The official thrift/discount store bragging thread

[Fueco]

Thrift thread synergy? Found an REI 60/40 parka. Medium. I think this the oldest REI piece I've found yet (guessing early to mid 80s). Lining is merino wool!

 

[Randomore]

In the hunt. Found a recent Zegna Trofeo suit. Jacket is pristine. Looked for pants and it looks like a pen burst in the guys pocket. Should I take a chance?

 

[eddievddr10]



I know everyone has fun with the LA comments, but the reason a couple of these LA guys are finding great stuff is that they're literally doing this full-time. I live in LA. The scene is pretty good, but not as good, in my experience, as SF or NY to name two. But it's a big region, and a couple of guys are spending eight hours a day a couple days a week driving from store to store.

never found much in thrift stores in NYC, if anything they are more expensive than consignment and discount stores, am i missing something?

 

[Brianpore]

Kinda sorta discount brag? NWT Recent Isaia for $600 count? This is really why I thrift and sell 10 suits / 25 shirts / 50 ties on ebay to pay for one suit my size that I'm happy with.

http://www.ebay.com/Isaia36HappyBrian

Can't wait to get it and post some thirft pics (in a few weeks). Watch out Spoo, coming to LI soon

 

[jkidd41011]



In the hunt. Found a recent Zegna Trofeo suit. Jacket is pristine. Looked for pants and it looks like a pen burst in the guys pocket. Should I take a chance?

I'd pass...looks from that picture like they tried to get the spot out.

 

[capnwes]

never found much in thrift stores in NYC, if anything they are more expensive than consignment and discount stores, am i missing something?

. Watch out Spoo, coming to LI soon

Hitting Manhattan this weekend.

 

[JackFlash]

Hitting Manhattan this weekend.

Quite a few stores there to cover! If you know your margins then you can make out well; things will be more expensive, but things will be much, much nicer. Spend money to make money.

 

[Orgetorix]



In the hunt. Found a recent Zegna Trofeo suit. Jacket is pristine. Looked for pants and it looks like a pen burst in the guys pocket. Should I take a chance?

If cheap, kop and give this a try:

Worst case, they get further ruined and you toss 'em.

 

[Cotton Dockers]

Hans - I think that jacket is awesome, who cares if it only gets one use a year. It's worth it.

Finds from this week:

Shoes:

Vintage Bostonian V-Cleat Longwings (10 C, I think)








Paraboot Split Toes (9)







Mezlan Genuine Crocodile Loafers (N/A)






Shirts/Sweater:

Borrelli x2 (16.6 or 17.5, can't remember), Anna Matuozzo (17.5), Barba (16.5)









FIlson Workshirt (L)



Forgot to post this and it's on Ebay now, but even though it is a diffusion line I thought it was interesting seeing as how new the line itself is:

Thom Grey by Thom Browne OCBD (L)




Pringle Cable-Knit Cardigan (N/A)



Jackets/Suits:

Brooks Brothers Made in Italy FU Tweed (42L)



Peacoat (N/A - from what I can tell online, this is a civilian issue, rather than military, can anyone confirm?)





Green Harris Tweed Overcoat from 1969.

This thing has a hidden placket and gives off an interesting DB effect when buttoned (no size, but about 26 p2p)







This beautiful, no name single-breated peak lapel jacket from the late 60's, early 70's.

Canvassed, beautiful handiwork, very cool piece - and it fits! (N/A)



Corneliani Windowpane Flannelish Suit (for Ebay unless anyone here wants it - 56EU)








And then this bad boy...

Chocolate Brown RLPL Suit - Hacking & Ticking Pockets, Throat Latch, Flat Front Pants w/ Side Adjusters)










It fits me at a size 40, so it is temporarily unavailable - but do I really need a brown suit? Do I really need any suits? Decisions, decisions...

 

[GMMcL]



And then this bad boy...

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

Chocolate Brown RLPL Suit - Hacking & Ticking Pockets, Throat Latch, Flat Front Pants w/ Side Adjusters)

Spoiler: RLPL Deets

It fits me at a size 40, so it is temporarily unavailable - but do I really need a brown suit? Do I really need any suits? Decisions, decisions...

That RLPL.... I can't even.... Plenty of other good stuff in there, don't get me wrong, but that thing is just....

 

[timmygoestothez]

Green Harris Tweed Overcoat from 1969.

This thing has a hidden placket and gives off an interesting DB effect when buttoned (no size, but about 26 p2p)

So, so cool.

 

[Cotton Dockers]

That RLPL.... I can't even.... Plenty of other good stuff in there, don't get me wrong, but that thing is just....

It is something special. An added bonus was watching the woman at the store price it. This is a place that marks up everything made in Italy or with a foreign sounding name you think you may have heard of. She opened up the jacket, studied the purple label, and gave it the standard suit price for the store.

 

[tben]

Thrift fit.

 

[katch]

That RLPL.... I can't even.... Plenty of other good stuff in there, don't get me wrong, but that thing is just....

That's a whole lotta sheckles.

 

[DanM]



Also, the tag has the www.whatever website address on it... So probably not terribly old.

DanM came down from the 'Nati and this morning we hit the best thrift/consignment store event in Louisville that happens twice a year.

I'm back at work now, so pictures later, but I had a pretty epic haul (for Louisville). In other words, an average Thursday morning in LA.

Oxxford suit
Attolini sportcoat (!)
Kiton trousers
Luciano Barbera trousers
Brioni shirt
Ties by Karl Lagerfeld, Luciano Barbera, and Emilio Pucci
Also, a couple nice madras jackets that should flip well.

Dan is still out in the field; I wish him luck and look forward to his recap later.

Still on the field, with two stops left.

And I gotta say, having met Org in person, he is one of the most well-dressed guys I've ever met. Impeccable attention to detail. Also ridiculously knowledgable - I've really got to up my familiarity with Italian brands/designers.