Sézane quality the good, the bad and the ugly

Hi!
What do you think about Sézane quality? Any items that are extra sturdy? Or on the contrary, that you need to look out for? Let me know! Thanks xx

[@sparklie962]

Yes, hit and miss. e.g., I was very disappointed by the state of the buttonholes on the red Etia dress - poorly sewn, with many hanging threads. But like you, I've purchased many beautifully made pieces. As a Lilysilk fan it would be hypocritical of me to be snobby about the made in China pieces - but I am not observing the same quality of knitwear for example, as in their made in Italy pieces. Chinese garment manufacturers are absolutely capable of producing beautiful, high-quality pieces - but only if the design house is prepared to pay for it. The sad fact is that most are off-shoring to China to increase their profit margins - not to increase quality!

[@madeinnorden]

How unfortunate with the Etia dress!! 😦 You are so right about it being profit margins.. I just think it's sad because that was one of the main things that made me buy from the brand... (Which i think was the case for many). Although more expensive, i also find made in France or Italy pieces better quality! I think it's quite strange, they could just create great quality pieces made in China and still make as much or more money than if they made it in Europe. Profits in the short term may stop longterm loyalty if this keeps up..

[@blairmeester6059]

Hello beautiful, I do find merino wool is durable in comparison to cashmere, mohair and others. Also when merino is mixed with silk as a tight fitting underwear (could also wear it as a top), it is still durable. It seems no matter what thickness of a merino wool knit is, it is always pretty durable.

[@madeinnorden]

Hi! It can definitely be the case, i always really like merino wool pieces! a really interesting fact i found was "Bent back and forth repeatedly, a strand of polyester fiber will snap after approximately 3,000 bends. By comparison, Merino Wool is more than six times as durable, breaking only after it's bent roughly 20,000 times." - from duckworthco.com

[@TheLauraMarieT2]

Thank you for this honest review! This is so helpful! I have never purchased Sezanne but I do love their catalog and I really love Rouje also. Have you ever purchased from Rouje? I love their shoes (both catalogs) but it is difficult to try and send back from the US.

[@madeinnorden]

Thank you!!! I really like the look of rouje shoes too, the burgundy doria boots are sooo nice 😍 but I havent tried rouje yet so I can't say much about size or comfort, but will probably order from them soon and hope to say then! The thing with Sezane shoes are that the sizing and width really vary between styles. So whilst the Vicky Loafers are true to size, they work for a normal to wide foot, the gloria sandals are really small and for narrow to normal foot. Which makes it difficult to say how they generally fit... The Paula babies, i find you need to size up and are work for a wider foot (but with some discomfort). Hope it helps xx

[@FS-rb2bh]

The video is very interesting and curious. I do have models with that mix, for example the Barry, and they doubt me. A 30% synthetic in this case is justified because the kid mohair would not be viable, it would fall apart. What is important is to wash by hand with cold water, squeeze with a towel and dry flat on a towel without drying and without hanging, allowing it to dry naturally. But hey, I do this with all natural jerseys. I don't buy 100% polyester directly. I recognize that 20% may be needed in certain designs to give a shape, a body to the fabric or a brocade, so I admit 20% or 30% depending on the design but I always try to keep it as little as possible. There are also designs that can only be made in 100% polyester (garments with those small pleats or in chiffon fabrics), I don't look at those but if you like them you have to choose: either design or fabric, because you can't maintain otherwise. Otherwise you can always choose a more subtle and fluid pleat like the Renata or the Wanda (in my opinion they are also more flattering because they give less volume). Sequins are also going to be synthetic because of the material itself. Fine gauze will be synthetic because that naturally fine fabric tears and has no body. I do not defend the use of synthetics in clothing, especially because sometimes the use is not justified but I recognize that in sezane most of the time it is justified. Sometimes as consumers we have to choose a design or a fabric, be it in sezane or in a luxury brand, in my case I choose the fabric (for the well-being of my skin, environmentalism, comfort...) but if you are going to take care of it, don't You are going to throw it away and you are going to enjoy it for a long time, choose what you want Another thing is that I avoid buying what they make in China for different reasons: one because they do not have sufficient labor or environmental regulations. Two because I have verified in different brands that the quality is low (the same brand in different places sews more or less mediocre). Three because I pay extra for a European production with all the guarantees. I'm going to add something that has significantly worsened sezane: the shopping experience. They do not prepare the orders with the same love and care, they do not wrap well in the tissue paper, in my last orders they have dropped the things inside the box

[@madeinnorden]

Hi again!! I was getting to that, don't necessarily mind a polyester blend to make it more durable, but here my jumper is still showing way to much wear for it to be reasonable! And yes sometimes it is necessary with 100% polyester, but my experience is that for the most time it is not for the design as it could be made in another fabric (i am thinking of some of the satin material items that could be made in silk, like some of the tops)! Not thinking of only Sezane, but rather similar price point brands are doing the same. We are in the same mind regarding made in China, definitely avoid it if possible to keep the mind at piece. There are way to much uncertainty for us not to be suspect regarding labour and quality.. What a pity with the packaging! Mine has been fine for 2/3 packages i got sent, one the paper had been torn up already. Maybe a fluke? Hopefully your next order will be better ☺️ xx

[@u2v22]

I've had to re-sew 3 buttons so far on my Marino pants 😩 Edit: the same thing also happened to my LouLou as did yours (bottom undid)

[@madeinnorden]

Nooo that's so bad!! 😤

[@u2v22]

@@madeinnorden The Marino with wool or other fabric have a zipper (which is nice) but the denim ones don't and you have to rely on the buttons which takes a long time to undo (mine are denim). I wish they had added the zipper on the denim ones as well.

[@madeinnorden]

@@u2v22 it's really good feedback to the company actually, because it shouldn't happen and also kind of annoying design!

[@valeriemalenfant]

I do not like their viscose .... too scratchy, too flimsy, in general I find they have too much polyesters blend in their clothing. you can find similar for cheaper and prefer La fée maraboutée, and sessun

[@madeinnorden]

I generally do not buy a lot of viscose, but good to know your thoughts! I agree with you on the polyester blend! Haven't tried those brands yet, will check them out! Thank you xx

[@sparklie962]

I am amazed by the success of viscose producers in green-washing their product. It's a horror to produce - polluting waterways and adding to deforestation. I'm aware that the Ecovero product is produced with fewer emissions and uses less water, but less than what? Plus it's not being produced at mass scale so most viscose in garments is not Ecovero. And after all that environmental impact, you still end up with a fabric that as you say is scratchy, flimsy - wears poorly, and washes... unpredictably. Will it warp? Will it be dye-fast? Who knows?

[@madeinnorden]

@@sparklie962 Ah really interesting indeed! I think tencel might be better, i know mother of pearl (that work a lot with sustainability) use tencel which has similar qualities as viscose! ☺️