The official thrift/discount store bragging thread

[pnutpug]



Here's the Barbour I grabbed on Friday.

Still smells oily, but might need to be re-oiled/waxed....not sure how to tell. It seems nearly unworn, only a tiny smudge here and there. Detachable hood, throat latch, zipped and snapped enclosure. Double zipped rear game pocket, reinforced shoulders and forearms, double snapped waterproof poly cuffs.


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That Barbour looks awfully dry to me. I'd re-proof it yesterday. Regardless, a great pickup. You don't often see that configuration.

 

[pnutpug]



Thought this would be of interest to some of you. I picked up a severely stained Hermes tie recently for $2. I sent it to the Cordial Churchman in South Carolina, and a week later they sent back this custom bow tie (stain free):

$29. Something to consider next time you see a stained Hermes.

Nicely played. The CC never disappoints.

 

[capnwes]

That Barbour looks awfully dry to me. I'd re-proof it yesterday. Regardless, a great pickup. You don't often see that configuration.

Thanks,

Hmm. It's only $30 to have Barbour reproof it for me. Sounds worth it, considering the waxy mess I would probably make of it.

 

[sparrow]

Found a Zenga this weekend!
I thought, finally!!!!!!!!!!
but then noticed buttons cracked and in not so good condition

will keep hunting

 

[size 38R]

^^^ get it, and buy some buttons. maybe $4? well, if you like the jacket anyway.
nice with a little care.

 

[IrateCustomer]

Not really a thrift price, but I'm really stoked about this eBay pickup. I can't believe I got it for so little:

Petronius Tie

 

[CesarC]

So very cool! PM sent! I'm sure Brianpore will be sad this didn't pop up sooner, but now he has ISAIA, so,

Vintage midnight blue flannel tux, from the 1940s. It is available if anyone is interested, but it is TINY.


Chest (armpit to armpit): 19
Shoulders (seam to seam): 17
Sleeves (from middle of collar): 24 + 3
Length (from bottom of collar): 29.5

Waist: 30 + 2
Inseam: 30 + 1
Rise: 13.25
Width of Leg Opening: 9

Man, that is cool. As Barrel said, would look great on Easter. Almost makes me wish some of the Hermes, Ferragamo, etc. were stained to justify doing this to them. Some of the most ridiculous neckties make awesome bowties!

Thought this would be of interest to some of you. I picked up a severely stained Hermes tie recently for $2. I sent it to the Cordial Churchman in South Carolina, and a week later they sent back this custom bow tie (stain free):





$29. Something to consider next time you see a stained Hermes.

Haha, I hope not.

Will that Hermès label be facing out from the center knot when it's tied?

Oh, and I want to jump on the bandwagon and give a big shout-out to size 38R for one of my best trades ever, involving multiple suits and accessories. Haven't even shipped yet, but excited! Thanks also to Tubs for being an incredible guy.

 

[tonylumpkin]



Thanks,

Hmm. It's only $30 to have Barbour reproof it for me. Sounds worth it, considering the waxy mess I would probably make of it.

Let me know how that goes. I need to reproof mine.

BTW, you got those shell Cambridges from me.

Edit: The second part was meant for Eazye, but the quote didn't show up.

 

[sparrow]

^^^ get it, and buy some buttons. maybe $4? well, if you like the jacket anyway.
nice with a little care.

good idea, Ill see if they still have it and do a 2nd look on it.

 

[eazye]



Let me know how that goes. I need to reproof mine.

BTW, you got those shell Cambridges from me.

Ahhhh, that's right. I've had so many trades with everybody here that it's hard to keep track of what I got from whom.

 

[Brianpore]

So very cool! PM sent! I'm sure Brianpore will be sad this didn't pop up sooner, but now he has ISAIA, so,

Quote:

Shoulders (seam to seam): 17

Sleeves (from middle of collar): 24 + 3
Length (from bottom of collar): 29.5

Waist: 30 + 2
Inseam: 30 + 1
Rise: 13.25
Width of Leg Opening: 9

BLUE FLANNEL!!!!

If it fits you, it's all yours, if not....I had already sent a PM sent about 15 seconds after he posted it

 

[capnwes]

Let me know how that goes. I need to reproof mine.

BTW, you got those shell Cambridges from me.

Edit: The second part was meant for Eazye, but the quote didn't show up.

Ahh, Ok, I was lost there for a minute. I know I e-flipped some back in December, but didn't remember them being from you.

 

[grendel]

Thanks,

Hmm. It's only $30 to have Barbour reproof it for me. Sounds worth it, considering the waxy mess I would probably make of it.

It's really easy. Get a tin from J Crew for $12. Use a hair dryer after you slather it on to re-heat it and get it to soak in.

I don't think that coat has ever been waxed, though.

 

[capnwes]

It's really easy. Get a tin from J Crew for $12. Use a hair dryer after you slather it on to re-heat it and get it to soak in.

I don't think that coat has ever been waxed, though.

It sure smells a lot like mink oil and feels waxy. However, the pics of the new ones are the same light green color.

 

[grendel]

Here's the stuff I found yesterday

Vintage HF cream shawl collar evening jacket, made for Walter BD Hickey, Jr. who was the President of HF in '64 according to this







MOP buttons



hand stitching under the collar, hand stitched button hole on the lapel


a hole I missed under the left arm. Only damage I could find. It's worth getting this rewoven, I think




Very nice spalla camicia



Helmut Lang gray blazer. May have been an orphan, but I couldn't find the pants










Marked a 48 Italian, but fits more like a 40-41 US

Jeez. I bring in a piece of sartorial history, made for one of the Hickey's of Hickey Freeman who was the PRESIDENT OF THE COMPANY at the time with ridiculous hand-work AND a Helmut Lang blazer and NOTHING. It's like I don't even know you people anymore.