Posts by Orgetorix

Looks like Zepel was marketed in the mid-'60s, so no earlier than that. Probably late '60s to '70s.

Stitchy, great fit today. Love the purple (not the socks, but that's your thing). And GREAT pic quality today! Keep doing whatever you did with today's pic.

Spoo, Nat, awesome finds.

Fay SC BB Shirt BG&C tie BB trousers C&J for BB shoes

Kapp, no offense, but that just isn't quite working for me. I think the three patterned items are nice, but kind of fighting each other, not coordinating. And the extremely pronounced pick stitching on the lapels is something you see...

Any of you guys expert enough in IDing high-end brands that you could do so without any makers' tags? I know that sounds ridiculous, but there's a VERY nice handmade suit in a consignment near me that has had all the tags removed from...

Quote:Originally Posted by SpooPoker ^ Top 10 coolest things Ive seen in this thread. +1. I think that label is from at least the '30s, if not older.

Quote:Originally Posted by DanM John Lobbs. $7.20. Not the best condition, but no cracks, scratches, gouges, etc. pics after I've cleaned them up. :popcorn:

A discussion in the thrift bragging thread made me realize I need to put this caveat in here: Union tags are helpful, but they are only a general guide. Earlier tags were sometimes used after their replacements had been introduced if a...

Quote:Originally Posted by barrelntrigger I'm assuming this is a made in USA one? From the make tag it looks to be the older ones. PRL were made in their own US factories from 70's to 90's until Corn. picked up the invoice. Just...