Indochino’s New Line and Look

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

Gordon? Gekko? Is that you?
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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…