The Summer Suit Search – Indochino’s New Linen/Cotton Collection
Three cheers for Indochino. Forget the new linen/cotton collection for a second. Focus instead on the new and vastly improved direction their model and promo photos are heading in. Gone are the collar pinned Boardwalk Empire Gigolos and Yacht Club Eunuchs. The new look is professional, and unlike some of their previous models, the new guy doesn’t look like he’s packing a few vials of GHB.
Art department aside, the suits look good. They’ve also recently added a couple new wool options, but it’s the linen blend suits that most are eying now that winter is a distant memory. What also seems to be fading in memory is the once ever present Indochino promo codes or Groupons. Haven’t seen one of those in awhile. Usually you could save around $100 on a suit purchase. I’ve asked. There’s nothing to speak of right now. All is silent on that front.
UPDATE: The fellas at Indochino got in touch to let us (and therefor you) know that they do have a standing wedding deal. For the guys looking to outfit their side of the wedding party, this might be worth giving a look.
More on that situation in a bit. Here’s the current collection with a quick knee-jerk ranking for each. Note that they’re not 100% linen, but instead a 55% Linen 45% cotton blend, which should prevent that all linen translucent look.
#1 Indochino The Ultimate Khaki Linen Suit – $419.00
Indochino is really swinging for the fences with these. They could have made a traditional caramel/camel khaki color and a bright white (those are still to come) and left it at that. But this one which is somewhere in-between? A not quite white but getting awfully close? Nice. It’s like a dressed up version of this. And the vest option is something for sure. Yes it’s completely temperature counter-intuitive to add a layer to a summer suit. But that’s what’s so interesting about it. Along with the contrast stitching at the button holes.
#2 Indochino Grey Linen Suit – $349.00
The #2 ranking for Indochino’s new grey linen suit is completely dependent on whether or not it’s a matte material. If it has some sort of Rusty in Ocean’s 12 sheen to it, then it gets knocked down a few rungs. Peak lapels are a little showy on a light linen suit. Stick with notch, and get some contrast in there with the tie.
Indochino Classic Camel Linen Suit – $349.00
What most guys think of when they think Summer or Linen suit. The traditional Khaki color. Again, that contrast stitching at the button holes is one sharp detail.
Indochino Navy Linen Suit – $349.00
You’re probably at least half a dozen suits deep in your collection if you’re considering this. Its use is limited by the sun absorbing color, but those light brown horn buttons are asking for warm brown shoes to be worn with them.
Indochino Summer Sensation White Linen Suit – $349.00
The all white linen suit. Not for everyone by any stretch. But with the advanced options, you could pick natural shoulders and end up with the most comfortable suit you’ve ever owned.
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Back to the lack of coupon codes and Groupon discounts. That’s up to $100 most were saving on their Indochino suit purchase. If you have plans to buy from Indochino in the future is this making you reconsider? Or if you’ve already bought from them, were you pleased enough that you’d be willing to pay what now amounts to their full retail?
Leave your feedback in the comments section below…
great suits! I went for the camel linen myself – needed one like that for a long time already! I hope you don’t mind me mentioning this, but about the lack of coupons – I have on worth 150$ to give away on my blog. Pls delete if you don’t want this comment to appear.
They are almost grown-up. It seems as though these models are still wearing their suits too short for a professional look. They keep looking like my 13yo outgrowing his odd jackets.
New linen suits look great. Regarding the lack of coupons, I’m waiting for one. I’m getting married in October and have been advised by my photographer to wear a grey suit so the pictures will look great (something about contrast… he got really jargon-y and I tuned out). Problem is, I don’t have a grey suit. I really want an Indochino, but if there isn’t a coupon sometime in the next few months, I’ll probably start looking elsewhere.
I love the linen/cotton blend. I have a few items from BR with the linen/cotton blend and they have all the comfort of linen without nearly the amount of wrinkles. I’m always hesitant with 100% linen, so kudos to Indochino.
That being said, I hope Joe keeps us alert on any coupons for Indochino. I’m incredibly paranoid I missed my opportunity with the Groupon deal. I haven’t bought an Indochino yet, mostly because I refuse to pay full price on a newer (non-designer) brand that I can’t check out in person. Here’s hoping Indochino offers something soon!
In re: the lack of coupons, it has definitely given me pause. I’m looking to get the associate suit for my upcoming wedding, and have been waiting to purchase until there’s a Groupon. If one is not forthcoming in the next two to three weeks, I’m going to go elsewhere. At $500, I could get a pretty decent OTR and have it tailored.
