One of the lovely things about the Everyday Denim we launched a couple of weeks ago was how quickly the cloth sold.
It's always hard to know how well a new type of product will do, and I'd clearly underestimated the appetite for exclusive cloth to make up bespoke.
I've talked to Albiate, and we have agreed to weave another 100 cut lengths (2 metres each). These will be available in four weeks' time, the week of November 13th. Hopefully that will sate demand for now.
I'd ask that readers pay now, on the Shop site, so we can reserve the whole production for everyone.
Please note that we have also had to increase prices to £65 for the cut lengths, as the first batch was more of a promotional offer from Albiate. It is still cheaper than regular retail prices (as with most things on Permanent Style) - which would be around £80.
I note that the shirts have also almost sold out, with only a few left in Medium and Extra Large.
We will product more of these too, but as it requires both a slot with Albiate and with the shirt factory in Naples, they are unlikely to be available until the New Year.
Finally, some nice feedback so far from readers on the denim and shirts:
"I just wanted to say a very well done on your denim shirt. The look and details are wonderful but I wanted to stress one other important but sometimes overlooked point, and that is, the comfort of the cloth and collar are really exceptional. Congratulations on producing another quality item"
"I received my “everyday denim” shirt in the mail today, it is beautiful and looks even better in real life than in the (amazing) pictures."
Simon, unfortunately I received a length of cloth instead of the shirt (medium) I ordered. Grateful if you could please look into before the current run of shirts sells out.
Hi Charlie,
I do apologise, how frustrating. Please email me with your order reference and I’ll get this sorted out asap.
Simon
Hi Simon – I forwarded the order number and provided the necessary information on 16 Oct. Thanks
Thank you
Hi Simon,
I’m interested in purchasing the cloth, however, at this point I’m still trying to figure out whom I want to use as my shirtmaker.
Do you expect there to be future offerings of this cloth? Or is it best I buy now and hold onto it until I’m ready to get a shirt made?
I would buy now to be honest. Last time it went within a single day, and there’s unlikely to be another run for at least a couple of months
Hello Simon,
would it be possible to preorder a shirt in Large from the next batch?
Thanks,
Karsten
Not currently – but I will let readers know when they can
Hi Simon,
Is the advice for customers of Luca still to purchase a length and have it sent to him directly?
Thanks so much!
Yep. Thanks
Hi Simon,
I ordered the cloth this morning and I intend to use Luca at some stage but I used my personal address for delivery. What should do you suggest?
Regards,
J
If you want to change the address so it goes straight to Luca, that’s fine. Just email me and let me know, and we will process it.
Cheers
Throughout this project a few references have been made to the Friday Polo. I hope you decide to reintroduce the white long-sleeved version in your next run. I’ve found mine extremely versatile and aside from sizing up would like to order more of the same.
Second that, do we know when the next friday polo batches will be available?
November…
Any idea when p&p refunds for orders sent to Luca will be made?
They should be done within a.couple of days. If you haven’t received one and it’s been two days, drop me an email please.
I assume I’d get a notification email from your processor? If not then it could be 5 days until the monies actually hit the account.
Either way, no signs of the monies yet, nor a reply to my email sent last week. Hopefully its just because its continuing to sell better than expected and creating a backlog.
Well, there is a backlog but you should have received a reply to your email. Let me know your surname if you wouldn’t mind and I’ll double check
Still no refund nor acknowledgement. Bank has suggested logging it as fraud having viewed screenshots of this which I am reluctant to do but would appreciate confirmation that the monies 3 weeks later have now been refunded
Hi Dan – I asked you to let me know your surname. I can’t check whether the refund has been made at my end otherwise. I’m afraid there are several Dans!
Thanks
I did post it, though asked you didn’t publish it. Assumed you’d followed the request when it didn’t appear online. The order number was 1315_PS
Ah, I see. Sorry, don’t know what happened in that case. Thank you for the order number. I will check the refund now
Had chance to check yet? No refund showing and order still shows as confirmed and awaiting dispatch. Concerningly Luca hasn’t answered my email to him either.
Hi Dan – sorry, I made the refund yesterday. Let me know if you don’t see it.
Don’t worry about it showing it hasn’t been dispatched – Luca has everything, but I know he’s been swamped with work recently so hasn’t been replying to anyone.
Simon – I just got a refund notification now but its for the full amount rather than just the delivery?
Luca did resurface yesterday night and confirmed my shirt was ready to post.
Really? On my system it’s showing just postage refunded. Would you mind letting me know what comes through into your account.
Thanks
My error sorry, the structure of the email is a little odd so it has a heading of Refund notification and the biggest text in the email is the original full price paid so scan reading I assumed that is what was refunded but in smaller text underneath it has the original payment method/amount and then the refunded amount (delivery amount excluding VAT)
Hi Simon, pardon the silly question, but will it be alright to leave to cloth in its delivery packet till I give it to my shirtmaker ? Thanks.
