Indochino’s New Line – Launch Date: Feb. 15, 2011
Heavier fabrics, weightier pricing. Those are the cliff’s notes for Indochino’s just launched new line of suiting. Five new suits and they’re all $400 and up (okay, one’s $399). But any sort of concern over the perceived the price increases probably isn’t warranted, being that Indochino still offers their essentials line which hits around the mid $300s. If you’re wondering where their terrific ultimate gray suit went? Word from the Indochino guys is that it’s being restocked and should be back within a week or so.
What follows is a totally subjective ranking of the new line, with the (again, subjective) most desirable first:
1. The Diplomat Suit – $499.00
Expensive, yes. But what you get is a reportedly heavier wool tweed, and an extremely deep pattern. A dark blue Prince of Wales plaid like that is rare in a suit for $500 or under. Indochino loves to ratchet their model’s, um “detailing” up to extremes (A collar pin? Really? On a scale of 1-10, that’s an 11.) but consider a toned down notch lapel on this suit, a plain white shirt, and a black tie. Let the pattern do the work. It looks awfully good.
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2. The Decision-Maker – $399.00
A few clicks lighter than their navy option. Tweed, medium heavy fabric, looks perfect for this time of year and like it’d be a nightmare in June. Model appears to be showing the advanced options: functional buttons and ticket pocket.
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3. The Analyst Suit – $449.00
So you want to do stripes but you’re afraid you’ll end up looking like Al Capone. The key is to have your stripes thin (not thicker chalk stripes), and in a shade that’s somewhat close to the tone of the background fabric. The analyst nails that look. It’s not 100% wool, but instead around 97% wool and 3% silk, which is a great touch. No polyester in this one. I asked, they answered immediately. No poly. None.
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4. The Associate 3-Piece – $499.00
Holy Glen Plaid. In its most traditional form. Grey. More contrast than the blue diplomat at #2. KIND OF LOUD. Not for beginners. And most would be best to wait for the Ultimate Gray to return.
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5. The Chairman 3-Piece – $499.00
Your thoughts on the new line? Are the “names” of the suits a plus or minus? And if you could pick one to wear, which would be your choice? Leave it all in the comments section below…
Not bad at all. I particularly like the first one; the texture differentiates the suit from the sea of dull, flat blues out there. It would be a bit nicer if the arm stripes matched up a little more closely with the torso stripes at the seam, though. And do *any* of the suits have polyester? I wish they’d indicate that more clearly.
Here’s a way to get $100 off any of these suits: go to http://www.groupon.com/r/uu6428518 and choose Canada > Newfoundland > St. John’s. Buy your Groupon, then come back to this page and use Joe’s links to the suits so that he gets his well-deserved adclick dollars. 🙂
That deal ends today at midnight ET, but you have up until Aug. 22 to actually place your order.
I actually love all of these. I generally can roll from conservative suits to a bit bolder with no problem. Functioning button holes are key, so it’s nice that they have them. Did they always?
They have but they typically reserve them for repeat customers. Annoying at first until I realized they want to make sure you get the sleeve length right. Tailoring the sleeve length with functional button holes requires making changes at the shoulder, which is far more expensive.
three cheers for this guy! i have a wedding to attend in a couple of months and for the first time ever i wont be forced to rent some crappy tux, thanks!!
Indeed three cheers, now an excuse to get that cotton suit I’ve been eyeing…
Thanks Sky7i for the 20% off Groupon. They run those a lot, just a matter of finding which city it’s in and clicking through. Well played. Take note though guys, you can’t use it till 2/21, and like Sky7i mentions, it expires 8/22. Don’t go forgetting about it for a few months.
Oh, and thanks for the plug about the adclick throughs 🙂 Not necessary by any means. Tryin’ to keep the ad clutter down, y’know?
Cool new collection, the Associate 3-piece is a my personal fave – prices are justified for the higher quality fabric I think.
Cool new collection, the Associate 3-piece is a my personal fave – prices are justified for the higher quality fabric I think.