Justin- I just realized that you’re in the same boat as me (yay October weddings!). What other stores/brands have you checked out?
I am waiting for another Groupon but Indochino keeps putting out new suits I want it’s making it hard to wait!
Don’t forget to always lean when posing in an Indochino suit, for maximum effect.
These suits look nice though, I wish I had more reasons to wear them.
Just heard from the Indochino guys, looks like they do a wedding deal if you’re buying in bulk for the groomsmen/groom. Might be worth checking out: http://www.indochino.com/wedding/form
Now that I found my tailor ( a quintessential element a truly personal style), if a groupon/promo code were to arise, I would without a doubt pull the trigger
I’m in the same boat. Wedding in September, would love an Indochino Ultimate Grey three-piece, waiting for a coupon. Unfortunately the wedding deal doesn’t really work for me because my groomsmen are mostly poor college students who can’t afford Indochino even with the discount (and I can’t afford to buy it for them), so I’m getting all of their garb from H&M.
wow that 3-piece suit looks great
I hope theres a coupon released before its gone
Hate to be the bearer of bad news, but according to a post on their Facebook Wall, they don’t have any plans to run future coupon codes and/or Groupons. Just an FYI for those (e.g. me) who need to purchase a suit by a certain date (e.g. their wedding, like me).
That said, these new offerings look great and, even if only because of their linen/cotton blend fabric, are at a pretty decent price point.
Just one? I looked on your coupon section and saw nothing.
I have the Ultimate Grey from Indochino like it but I’m waiting for a J Crew sale for to get Ludlow in Navy.
Wow, these are all gorgeous! I have to say, the navy one is my favorite.
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After reading this, I think I’m one of the only men in America that still appreciate (and wears) collar pins. :-/
Anywho, those are awesome suits. The white linen suit is calling my name.
If a Groupon comes out I’m definitely on board to buy one of these. * nudge nudge, Indochino*
I’d love to see a review of that wool herringbone suit personally.
yeah there is nothing official atm. what i meant is that I give away one coupon as part of a competition – you just have to comment on my linen suit article for a chance to win.
Love the look of the new linen suits. I’d buy one right now, but I’m eagerly awaiting my Indochino Classic Navy to arrive before I jump at another one. Should be here within the next week if Inodochino’s estimate was correct. I feel like a kid waiting for Christmas!
The bigger problem, to me, is that most adult men wear their suits too long….
I’m already on board to buy my next suit from Indochino. Since I don’t wear suits everyday, the groupon is the catalyst.
If I see a groupon tomorrow, I’ll buy tomorrow, no questions. If not, I’m willing to hold out.
And if the groupon thing is a thing of the past, I’ll hold out for one of their own other promotions.
They had some good deals between “Black Friday” and “Boxing day” last year.
Can anyone speak to the quality if Indochino?
my experience with them has been really good, but it there are plenty of misfitting suits too – my best guess is it depends on how well and close to their instructions you measure yourself… you can always get a full refund if you are unhappy, by the way (- your costs of sending the suit back).
Hey Strickland, I literally got my first Indochino suit yesterday and I must say I was pleasantly surprised with how perfect it fit out of the box (it was a charcoal 3 piece)…the best fitting suit I ever bought. My first custom suit too (used to OTR Macys). I bought the suit with the Groupon coupon people were talking about above.
Anyways, I know people have complained about measurements not being true, but as long as you have a patient friend and a good tape measure (most major grocery stores sell Singer brand tape measures), you will be good to go. I have a short torso but long arms and legs, so I was extra careful with my pants and jacket measurements. They claim it takes minutes to do all the measurements, but I spent a good 30 minutes measuring/double checking mine
Also of note, make sure in the notes portion of your order to have them make the sleeve button normal, and not stacked. That is the one thing I don’t like about my new suit, because the stacked buttons loos ridiculous. Good thing it should be a cheap fix.
Long story short, I would order again in a heartbeat.
I was happy with my suit after a single remake, but with all the horror stories you see online, I wouldn’t spend full retail on them until I see the quality control get better. And by “quality control,” I don’t mean when people measure themselves incorrectly.
I’m in the same boat. I hope the ship hasn’t already set sail, carrying on it our discount, and ticket to getting a customized suit at a decent price. I’ve procrastinated buying another suit for too long, and now there are no discounts in sight.
Here’s to hoping!
Nah. There is one acceptable length for a jacket, and that’s when it sits in the curve of your fingers if your arm is down by your side. All these jackets are too short.
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