The official thrift/discount store bragging thread

[SpooPoker]



I prefer DB as well, except when I'm sitting... What do you do about that? 

DBs remain closed, always. Never open when sitting.

Prolly 4 teh best. You'll have your hands full when you finally cop that prancing horse.

Two bills?! Okay. That's impressive. Big lapels AND side vents? The "waist suppression" discussion should prove interesting!
Way nice find but, yo...?
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Way to out bid everyone!

That was the car! Exactly!

And the trunk was a BIN, smart aleck!

 

[SpooPoker]



Do the super old pieces still have the LV monogram or is that more a recent fad?

I have some trunks from the late 1890's that are just painted canvas, and some from the turn of the century that have the hand painted monogram on canvas.

 

[tben]

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Had you in mind when I picked up. Will post pics tommorrow sometime. This piece is incredible. I had a mind to keep it for myself and then I realized I live in California where this kind of heavy duty sweater is waaay overkill for any cool weather we get here.
Cool on the antique collection there

. People like to trash Vuitton, but for sure they built stuff to last. Do the super old pieces still have the LV monogram or is that more a recent fad?
Keep the Kiton if you can. If you can fit it well, you would rock the crap out of it. At least wear it for half a season before flipping, it would not be proper to get something cool like that and not wear it for a bit. Not a problem, since it is not NWT.
I am the sort of fellow that always removes his jacket when sitting, whether a doubler or a single breasted.

With all of this talk of DB's, please help me out!!! http://www.styleforum.net/t/286428/fit-without-crucification#post_5176812

 

[tben]

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I have some trunks from the late 1890's that are just painted canvas, and some from the turn of the century that have the hand painted monogram on canvas.

I am a big fan of the turn of the century LV trunks with the hand painted monograms. I like when they still have the ocean liner labels so you can assume that the trunk is well traveled.

 

[SpooPoker]



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I am a big fan of the turn of the century LV trunks with the hand painted monograms. I like when they still have the ocean liner labels so you can assume that the trunk is well traveled.

Yeah, mine have those. I love them too. I keep waiting to find one with my initials on them.

Did I ever tell you the story of how I went to an estate sale and bought both a LV and Goyard 1920s leather suitcase(s) for $20?

 

[Kid Nickels]



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I am a big fan of the turn of the century LV trunks with the hand painted monograms. I like when they still have the ocean liner labels so you can assume that the trunk is well traveled.

I always think I'm gonna get lucky at one of these country-ass, middle-of-f'g-nowhere flea markets and come across one but it never happens.... too much internet even in the sticks!

 

[Digmenow]



...And the trunk was a BIN, smart aleck!

Don't mind me. I just got back from DT and I'm feeling a bit...sassy.

BTW...I'm seriously considering these for my dinner suit. I'd ask in the Black Tie thread but they went all serious with manton and vox poasting there and I have so little sf cred. The price seems right. Black and white yet whimsical. I could maybe pair them with a red P.S.?



Cufflinks
$15
Silver backing. 18mm domed glass.

 

[tben]

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Yeah, mine have those. I love them too. I keep waiting to find one with my initials on them.
Did I ever tell you the story of how I went to an estate sale and bought both a LV and Goyard 1920s leather suitcase(s) for $20?

I am always in the mood for a good story and would actually love to hear how you managed that. I have been interested in vintage luggage (trunks, briefcases, etc.) for a long time but I am usually outbid in the beginning.

 

[hmmurdock]

Couple finds to put out there...going to be thrown up on the bay if no interest here.

Canali Suits 42L's


EZ Su Misura Sportcoat 46R (2003)

 

[tben]

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I always think I'm gonna get lucky at one of these country-ass, middle-of-f'g-nowhere flea markets and come across one but it never happens.... too much internet even in the sticks!

There are a couple of smaller auction houses in the area and I am always hoping that one will pop up in their auction. But I just don't believe those types of items are in their cards.

 

[Achilles_]

I really like that mercedes

Edit: wish that zegna su misura was my size

 

[Klobber]

Canali suits look nice

 

[Klobber]



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With all of this talk of DB's, please help me out!!! http://www.styleforum.net/t/286428/fit-without-crucification#post_5176812

Advice given dude - fit is your bugbear with this double breasted jacket, particularly around shoulders. You need to size down and possibly look at more modern cuts.

 

[tben]

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Advice given dude - fit is your bugbear with this double breasted jacket, particularly around shoulders. You need to size down and possibly look at more modern cuts.

I knew going into it the shoulders were going to be questionable, but I dug the whole vintage type look of the jacket. What the hell right? I gave it the old college try. I may wear it out a few times just because...

 

[SpooPoker]



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I am always in the mood for a good story and would actually love to hear how you managed that. I have been interested in vintage luggage (trunks, briefcases, etc.) for a long time but I am usually outbid in the beginning.

Probably the wrong time to pitch that, Im exhausted. But, rich area, nothing to do, I see a sign for an estate sale. House is a disaster, musty, packrats, you know the story. I go up to the attic, find a trunk full of beanie babies. I shove them aside and find a LV label. I freak out. Tear up the rest of the attic and find a Goyard. Both whiskey leather, patina like you have never seen. Take em downstairs, pitch it all nonchalant like "yeah, hey buddy - you selling these for anything?" I leave with them for $20. They didn't even look at the labels. I sent them to a trunk repair shop to be conditioned and restored and sold em both for something like 2 grand.