They do, but like Civil Servant12 mentioned, if they get the sleeve length wrong, it’s a bit of a nightmare and might level the $75 re-tailoring credit that comes with each suit. You have to check a box in the “advanced” options, which are pretty easy to miss. I missed em’ the first time: http://dappered.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/IndoAdvanced.jpg
Never ordered from Indochino. Does anyone know if the jackets are fused, half-canvassed, or fully canvassed? Didn’t see that info on the website. I would pass if they’re fused, thanks.
Joe, in looking at your screen shot, they seem to allow you to customize the lapel style?
Is this true? I always assumed Indochino suits were as pictured – and only customized to one’s measurements.
What about shirts, do they customize collar style as well? I had no idea they were that flexible…
Everything on Indochino’s website can be customized. They also have advanced options on each item that let you further customize them. Basically, everyone one of us could order the same suit and each one be different. Lapel style, jacket vents, pockets, lining color, etc, can all be customized to your preferences.
Yep… it’s one of the first things you get to play around with. Peak, notch, even shawl collar. And they offer slimmer notch lapels too.
I guess that makes me the third cheer! I’m in for one (it’s a shame there’s a limit), as I’d been eying their tuxedo’s for my brother’s wedding in a few months.
I was just looking at these yesterday and was actually going to email for your thoughts, Joe! Should’ve known you’d be all over this! I agree with the rankings, and I particularly love that Diplomat. Looks amazing to me. And I’m glad they’ll be bringing back the Ultimate Grey.
Keep it up as always,
Cheers,
Ben
Thanks for the info guys! I hope you can modify those ugly new shirt collars. I like their new dress shirt designs, but am not at all digging the rounded club collar (or whatever the technical term may be). And the safety pin makes them look extra ugly.
Not sure if this coupon code still works, but indochino-review.com has a promo code up on their coupon page – tuxedopromo – supposedly gets 1 free shirt and 2 free accessories with the purchase of a tux. If it works, and added option to Indochino’s already great deals.
I forgot about that code. If anyone is able to use it combined with the Groupon credit (they say no combining), please let us know.
For those who missed yesterday’s $100 off deal, there’s another one for today and tomorrow (Thursday the 17th and Friday the 18th)! Go to http://www.groupon.com/r/uu6428518 and choose Minnesota > Minneapolis/St. Paul. You’ll see it in the list on the right side; it’s not the featured deal.
Unlike yesterday’s deal, this one is “Limit 1 per order” instead of “1 per person”, which I think means you can buy and use more than one, so long as you don’t try to stack them. For the chap (Solanum) who purchased one yesterday and wanted another, here’s your chance too.
Also… thank you Joe for cropping the (very distracting) faces out of the pictures. It makes it surprisingly easier to form a neutral impression of the suit this way. I’m glad I saw them here first.
It actually works out to 29% off on the $350 suits, a steal I think, if the quality is as you say. I’m looking forward to ordering my first… perhaps this Diplomat. (And you meant to say “toned down *notch* lapel”, no? Though I think the suit is reserved enough for a peak.)
For those who missed out yesterday, there’s another slightly different $100 off offer for today (Thursday) and tomorrow… I posted the details down below.
Per the *notch* ^ Yup. Fixed.
As a soon-to-be return customer I’m glad to finally see some plaid patterns, and classic subtle ones too. Only complaint for the diplomat: tweed is too heavy to purchase in mid-February, receive in March with the possibility of a prolonged remake process, and then expect to keep in rotation for more than a month upon receipt, otherwise the pattern moves in the proper direction for spring. Also, The Associate is brilliant, it’s the perfect backdrop to some vibrant solids. Good lord, I’m a style dork. I need help.
Great Review. Thanks.
Looks like a bit of a streak. For Saturday and Sunday (Feb 19th and 20th) –> same link as above, then Pennsylvania > Pittsburgh. Again in the list on the right side. This one is “1 per person”.