Is Taylor Stitch any Good?

[@CarlMurawski]

Taylor Stitch is to thank for a lot of guys getting into this style. Their tops have never fit me, but that’s my own gripe. Great breakdown Jake!

[@almostvintagestyle]

Thanks! I tried to be as balanced as I could be. I appreciate the kind words especially coming from you Carl

[@MJMac83]

I’m a testament to this. Never would’ve been into the world without them.

[@chris6291]

I have met the founder and heard the story, I'm convinced. And as a result I've been a customer for the past couple of years and am very pleased with most things. I'm a big guy and sizing can be hit or miss for me, but when it hits it hits right. Quality materials, thoughtful company. Thanks for the review!

[@Steve-dx2ke]

Love your thorough review. New subscriber because of your transparency

[@philipbeadle6446]

I'm glad you looked into the ethics of their business practices! For the amount of money their stuff costs, I'd definitely want the assurance that it's good quality and treating the workers fairly. I like a lot of TS stuff. It's cool and unique, and the price point is manageable for the tier of quality they're in. I do wish they made some bigger sizes for the more fitted shirts and jackets.

[@stevenkoppelkam643]

Taylor stitch is great for texture, i dont care about prints or patterns so much, but if you've got great colorways and textures then you've got me

[@almostvintagestyle]

Yeah they so tend to have some good textures on many of their shirts

[@nathancreel8547]

I completely agree with the fabrics. The fabrics are some of the best. I have a couple shirts and some light weight corduroy trousers. I find the patterns a bit tight in the shoulders for me, some loose threads but not bad, and the bottoms are too slim. The major advantage is that my wife will buy from their website for me for Christmas. She is hesitant to buy from Japan, though she has. She did like ordering from UES. Yeah, I’ll probably end up with more of their stuff, and it is a good deal on sale.

[@almostvintagestyle]

Yeah the loose threads were my biggest issue along eith the fact that I couldn't fit in any bottoms from them, but especially on sale, it seems like they're a solid value

[@bobabo]

I ordered a sachiko shirt from them out of curiosity and I've been fascinated by it. Really cool material with nice style. Awesome quality, well curated selection. I'm on their mailing list purely for the eye candy of their materials lol.

[@almostvintagestyle]

Yeah I think materials are their selling point

[@albertmanuel5028]

I have been buying shirts and sweaters from TS for years. They all look great and the fits a perfect for my body.

[@almostvintagestyle]

Yeah they fit me fairly well too

[@soulphisto79]

It's funny you mentioned the Buzz Rickson's chino buttons, I was just complaining about my buttons today, and needing to do reinforcement sewing.

[@almostvintagestyle]

Yeah they're accurate, but they start getting loose pretty easily unfortunately

[@1989megamike]

I have a few of their pieces. I’m a big fan of their shirts and a lot of their outerwear, especially the Ojai. Their pants are just too slim for me to wear regularly. I hope they come out with a roomier, higher rise, straight fit at some point so I can give their pants another go. I have one of the linen cotton tweed shirts as well and it’s one of my favorites.

[@almostvintagestyle]

Yeah I'd love it if they did wider and higher rise trousers with some of their unique fabrics

[@bobjohnson6321]

have two of their golden bear jackets, a Harris tweed chore coat made in UK, some waxed cotton barrbour style coats usa made, abraham moon hunting coat uk made, and a colab stetson, denim jackets and jeans usa made, pleased with all these. glad i grabbed those before the shift to China. cant support them anymore. but you are correct at least they don't hide the nearly complete shift to outsourcing.

[@eyespy3001]

I used to be really into TS, like, 8 years ago (back when I could easily afford their stuff). Their Heavy Bag line is top notch. I would’ve been more into their shirting if they got rid of their “California” collar style. It’s a 70’s-style larger collar on a more modern style cut. Just never really jived with me and my proportions. It’s actually what has held me back from buying more into their stuff (and, yes, I’m aware they have other color styles on their oxfords).

[@ericgonzalez3717]

They did make the Palmer shirt in two other colors. One called Dried Guajillo, which is a rust color with a dark brown collar and piping. The other was called Dune, which was a light off white/tan with a rust colored collar and piping. I'm very fair skinned like your wife because my family is actually from Jalisco too, Tlaquepaque to be exact, so the darker rust colored shirt works best for me. The Dune color doesn't get much wear because it's pretty much the exact color of my skin. You're right though, it's a great shirt. It gives sort of 50's bowling shirt vibes but with a touch of southwest.

