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Jusy got myself the latest version of the Magnoli Clothiers jacket in today. I can provide a few comparison photos to a Suzahdi or just anything you guys want to see really. Let me know.
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Here are some comparison photos between the latest version of the Magnoli jacket and the Suzahdi jacket. The Magnoli is on the left and the Suzahdi on the right. The final photo is also a ‘real world’ photo of the Magnoli so you can see it in the context of how it looks worn on me instead of a mannequin.
In person, particular strengths of the Magnoli are the collar, it sits flat against the jacket and I much prefer it to the Suzahdi who did their back collar piece far too large on my jacket. Another strength is the quality of their choice in suede and the elastic side panels, the colours are dead ringers for the original am and its got a good weight to it, although I’ve heard the original Ugg is lighter, this is by no means a ‘heavy’ jacket. still a very comfortable fit.
another strength is the overall cut and fit. In my personal opinion the Suzahdi fit is a little sloppy, with their funky lining hanging out whenever I wore it unfastened. The Magnoli has a much better form to it, and in case anyone is wondering I custom requested the plain brown lining just because I prefer it to the checkered lining.
Although I prefer the Magnoli, the Suzahdi still has its positives too, I like the pocket zippers on the Suzahdi for example, they’re a very good match to the Ugg.
I hope this helps you guys see the differences between the two! Both jackets are excellent replicas and I’d recommend either to anyone who wanted a decent replica.
Hi there Tommy,
Could you perhaps lay down the jacket flat and straight on a flat surface? I was wondering about a few things:
- Is the double stitch seam that runs across the shoulders from the collar to the arm openings directly on the fold or 4 cm below the fold? I feel that in your pictures it hasn't been lowered.
- Also, does your jacket suffer from the "pointy shoulder" syndrome that many replicas have? It should be more rounded off.
A good while ago I've received a few samples from Indy and... welll... let's just say that I didn't feel like putting any more effort into this at the time. Anyway let's start with my observations and issues:
1) The suede: The suede is actually pretty good en feels exactly the same as on the original. Same thickness and what have you. It's just that the color is just a good tone off from the original. The sample I received was still somewhat close or at least in the right direction, but it was clearly lighter than the suede on the original. I wouldn't be able to use the sample to patch up the original jacket if I needed to (hypothetically speaking), because the color difference would be too big. It needs to be darker, and needs to have more black to it.
2) The ribbed side panels: The sample fabric that I received and is used on the ribbed side panel is just plain purple/burgundy red. The material itself is alright, but the color is definitely not, because it needs to be brown with a glint of red. Suzahdi's is worse, because not only is the color wrong, but also the material. Anyway, that ties in with the color used for the stitch thread, because on the original jacket they have
the same color.
3) Stitch thread: The color for the stitch thread is... just plain brown (and I mean brown brown) while it should be reddish brown that pops out a little on top the suede. In the comparison pictures you can see the red glint on Suzahdi's jacket and they pop way more than on Magnoli's jacket (which honestly don't pop at all).
4) Fur: The fur samples that I received were IMO unimpressive. On the surface the texture and plushes look ok-ish, but the main issue I have with non-real shearling is that you can easily see the white fabric backing through the fur, especially at the edges where the fur is folded, which often exposes the fabric backing material. Also the colors were still too light. It really needs a more yellow/brownish amber color to it. I feel that the fur color on Suzahdi's jacket is closer to what it should be.
5) Lining material was fine, whatever. The colors were ugly vivid and still burnt my eyes, but the material felt quite sturdy and not flimsy.
But what frustrates me about all of this is that a actual piece of suede of the ORIGINAL brown UGG jacket with stitches has been used to determine the colors and STILL the colors (most notably the stitch thread color) aren't right. I mean, come on! Like I said, I don't really want to put any more effort and energy into it, because it's seemingly pointless and a waste of energy and sanity. Yet at the same time I feel like I can't turn away because there are people who still want an accurate jacket and I have pretty much everything documented about the jacket that can be documented, besides the fact that I have two UGG jackets and pretty much all pictures there of the series jackets on my computer.
Magnoli is using a pattern taken from an original UGG jacket, so that's at least something and I'm sure the quality of manufacturing is fine, but I really don't know if that actually translates to an accurate jacket with the correct model. I mean: if they can't get the colors right from looking at an original piece, why would it be any different with making a pattern from an original UGG jacket laying in front of them as well? Maybe I'm a bit harsh, but it is what it is. It's a classic case of: if you want something done right, do it yourself. Except: one does not simply make your own copy of a suede UGG jacket (and walk into Mordor).
Nah, it's a slow burn, but it doesn't help if you start septuple (!!!) posting, derailing both the flow of the discussion and replying to random stuff. Perhaps you should also reread some of your posts as well, because you have a very special and unique way of posting that I have yet to see anywhere else. You can edit your own posts, you know...
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