The official thrift/discount store bragging thread

[acosbysweater]

Is there a bigger ass stain than Nick Wooster? This dude's looks are 100% herb. Any why the **** is he always just walking around? Find somewhere and stay there for a while broham.

Um, are you completely clueless? He's actually been employed in the fashion industry for many years and is a super humble dude. He's from SALINA, Kansas. Do you know how small of a town that is? He isn't some Upper East Side old money turd with a trust fund. He came from nothing, blue collar as it gets. He doesn't peacock around Pitti like numerous nascent bloggers. He's actually expressed confusion as to why people bother to take his photo so often and wishes he wasn't considered a "style icon." He just happens to be a handsome dude who understands how to dress well for his body type.

Face it, this whole obsession we have with expensive used clothes is escapism at its finest, we're trying to look as rich as we can on a budget. We are all more or less "herb".

 

[highlifeman]

Man, you guys have been tearing it up lately....!!!!

Haven't had as much time the last couple of weeks to thrift as much as i usually like to, but here are some of my finds from
the last couple of weeks:

(sorry some of the pics came in sideways, deleted and re-added several times to no avail...)



30W PRL Corneliani gray FF pants...only wish they were my size...(anyone w/ a 30w got some or similar in 34W? lol)....











44/38L Charcoal 3 button made in USA PRL suit,,,,(spot is from camera)












BB 42L Pink seersucker jacket , sweet MOP buttons





Not as old as some of the coats you guys posted last week, but some tradly FF pants w/ side adjusters from J Press, dated 1966, appx. 32 w x30, thought they were interesting and someone might want, available...









Pretty sweet Burberry London SC, my size, feels like a silk blend,
made in USA so probably HF but no inside maker or size tag, keeping...











Canali Navy Suit, FF pants but unfortunately unvented, fairly recent from 2006, 52 EU











And my 3 best finds over the last couple of weeks, 1st, Hermes tie..appears real but would like confirmation...










Stefano Ricci Shirt, Size L, keeping..












NWT/Deadstock Willis & Geiger Wool Pants 36 W, probably keeping for now...

 

[grendel]

New Old Stock W&G?

Put it on eBay with a BIN price of "Just leave the check blank and make it out to cash"

 

[FaceOfBoh]

Ian, if you don't pursue architecture, why not go to the Fashion Institute of Technology in NYC? You seem to have a real interest in it.

My cousin and his wife both attended (he was there in the mid-1970s, can you imagine a more interesting time to live have lived there?)

Anyway, just a thought for you to consider.

interesting posts. while I think the company is headed in the wrong direction if it wants to remain profitable and play to its base customer (think lots of polyester print shirts and cargo shorts), I enjoy seeing there new product in what I expect to be a short lived attempt at "hipness" check out this blatant barbour rip off that I wouldn't mind owning http://www.jcpenney.com/dotcom/jsp/...=false&catId=Bag&quantity=1&ppId=pp5001540180
in-fact I am thinking about selling my linnesdale as it is a little large and buying one (or three) of the the jc penny versions with the extra cash I just need to handle one in the store first
I think wooster is acting more as a figurehead than an actual product developer he represents the new "hip" jc penny but will likely not play an active roll in the creative process so he can just stroll around trying to look cool in thom browne and getting into even further debt

 

[330CK]

Size 42 pure cashmere brioni, great pattern, ending in less than 20

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=321018538825&globalID=EBAY-US

 

[acosbysweater]

Keeping NWT Willis & Geiger pants? Y U no like hunnits?

 

[jcubzzz]

Picked up this awesome fall patterned Hickey Freeman and Sons suit. This suit has a tint of green that didn't come out that well in the pictures. Three buttons, center vented, pants pleated and cuffed. No size tag but if i had to guess 42-44 and pants waist 34-36. Doesn't fit me so it is available.







Hickey Freeman for Saks Fifth Avenue Boardroom with Loro Piana fabric. 42L, Available.






Zegna 16 1/2 that I'm keeping and a Zegna polo shirt size Medium (more like a small) that is available. Both have MOPs

 

[concealed]

Face it, this whole obsession we have with expensive used clothes is escapism at its finest, we're trying to look as rich as we can on a budget. We are all more or less "herb".

 

[tben]

I got out for a few minutes in between work today.

I paid more than I should for this 3 piece at $15, but this thing is baller! Flat front pants with a split waist, peak lapel, awesome pockets on the vest, I don't know what type of buttons? It is also Made in the USA and canvassed, and I thought it was just a fashion suit.













NWT Ballin Classic Pants Size 36 unhemmed-very cool pattern













Church's Custom Grade, I am not sure what the size says, I think 9.5E but I don't know how to read these things, any help would be appreciated




















Some rad ties, BB Linen & some random Made in Scotland Wool Tie






And this, if you think you are my Secret Santa don't look

I am not sure what the kids like these days and would like an opinion on whether or not this is a good start?









I would like to make everything available if anyone is interested.

 

[Mox C]



Picked up this awesome fall patterned Hickey Freeman and Sons suit.

Just FYI, it's either Hickey-Freeman or H. Freeman and Sons. The two companies are not related.

 

[Samuel Smith]

Picked up this awesome fall patterned Hickey Freeman and Sons suit. This suit has a tint of green that didn't come out that well in the pictures. Three buttons, center vented, pants pleated and cuffed. No size tag but if i had to guess 42-44 and pants waist 34-36. Doesn't fit me so it is available.







Hickey Freeman for Saks Fifth Avenue Boardroom with Loro Piana fabric. 42L, Available.

jcubbz that suit isn't a Hickey Freeman and Sons. H. Freeman is a different maker than Hickey Freeman. Only reason I know is because I posted the exact same ~6 months ago. Anyway, nice finds!

 

[concealed]

Just FYI, it's either Hickey-Freeman or H. Freeman and Sons. The two companies are not related.

huge pet peeve of mine +1

 

[barrelntrigger]

I've been super obsessed about selvedge denim lately. Been eye balling this pair of Naked 'n Famous weird guy model for a few days. Put in an offer. Seller agreed and changed the price from $60 plus $11 shipping to $55 and free shipping. I double checked the measurements and realized it won't have the fit I wanted. So passing them dealz to any of you gents here.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170930184548&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123

 

[barrelntrigger]

Just FYI, it's either Hickey-Freeman or H. Freeman and Sons. The two companies are not related.

I read somewhere they started off as relatives and were trained in the same tailoring school. Broke off and did their own thing.

 

[Samuel Smith]

I've been super obsessed about selvedge denim lately. Been eye balling this pair of Naked 'n Famous weird guy model for a few days. Put in an offer. Seller agreed and changed the price from $60 plus $11 shipping to $55 and free shipping. I double checked the measurements and realized it won't have the fit I wanted. So passing them dealz to any of you gents here.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170930184548&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123

lol. im sure he is very pleased. you and your omnipresent pre-DIBS!!!