Yes
In the shop it mentions that the lengths of cloth you are selling should be sufficiently large provided you are no more than 6’3″ tall.
I am more than 6’3″ tall – any prospect of being able to purchase a slightly longer length, or are they all already cut?
Also, to the extent you are making any more Friday polos anytime soon I would be eternally grateful if you are able to offer some size mediums with longer sleeves. I’d love to get some but just can’t justify at the moment with the sleeve length issues.
Hi Oliver. I’m afraid not on the denim, and on the polos there would just be too many variations (shorter sleeves as well?) that would.make the pieces more expensive for everyone overall
More expensive, even if you took the orders in advance? It’s a fairly straightforward alteration to shorten a sleeve – whereas lengthening is impossible…
Of course, it is your call. Just a pity to have to miss out!
Thinking outside the box: if I bought a larger size of the polo, how straightforward do you think it would be to take-in the body, waist, etc? Possible? Or not really worth it?
O
A shirtmaker could certainly take the body and waist in, yes, it’s only a little harder than altering a regular shirt
Hi Simon,
Unfortunately, I’ve come to the party a bit too late and you’ve already sold out of the shirts. I don’t have access to a shirtmaker as of present so am very much hoping to double down when you produce another run. I saw that you said that may happen after the first of the year, will you sending notice in the newsletter or is there a way to stay notified when the next run is available for preorder or purchase? Stunning work, by the way, thank you for bringing the collaboration into existence!
Thank you very much Zane.
Yes, following the newsletter or on Instagram will mean you are kept in touch.
Cheers
Hi Simon,
I am really looking forward to ordering a shirt when you get the next batch.
One question, is the shirt made so that you can wear it untucked as well?
I can’t determine this from the pictures.
Are
Thanks Are.
No, all our things are designed to be worn with tailoring and therefore not untucked
Hi Simon,
I had my shirt length cut made-to-measure using my own pattern from an existing bespoke shirt and unfortunately they have made an irreparable hash of it (very out of character I should add) in that the half sleeve opening is a crazy 2″ bigger than I asked for. Obviously the sleeve can be narrowed but it won’t result in the fit I was hoping for. Do you happen to have any returned shirt lengths lying around (very unlikely I know!), or failing this when, if ever, will the shirt lengths be repeated?
I look forward to visiting the pop-up shop with my father in the next few weeks, he apprenticed as a cutter at Conway Williams back in the 60’s and went on to manage the military department at Gieves & Hawkes, I know he has some fascinating stories to share if you happen to be around!
Regards
Graeme
Hi Graeme,
I’m really sorry to hear that. I’m afraid we won’t have any more until next year, no.
Do please drop into the shop though, it would be lovely to see you and your Dad.
Simon
Hi Simon
I received the denim cloth and it seems it has 2 shades of blue on the two sides. Which one do you suggest to use? The shirt you wear on the pictures is made from the paler one as far as I can tell….
Hi Thanos,
No, like most twills there are two sides – and the darker one is the face. Use that one. Mine is not quite as light as it looks in the photos, and has been worn and washed several times.
Thanks
Damn, I missed this run too 🙁
Will there be more? This fabric looks incredible and I’d love to have a shirt made of it!
Not for a while I’m afraid… the next run will be of finished shirts, as we’ve only done one of those so far
Hi, can we still order the cloth? If so how please?
No, sorry, it sold out again very quickly. Coming again in a couple of months
Ok thank you
Is anyone else still awaiting their shirt from Luca from their order after this post? Have been told since late November that’ll it’ll be ready “for next week” but each time no shirt and no update until I chase again. Originally it was made and just hadnt been sent but then it hadn’t been made and the fabric misplaced but refound so will be ready next week (25th Jan).
Simon – don’t know if you know of any systemic problems with Luca at the moment? This whole experience is getting frustrating after circa 5 years and 20 shirts without problems this order has been a catalogue of problems.
Hi Dan,
Sorry to hear that – no, I haven’t been aware of any issues, but then I haven’t had any shirts made by Luca in recent months. I’ll check in with him.
Simon
Hi Dan,
i’m terribly sorry for my bad service.
We had few problem organizing those MTO. I promise this won’t happen again.
Best regards
L.
Hi, anything new on either the denim cloth or the timeliness of ordering a shirt? Was thatvpreviously-mentioned issue sorted out? Thanks much
Denim.cloth is in the works but it won’t be ready for a while yet I’m afraid. Or shirts.
Which issue were you referring to?
Hi,
Just wondering if you know when the next batch of the cloth will come out?
Thanks a lot!
Hi. Not for about four or five weeks I’m afraid
Great, Thanks a lot!
Hi Simon,
is the fabric pre-washed ? Or will it shrink?
Yes, no it won’t