The official thrift/discount store bragging thread

[SimonC]

Only two things this morning - plain grey v-neck John Smedley merino sweater, and a Mark Cross breast wallet that'll work well for travel (lots of compartments):

Oh, plus a Peppa Pig book and a furry snake toy to keep my daughter occupied, and a pair of pink Start Rite t-bar shoes

 

[EBTX66]

Originally Posted by Nataku

This. I cannot understand why some people try to sell their thrifted Canali/BB/HF for $200-$300. Honestly, why not pass on the good deal? I sell a lot of stuff on B/S dirt cheap because 1) I got it cheap and 2) I want to pass the good deal onto someone I know who will enjoy it. I've sold a lot of $40 Zegna suits, $25 recent Canali sportcoats, etc. I also have two Brooks Bros. (one recent, another Golden Fleece) up for $30 shipped each right now.

I need to check this thread more often over the weekend! I was eyeballing that RLPL since you first posted it. I would also have killed for those noise-cancelling headphones because my office is right to our Traffic department and Bon Qui Qui and Shanaynay in there are driving me insane.

Well, if I didn't get them then I hope you made a killing off of them!

Originally Posted by k4lnamja

Wow TX!

You're the navy blue blazer king! Do all have vents? I'm thinking I should go back and get that nice Corneleani ventless one I returned yesterday. Only problem is it would take a long time bc the place is a mess.

Cheers

The summer and winter ones are double-vented, but the year-round (Belvest) and DB (Barbera) are both unvented. If I find better ones that are vented then I will replace them but otherwise I don't worry about it.

I probably could have already replaced them but I usually don't even bother going through the blazer rack anymore. I wonder if the ratio is as high elsewhere? I can go into a Goodwill that has 3 racks of coats and one entire rack will be navy blazers. I know that for many people a navy blazer is their one sportcoat but the mix still seems particularly high around here.

 

[Xenos]

Weekend of safari wear. BB Shirt from GW and old-school BR jacket from another thrift.

Also, three navy blazers. Two pictured here are old-school Brioni and an Aquascutum made in Canada.

A couple of ties - Status and Rene Chagall; quality seems decent enough, but don't know anything about either brand.

And, a pair of PRL captoes made in England. Assuming, by Crockett & Jones? Water damage on the left cap but for $10, I figured I could live with it.

 

[tonylumpkin]

Usually I accept disappointment rather well, but today I'm upset. I found a very nice Oxxford charcoal pinstripe that looked great on the rack, only to pick it up and find the lining TOTALLY shredded. The man must have carried wolverines around under his jacket. Next, three gorgeous, and recent, Brioni shirts. I had them at the checkout when I discovered they all had monograms on the french cuffs. Back they went.

 

[frenchy]

Originally Posted by tonylumpkin

Usually I accept disappointment rather well, but today I'm upset. I found a very nice Oxxford charcoal pinstripe that looked great on the rack, only to pick it up and find the lining TOTALLY shredded. The man must have carried wolverines around under his jacket. Next, three gorgeous, and recent, Brioni shirts. I had them at the checkout when I discovered they all had monograms on the french cuffs. Back they went.

i cannot resist buying safari shirts,they go with anything nice score

 

[Nataku]

Originally Posted by tonylumpkin

Usually I accept disappointment rather well, but today I'm upset. I found a very nice Oxxford charcoal pinstripe that looked great on the rack, only to pick it up and find the lining TOTALLY shredded. The man must have carried wolverines around under his jacket. Next, three gorgeous, and recent, Brioni shirts. I had them at the checkout when I discovered they all had monograms on the french cuffs. Back they went.

What size were they? I don't really mind monograms.

 

[jeronimo]

Hello thrifters im sharing what i have picked up from my cousin who works at a thrift store and gets everything half off.
supposed to be a Dolce and Gabbana leather bomber jacket with a detachable hood. i wanted to get your guys opinion on this.

does anyone know if they ever made this model, and if it looks authentic?
this is all i can post at the moment, and if u guys need more pics i will take more and post later.
if it's not authentic i can always return it.

please let me know your thoughts, thanks.

[i read the rules, and said nothing about authentic checks in this thread. if there is another place for me to post just let me know.]

 

[Nataku]

That label screams fake. Fashion labels (Versace, Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci....) are heavily counterfeited. That is also quite possibly the ugliest leather jacket I've ever seen. Please return it.....or burn it.

 

[jeronimo]

^^lol thanks very much. just making sure. u saved me from going to a vintage boutique to try and sell it and look stupid.

 

[meister]

Originally Posted by tonylumpkin

I had them at the checkout when I discovered they all had monograms on the french cuffs. Back they went.

Why not have the cuffs reversed?

 

[EBTX66]

Originally Posted by Xenos

...Also, three navy blazers. Two pictured here are old-school Brioni and an Aquascutum made in Canada...And, a pair of PRL captoes made in England. Assuming, by Crockett & Jones? Water damage on the left cap but for $10, I figured I could live with it.

As we have just learned, I have a soft spot for navy blazers. That Brioni is sweet! The one thing I do not find much of is nice shoes. Those PRL shoes would count as my most epic shoe find. Outstanding!

 

[TheWGP]

Never seen a pair of PRL shoes that wasn't 100% trash, never even a destroyed pair that was once nice.

One store this morning, and it ain't NWT Hermes but it must be the local (downmarket) version. Only other NWT item I've ever picked up were Bill's Khakis at a store opening so needless to say I was floored. Of course it was the only item I picked up in the store... other than a hanger to trade for a Samuelsohn hanger!

 

[Xenos]

Originally Posted by EBTX66

As we have just learned, I have a soft spot for navy blazers. That Brioni is sweet! The one thing I do not find much of is nice shoes. Those PRL shoes would count as my most epic shoe find. Outstanding!

Thank you.

I guess I have an abundance of navy blazers as well. Over the weekend, I bought the two pictured and a third by Corbin. It is a heavier-weight wool and had been sitting in the store for the longest. I consistently passed on it, but decided to try it on again, and I liked it. All three were $12.49 each.

On Friday night, I wore another navy blazer, Hong Kong-tailored, cashmere, double-vented. Purchased for $30 plus reweaving for $45 and tailoring for $90. It's a great jacket, but doubt I will ever sink that much into thrifted goods again.

Also have a few purchased new - two Barneys and one Hugo Boss. Wore the Boss a handful of times, decided I didn't like the fit and was prepared to sell. But, tried it on again last night and decided to keep it.

Ugh. Thanks for making me tally the embarrassing number of blue blazers I own.

 

[k4lnamja]

Alright gents,

Going to be MIA for awhile until my business school applications are in (march). Good luck at the thrift stores and please leave the Kiton's for me

Cheers

 

[antirabbit]

Sweater day, Scottish cashmere to be exact. 5 of them.
Also, some Zegna Shirts
North Face NWOT heavy winter boots, which I need as we are getting slammed hard with snow right now.