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The official thrift/discount store bragging thread

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Swan Song

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Originally Posted by mystillwater
I didn't know Enro was anything special. i've come across them on multiple occasions and nver took a closer look. Just though, "Damn, i wish that said 'Etro' or "Eton"." I'll have to be on the lookout now.



Yes, I have never seen this label, nor the quality on an Enro shirt till this one.
 

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i stumbled upon a pretty neat Schott leather jacket for $25. it's a model 674 and it fits perfectly. the leather has aged nicely and seems to be in great shape. the only issue i've got with it is that the pockets are shredded. any thoughts on who could patch them up? would a normal tailor take that job? also, what should i use to maintain the leather? i hear Lexol mentioned. would Obenaufs LP work?

it's a pretty good find. i passed on a Schott down vest a few weeks back and kicked myself for it. i went back to find it and it obviously was gone. good thing i didn't waste my Schott luck on that vest!

here she is:

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i also found something of a tragedy...

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..a georgeos wool Langrock tie that had been thanksgiving dinner for some moths. sad. i still bought it (50 cents) for a proper burial.
 

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Originally Posted by AlanC
Should males wear silk scarves?

i'm gonna say probably not around the neck... but.... that scarf is particularly gorgeous. i've picked us a few as well with intentions to cut them up and use them as pocket squares. has anyone tries this? i'm sure i'd end up with one nasty edge but i figured it could be folded so it doesn't show.
 

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mystillwater;3011671 said:
what should i use to maintain the leather? i hear Lexol mentioned. would Obenaufs LP work?

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Leatherique one/twice a year and Lexol every month.
 

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Found a nice Hilditch & Key dress shirt in a bizzare color today (goldenrod). Still, couldn't pass it up for $4.99. No wear and really nice. Spread collar and single button cuffs. From the same thrift that I found the two T&A Sea Island Cotton shirts at last week. Also found a beautiful blue Brioni dress shirt with a white contrast collar and french cuffs, also $4.99.
 

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Yesterday something quite nice: found a Kiton sport coat (or, possibly, suit top) in 90% cashmere, 10% linen. Three button, double vented, working cuffs. Well-nigh perfect condition. It's labeled as a "54" but it fits and measures more like a 41 or 42 long. Fabric is sort of a bronze and grey mini-houndstooth.

Doesn't fit, alas. Any interest in pix?
 

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Originally Posted by onix
You got it at a thrift store
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Sorta. My parents were not of the best breeding stock. Got lucky.
 
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