The official thrift/discount store bragging thread

[MattR]

Had what I consider a good day. Not Attolini good, but anyway. I can't do pics just yet, but I was excited to grab this stuff.

Things I'm not keeping:

- Zegna Taglia Esclusivo Brown and Navy houndstooth sport coat. Fits like a 40R or small 42R. Tag says it was made in switzerland, and it's all wool. Kind of heavy, too. The pocket stitches aren't even undone on this thing. If AlanC sees this, I read a few posts of his describing the quality of his Zegna TE a while back, so maybe he can reiterate for me.
- Luciano Barbera brown top coat. Made in Italy. It's tagged an EU 52, and I didn't notice any alterations. However, it has cuffed sleeve ends, but that seems done by design, since there is lining directly underneath it. It's also 90% wool and 10% cashmere, really soft stuff. I love that it has flapped patch pockets.

::EDIT:: I literally just noticed some of the stitching is undone near the vent. It's very minor, but I'll include a picture.

-PRL black knit tie with gold horizontal stripes. Made in Italy, according to the tag. I personally don't like square end knit ties, but I know lots of people on here do. The only issue is one stitch holding the PRL tag was no where to be found, so it's on there with one solid stitch.

Things I am keeping:
- First JPress shirt. Green/blue check button-down in my size. Added to the growing collection of trad pieces. It is really nice cotton, made in the US and all.
- Jcrew navy w/ gold geometrics silk tie. I was actually surprised by how nice the silk felt and how well-done the stitching seems to be. According to the tag, it was handmade in the US. It's not as wide as I usually like my ties, but I've got to say I'm a fan. I passed up a red one with blue geometrics that still had the tags on it. Also very nice, I just have too many red ties already.
-JPress suit hangar. Of the two ladies usually at the counter, one let's me take these and the other doesn't. I had to laugh a little, because the lady who doesn't let me take them was just pulling in as I was walking out with it (and she didn't let me grab an oxxford suit hangar the other day, even after I offered to pay for it. First world problems.). I did promise to bring them some hangars, because they said they are hard up for some.

I'll post some pics later.

 

[ShayaEXQT]

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- Luciano Barbera brown top coat. Made in Italy. It's tagged an EU 52, and I didn't notice any alterations. However, it has cuffed sleeve ends, but that seems done by design, since there is lining directly underneath it. It's also 90% wool and 10% cashmere, really soft stuff. I love that it has flapped patch pockets.

sounds good... i am interested

 

[antirabbit]

a week later, I find another pair of Bamford and Sons wool/cashmere flannel pants, this time in a rich heathered brown.
Same size and deets as the grey pair.
They are up for grabs, best for a 37-38 waist, has tons to let out in the inseam.
Both have side tabs to bring in another few inches, with belt loops!

 

[Klobber]

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[Klobber]

Thrift stores all dried up in San Diego when I was visiting over the holiday. Still picked up some cool stuff.

Dunhill London Made in Italy Tweed Sport Coat SZ approx 40R

Louis Vuitton Bag http://www.louisvuitton.com/front/#...roducts/Robusto-1-compartment-MONOGRAM-M53027

The bag was $20 after a price reduction, I have had it authenticated. Only problem is the lock part is bust, do I repair it or flip it as is? Should I even keep it, my wife loves the bag and is thinking of using it?

 

[MattR]



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sounds good... i am interested

I just had to edit the post. I didn't notice it before, but there is a minor amount of stitching undone at the vent. I'll absolutely include a picture of it.

 

[ArsenalDan]

Daffy's:

Tombolini unstructured jacket, fits perfectly, ("sample")
Luciano Barbera brushed cotton casual shirt
Corneliani purple-ish cutaway collar dress shirt

[also saw a bunch of Belvest jackets, Corneliani pants, Incotex in very small waists]

 

[Achilles_]



Nice - I haven't found one of these in a ****'s age! It is really ugly, but they're really cool ties regardless and these's tons of demand for them.

a week later, I find another pair of Bamford and Sons wool/cashmere flannel pants, this time in a rich heathered brown.
Same size and deets as the grey pair.
They are up for grabs, best for a 37-38 waist, has tons to let out in the inseam.
Both have side tabs to bring in another few inches, with belt loops!

Hmmmmmm seriously considering snagging these as well. I am loving the oxxford and the pal zileri pants. I expected a lot from the oxxford (and they delivered) but I was pleasantly surprised by how nice the PZs turned out to be!

 

[GHo]



Lol that's it, I'm driving to the twin cities after the new year to check it out. This sounds ridiculous and like a lot of fun

Pick me up in Des Moines on the way.

 

[antirabbit]

I left behind another pair of Oxxford, as they were 3 pleats....Zanella style. They were very recent too....sad.

 

[capnwes]

Nice - I haven't found one of these in a ****'s age! It is really ugly, but they're really cool ties regardless and these's tons of demand for them.

My wife is throwing an ugly Christmas sweater party this year. I opted to wear an ugly Christmas sweater vest instead, perhaps I should reserve this tie for that ensemble.

 

[codhead]



My wife is throwing an ugly Christmas sweater party this year. I opted to wear an ugly Christmas sweater vest instead, perhaps I should reserve this tie for that ensemble.

For a moment there I thought your wife was throwing an ugly Christmas sweaty party and I wondered why she'd do such a thing for facially-challenged Scotsmen. Over here, Scotsmen are often referred to as "sweaties" - it's the rhyiming slang thing - sweaty socks = jocks

 

[caseyfud]



Found my first seven fold tie this weekend. I am fairly excited about that, even though in my opinion its probably one of the ugliest ties I've bought.

I found one of those this summer for $2. Mine is probably even uglier, if you can believe that.

 

[noob in 89]



From Black Friday, all my size:
Etro navy linen Nehru jacket, Made in Italy:

I WAAAANT THIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIS!!!!!!!!!!!!111111one

 

[jkidd41011]

eBay *****....had two people use the "Buy it Now" option on two auctions.....and they have not paid. The one was understandable because they were in Canada and wanted to confirm shipping cost (although they are now 24 hours plus). The other one there is no excuse. Sorry but if you use the BIN you pay right away. You can select that as an option IIRC. If so I'm making that change.