The official thrift/discount store bragging thread - Part II (May 2015 - Sept. 2018)

[drlivingston]

Shout out to Spoo for helping me clean out my closet and make some sweet cash.

Now i just have to get rid of the remaining 90% of my stuff

It would seem that the first sentence would help you deal with the second sentence.

 

[green_machine]

i would need to send a POD to him

 

[turkey_sandwich]

@Doomsticks

My approach to shell is to do the absolute least I can get away with. I have found that a damp cloth to remove any surface gunk followed by brushing vigorously with a horsehair brush followed by a coat of polish and more vigorous brushing is all that's necessary. FWIW, I've found some pretty scraped up shell and that's all I've ever done.

Edit: Shell is typically pretty waxy/oily.

 

[impuntura]

Yet another pair of Pierre Hardys and a cool vintage bow lamp

 

[Shoeluv]

i would need to send a POD to him

He has a U-Haul and will travel

 

[Spruce Moose]

I see this brand posted a lot but I don't know anything about it. Left it but could go back and get if someone wants it. Not tagged but I'd wager a 38 waist and 31 inseam.

 

[Spruce Moose]

And a rant. I brought a handful of brooks brothers shirts to the change room my size only to realize all the sleeves had been ripped or slice. I go to hand them back to the lady and notify her of the severed sleeve beyond repair and she says oh those came out today. There's no discount on them. I said oh no you misunderstand me, they are ripped and should be thrown out. She looked at me annoyed and proceeded to put them back on the rack. makes me mad as I've accidentally bought ripped clothes before

 

[GMMcL]



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My approach to shell is to do the absolute least I can get away with. I have found that a damp cloth to remove any surface gunk followed by brushing vigorously with a horsehair brush followed by a coat of polish and more vigorous brushing is all that's necessary. FWIW, I've found some pretty scraped up shell and that's all I've ever done.

Edit: Shell is typically pretty waxy/oily.

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Be careful with this. Shell can get so dry and dehydrated it can crack and split. So you need something to put moisture back in the leather. And brushing alone won't do that.

My humble experience is that Venetian cream is best as long as you brush it away quickly before it dries and cakes into all the little creases. I found renovateur to be good but not as effective in terms of hydration. And I did a side by side compare.

 

[Spruce Moose]

Thoughts on diesel jeans in general? Didn't buy these as I assumed fake based off the imprinting on the buttons but maybe someone could tell me

Spoiler

 

[richnet12]

The Diesel Jeans market confuses me, but Kop if you like it.

 

[aging in rhythm]

picked up some great stuff today. All available.

I rely on natural light for my photos usually so the sun setting early lately is throwing off my photo game. excuse the horrible pics.

Thomas Burberry Windbreaker, a 42 I think?

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Sealup Raincoat, EU50

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Boglioli unstructured navy tweed, EU50 SOLD

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Boglioli unstructured gray tweed, EU50

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Barena unstructured navy blazer, EU50 SOLD

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J. Peterman band collar popover, M (fits like L)

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Steven Alan inside out shirt, L

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Victorinox linen blazer, size 42. really funky jacket with lots of swiss army style details

R.M. Williams brown boots, 10 wide

 

[Ds13]

Part of a vast backlog... I need some help identifying a maker.

I've got 3 total, all of them use loro piana fabrics and they're all made in the US.

More handwork on these then all of my Kitons, real handwork too, not machine.

I enhanced the contrast shadows and and highlights. I think the bottom line says "by John's tailors"

 

[vexco]

Hit some stores today. Everything available.

Ibex Ajay shirt. Organic cotton. Size L.



Randolph Engineering 5 1/2's. RX lenses right now.





2 x Southern Tide ebay fodder polos.



NWT Viyella cardigan. 100% cotton. Size large.



Mountain Hardwear 70 cotton/30 polyester shirt. Size large.



Zegna Yachting 100% wool nautical sweater? I have no idea. Thick and well made. Probably fits like a 46 or 48.









Bill's Khaki's 100% linen long-sleeve. Size medium.



NWT Talbott.



Made in USA Mountain Hardwear half-zip fleece. Size large.



Not pictured: A pair of Versace 3066-B's that my girlfriend decided to keep.

 

[cpmac7]



My 1st Kiton! Cash!!

Congrats on finding something of value in Vegas. That might be a thread first No, really though, great find! I hope it fits you!

 

[TJGent87]

Did I do good with this find, still a rookie to SWD and Vintage stuff.