[@atrane73]

Great video. I agree, Taylor Stitch is doing great things with fabric, and for my body type the fits are generally very good. I’m not sure that all of their pieces are the best value. I like all the pieces I own, especially their Foundation chinos.

[@shano81]

your boot collection is enviable.

[@predwards8941]

I have a ton of Taylor Stitch stuff. Do I wish it was made in USA? Sure. Does that mean it’s bad quality? Absolutely not. I’ve had next to no QC issues from them. Their aesthetic just suits me very well.

[@almostvintagestyle]

Yup well said. I wish it were made in USA too, but beyond that and some loose threads I can't objectively complain much

[@Alan-rw3ez]

It’s called fair trade man, they use fair trade factories and companies overseas. People assume that all clothes overseas are from sweatshops.

[@a97b18b]

Quality seems good I have a few pieces, but they don’t fit right. With the tops like long sleeves or jacket, I can’t put both arms straight out in front me. I’m not big, I wear their xs. Their fit is just off

[@davecarr5892]

Isn’t Grant Stone similarly forthcoming about where their boots are manufactured?

[@almostvintagestyle]

Yes they are. They use only one specific factory that they have a very close relationship with.

[@alanward4671]

An unexpected theme and very enjoyable! The Palmer shirt looks particularly sweet but I'm one of those people with that sickly, Gothic, fish-belly white skin which wouldn't look so great in that colourway. Bald too, so I can't even use hair to make contrast. And once again, the focus on ethical production is one of the things that keep making me tune in. It really is appreciated, and more reviewers should take note. Great job.

[@MeToo-py1tq]

They have some pants made in Spain

[@RobFrank22]

Taylor Stitch, Alex Mill, Imogen + Willie, Buck Mason, Billy Reid, Todd Snyder, Ralph Lauren, Everlane, Pact, Marine Layer, Faherty, Save Khaki United

[@rangerscoach]

Cant knock any of the Chinese goods I've carefully purchased. from grant stone to stereo components there are many ethical companies you only have to put about as much thought into it as you would an anniversary dinner.

[@almostvintagestyle]

Haha that's such a perfect analogy. And yes I agreem if you buy from the right companies, it shouldn't be an issue

[@StepsAndStoness]

Man looking fly

[@benhall3888]

My issue with Taylor Stitch is that their clothing doesn’t fit anyone with an ounce of muscle on their body. It’s not a quality issue, but a fit issue.

[@Threedog92]

That is unfortunately a problem with many brands, that don‘t make reproductions faithful to the originals and more modern fits.

[@MehhhBushka]

Height waist ?

[@FashionTheFurious]

Great video! Loooong time Taylor Stitch stan here and agree with pretty much everything you said. For me I probably over-indexed on TS stuff for a long time, then pulled back to go and explore other brands, but some of my most hard-wearing pieces that I reach for at least 1-2x a week are from them.

[@HorseBawlz]

The only problem is there is a middleman running up the price. Better to buy directly from a Chinese seller for 70% cheaper.

[@teekue]

So you're going to buy directly from China, with your own patterns (guessing you know how to draft patterns?), develop prototypes, minimum orders of 500 pieces? What are you going to do with the 499 or so shirts that are left over?

[@HorseBawlz]

@@teekue Who says you have to buy wholesale or make or design it yourself? Chinese companies are selling direct to consumer too.

[@teekue]

@@HorseBawlz in this exact style and cloth? Doubt it very much.

[@jessesymons4335]

Doesnt matter how good a product is if the production is outsourced. Thats a big NO for me especially if its an American based company. Just doesnt feel right

[@theterriblepuddle1830]

Used to be an alright brand but they completely suck now

[@theterriblepuddle1830]

And by that I mean the fabrics tanked in quality. I don't care if it's made it China.

[@almostvintagestyle]

Ah interesting. I don't have any older experience with their fabrics so sadly I can't compare.

[@stevecrawford7814]

I have a few things from them, I bought them because of the fabric. Mine fit and are well made.

[@stevenbrower7748]

Pimpin' for the PRC...