-order goes too. It’s one thing we’ve finished in recent times 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 supply better vary: extra sizes, previous merchandise, uncommon colors. However it’s not doable to do with all makers (for some the minimums are too excessive) and never everybody desires to attend that lengthy. We’ll add extra choices sooner or later the place we will, if the response is sweet.

As regards to pre-orders, please do observe 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 actually’t simply be positioned again into inventory. 

I believe folks perceive this level for various colors, however don’t at all times for a similar color as one thing in inventory. We nonetheless should 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 several sizes. 

Actually, maybe we must 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 all the things we do, if you wish to perceive it and want to respect 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 inner patch pocket
• Hip pockets which are hid within the seam, sustaining the look of a shirt
• Made in Naples by Rifugio, top-of-the-line on the earth
• Produced from 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 had been particularly included to indicate how good it seems to be with black and white (being a extra muted shade).

The Pre-Order:

• Price £1860 plus VAT
• Supply in February 2025, prepared for spring
• Accessible 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 under)
• Physique size and sleeve size to order, please specify cm
• All orders are non-refundable and non-exchangeable

As at all times it is also helpful to check 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 carrying a medium.

Beneath, three outfits with the overshirt exhibiting its vary by season and ritual: knitwear and denims, shirt and high-twist trousers, T-shirt and linen.