The official thrift/discount store bragging thread

[AndroFan]

I had one quite similar awhile back that also didn't have the signature strip and I asked for verification and several posters said they had similar ones without signature strips. Apparently it was common on the older Ferragamo ties, and it looks pretty much like mine did, so it looks legit to me. I'm admittedly no expert though, so take it with a grain of salt. Here's mine...mine had the content tag on the small end with the content info that yours has on the name strip.

Can anyone tell me if this is a fake or not? It doesnt have the signature strip on the small end.

 

[PhiloVance]

Just to follow up with some pics from my previous post last week:

Quite a haul on Friday here in NYC - met up with my mom, who let me tag along on her normal thrifting circuit. she streamlined the route in order to hit up the shops that feature more mens clothing for my benefit. Because I needed to be home by early afternoon, we got down and dirty: in and out, hit 'em hard and go home all in all, hit up 9 shops from 23rd street to 93rd street in about 4 hours.
The takeaway:
Arnys of Paris green/brown tweed 42R 3B jacket

Turnbull & Asser Navy Blue Nailhead 41L 3B, doublevented, working buttonholes (I think it was part of a suit, but definitely works as a sportsjacket)

Turnbull & Asser blue/brown prince of wales check DB 41L, working buttonholes (again, I think part of a suit, but this would probably look awesome with tan slacks)

Harvie & Hudson light blue longsleeve barrel cuff shirt, 16/41

Borrelli blue gingham long sleeve shirt, FC, 16.5

Borrelli red/blue/white check pattern, button cuff, 16/41

Hilditch & Key blue and white gingham pattern, FC, 15/38

Also found two of these MTO Oxxford shorts in a nice lavender twill:

The Borrellis both fit well - I am normally a 16, so I was surprised that the 16.5 fit, but it has a great pattern and is in great condition - as does the H&H shirt. I'm going to give the Hilditch shirt to a friend. The T&A jackets would cost too much to fit me properly, so I'll probably put those on eBay in the next week or two. Still debating what to do with the Arnys jacket - its a really nice pattern and color and would really only need the sleeves to be taken in. I'm not sure, but I think the tag looks like St. Andrews.

 

[grendel]

Just to follow up with some pics from my previous post last week:

Still keeping the red & blue Borelli? What size are the Oxxfords?

 

[capnwes]

I had one quite similar awhile back that also didn't have the signature strip and I asked for verification and several posters said they had similar ones without signature strips. Apparently it was common on the older Ferragamo ties, and it looks pretty much like mine did, so it looks legit to me. I'm admittedly no expert though, so take it with a grain of salt. Here's mine...mine had the content tag on the small end with the content info that yours has on the name strip.

This one is fake though, right? The signature doesn't look correct on the small end.

 

[Nell]



Agreed. And my size too. Up for grabs?

Despite being a 38, I'm intent on making this work. Sorry.

 

[Klobber]

Some nice finds coming in.

I wont be thrifting for about a month until I clear out the reckless abundance that exists in boxes and my wardrobe.

As much as I hate eBay, looks like I will be making some $$$ here.

BTW - anyone with a want of 16-16.5 / L shirts, I have 8 really great ones. On eBay I figure all 8 would score $150, but for any member here, your $90 will score the lot. 4 recent NWOT Zegna's, 1 Ralph Lauren Black Label, 1 Etro in NWOT, 1 Armani, 1 Thomas Pink in NWOT. This will help me as well in reducing my listing numbers on eBay.

BTW 2 - Also if anyone wants a Gucci BNWT Black suit in size 48L, let me know. I would normally want min $600 for this, but to a member here, it is yours for $400 or nearest offer. I bought it at Barneys last year, but it is too big and not worth tailoring costs.

 

[PhiloVance]

Sorry, the shirts all fit so I'm keeping them (except for the H&K and its already spoken for) - because I was pressed for time, I really only looked for stuff that fit me.

The T&A jackets are too long in the body and sleeve but alterations would cost a bit because the sleeves have working buttonholes, so I'm probably putting those up on eBay - they are 41Ls.

 

[noob in 89]

Dropped in today after yesterday's mega-sale, which has proven to be my best strategy so far. All the old stuff cleared away, I found two pair of Brooks Brothers 'Made in Great Britain' monks, one black, one brown. I know this gets asked a lot, but can someone tell me who makes them?

Pics after the polish dries.




P.S. Dat Brioni!

 

[Achilles_]



Dropped in today after yesterday's mega-sale, which has proven to be my best strategy so far. All the old stuff cleared away, I found two pair of Brooks Brothers 'Made in Great Britain' monks, one black, one brown. I know this gets asked a lot, but can someone tell me who makes them?
Pics after the polish dries.
P.S. Dat Brioni!

What size are they?

 

[noob in 89]

They're marked size 42; both fit me perfectly. I have some black double monks already, so I might sell the black ones, though they're the most shiny.

 

[Brianpore]

Some nice finds coming in.

I wont be thrifting for about a month until I clear out the reckless abundance that exists in boxes and my wardrobe.

As much as I hate eBay, looks like I will be making some $$$ here.

BTW - anyone with a want of 16-16.5 / L shirts, I have 8 really great ones. On eBay I figure all 8 would score $150, but for any member here, your $90 will score the lot. 4 recent NWOT Zegna's, 1 Ralph Lauren Black Label, 1 Etro in NWOT, 1 Armani, 1 Thomas Pink in NWOT. This will help me as well in reducing my listing numbers on eBay.

BTW 2 - Also if anyone wants a Gucci BNWT Black suit in size 48L, let me know. I would normally want min $600 for this, but to a member here, it is yours for $400 or nearest offer. I bought it at Barneys last year, but it is too big and not worth tailoring costs.

Really nice deal for someone in that size, would be gone if it was my size, and imo you should get $200 easy on ebay prob closer to $250 if you are not in a rush and use BIN OBO.

 

[Achilles_]



They're marked size 42; both fit me perfectly. I have some black double monks already, so I might sell the black ones, though they're the most shiny.

Dang. I'm curious to see them though. Single monk?

 

[grendel]

Dropped in today after yesterday's mega-sale, which has proven to be my best strategy so far. All the old stuff cleared away, I found two pair of Brooks Brothers 'Made in Great Britain' monks, one black, one brown. I know this gets asked a lot, but can someone tell me who makes them?
Pics after the polish dries.

P.S. Dat Brioni!

How many rows of nails in the heels?

 

[Achilles_]



Some nice finds coming in.
I wont be thrifting for about a month until I clear out the reckless abundance that exists in boxes and my wardrobe.
As much as I hate eBay, looks like I will be making some $$$ here.
BTW - anyone with a want of 16-16.5 / L shirts, I have 8 really great ones. On eBay I figure all 8 would score $150, but for any member here, your $90 will score the lot. 4 recent NWOT Zegna's, 1 Ralph Lauren Black Label, 1 Etro in NWOT, 1 Armani, 1 Thomas Pink in NWOT. This will help me as well in reducing my listing numbers on eBay.
BTW 2 - Also if anyone wants a Gucci BNWT Black suit in size 48L, let me know. I would normally want min $600 for this, but to a member here, it is yours for $400 or nearest offer. I bought it at Barneys last year, but it is too big and not worth tailoring costs.

Pictures of the shirts?

 

[noob in 89]



How many rows of nails in the heels?

Hey, thanks for your help...here they are pre-polish. I've spoiler tagged all the markings. Both appear to be the same shoe, though the heels look different, due to some futzing around, I guess.

Hmm....

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