Posts by Cotton Dockers

Just picked up this vintage navy polo-style coat. The union tag (understanding its limitations set forth above) dates it to the 1940s:   Wool/cashmere blend, super thick and, other than its need to visit a dry cleaner and the possible...

Quote: Originally Posted by staxringold  Hrm, they had those little circles on the backside, but nothing visible written in them. Maybe nothing, or maybe the text was just worn down... I have no button...

Jamie, way to bring this thread up a couple of notches - congrats, man! Went to five stores yesterday and got skunked, other than an RLPL tuxedo shirt (size 15, available). And just because, a casual friday crappy bathroom thrift fit:   ...

Quote: Originally Posted by acousticfoodie  Picked up a 100% cashmere grey Canali sportcoat today. I don't really know too much about Canali other than people here seem to pick them up a lot. Is there different lines of...

Quote: Originally Posted by k4lnamja  Could someone help me identify who this maker is from via the tags? I'd greatly appreciate it Cheers     Just a guess, but that looks like an older...

Quote:Originally Posted by GMMcL Quick thrift fit. I fear this didn't come together quite the way I was hoping it would. Love the jacket, but I think a solid colored tie would have really made this come together. Mini-thrift from me:  ...

Quote:Originally Posted by GMMcL This is who Orgetorix recommended. I've also used them with great results. Someone on the West Coast also suggested Alex's Reweaving. http://www.yelp.com/biz/alexs-reweaving-los-angeles +1 on...

Dan - nice score! Can't wait to see pics. Outerwear dudes! (somebody needs to create an outerwear signal (like the spoo signal) to throw up when questions arise) Sierra Designs Goose-down   [[SPOILER]]  This is decent stuff, right?

Quote: Originally Posted by IrateCustomer  eBay pro tip: Don't post pictures where the clothes don't fit the model. Exhibit A   But it's a Giorgio Cerruti! You just don't see those everyday. Especially one...

Nothing mindblowing lately, but a few interesting items: Two skinny vintage unlined grenadines:  Polo (shooting?) Sweater (marked as a '42'):  Henry Poole Midnight Blue Dinner Jacket (sadly, no pants) (42)   [[SPOILER]]  Vintage Tweed...