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11/19/12 at 10:35pm

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Originally Posted by ChetBakerSings

Made a stop while running errands today. Five minutes before closing, found this:

"Where there's smoke there's fire" held true. Kept looking, found this:

Holy crap. Two minutes until closing and found these:

"Store is now closed" announcement. Had to check the end of the rack one more time on the way to the register, to make sure I didn't miss anything. Bam:

Best part: the Finamores, Oxxford, and Isaia are 16 35s and fit excellently. Not pictured is a nice Zegna button down, also my size. bigstar[1].gif

BTW that Oxxford is made by Kiton.

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post #54602 of 70919

11/19/12 at 10:38pm

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Originally Posted by Ken P

Holy big E's. If those are actual vintage and not LVC, you should probably considering selling them...

+1. Deets on if they are LVC or the real deal? If they are actual vintage, that is truly a rare find.

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Originally Posted by ChetBakerSings

Made a stop while running errands today. Five minutes before closing, found this: Warning: Spoiler! (Click to show)

"Where there's smoke there's fire" held true. Kept looking, found this:

Holy crap. Two minutes until closing and found these:

"Store is now closed" announcement. Had to check the end of the rack one more time on the way to the register, to make sure I didn't miss anything. Bam:

Best part: the Finamores, Oxxford, and Isaia are 16 35s and fit excellently. Not pictured is a nice Zegna button down, also my size. bigstar[1].gif

Dang! What a haul! I'd go back when you have more time and turn the place upside-down. icon_gu_b_slayer[1].gif

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Originally Posted by pnutpug

Amen. The GW boutique shop here that opened a month or so ago hasn't made a dent. The boutique is filled with straight-up crap, the main stores keep churning stuff both flippable and wearable. No difference whatsoever.

Pfffffff......lucky! Ours knows their stuff too well. Takes the thrill of the hunt. They even know what Thom Browne and band of Outsiders are. WTF...

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post #54603 of 70919

11/19/12 at 10:38pm

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Originally Posted by antirabbit

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Originally Posted by ChetBakerSings

BTW that Oxxford is made by Kiton.

Wow, thanks for the info! What's the tell? Are all Oxxford shirts Kiton-made? It's definitely my favorite shirt of the lot. The button down collar has a perfect roll.

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11/19/12 at 10:42pm

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Originally Posted by ChetBakerSings

Wow, thanks for the info! What's the tell? Are all Oxxford shirts Kiton-made? It's definitely my favorite shirt of the lot. The button down collar has a perfect roll.

The label, and if you look at the buttons they are the tan shell, also, it was made in Italy. It should have hand felled seams all over it too!!!
Only the made in Italy Oxxford shirts are Kiton. Most of the rest are US made.

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11/19/12 at 10:42pm

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Originally Posted by horse's_ass

Anyone know anything about these labels?
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Yes, those labels denote garments not worth your while nor anyone else's, but it being the spirit of taking, I mean giving, I will happily lighten the load on your closet and take whatever it is that label is attached to and even pay all shipping costs involved. I can only imagine...

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11/19/12 at 10:47pm

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Originally Posted by Ken P

Holy big E's. If those are actual vintage and not LVC, you should probably considering selling them...

100% real, vintage 60's maybe washed once!

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11/19/12 at 10:51pm

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Originally Posted by antirabbit

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Originally Posted by ChetBakerSings

Wow, thanks for the info! What's the tell? Are all Oxxford shirts Kiton-made? It's definitely my favorite shirt of the lot. The button down collar has a perfect roll.

The label, and if you look at the buttons they are the tan shell, also, it was made in Italy. It should have hand felled seams all over it too!!!
Only the made in Italy Oxxford shirts are Kiton. Most of the rest are US made.

Yep, it appears to have all those things. Thanks! I had never seen hand felled seams before. They look awesome. I was thinking of having this shirt taken in slightly, but I'd hate to touch those seams.

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11/19/12 at 10:52pm

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Originally Posted by pnutpug

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Originally Posted by caseyfud

I went into the "Boutique" section of the Goodwill today, and of course it was full of Nautica etc., but then I realized that to a lot of the people working/pricing the stuff at the GW, Nautica really is out of reach for them.

Amen. The GW boutique shop here that opened a month or so ago hasn't made a dent. The boutique is filled with straight-up crap, the main stores keep churning stuff both flippable and wearable. No difference whatsoever.

The GW boutique shops around here are filled with all the good brands, but you have to pay too much (for thrift shops) to get them. I'd rather hunt through the other shops to find the same things for 1/10th of the price...

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post #54609 of 70919

11/19/12 at 11:03pm

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Put darts in the back, dont take them in on the seams. I have one that I had that done to, it worked like a charm!

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11/19/12 at 11:05pm

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Originally Posted by 330CK

I don't think Gibson & Barnes made naval issue G1s. I believe it's a replica made for civilians, which would explain female sizing. Still not bad -- they retail for $3-400.

Agreed that it is a replica. The label doesn't look at all like my 1983 issue G-1, or any other US military label I have seen. Think black on white. So this may be made to USN specifications but it does not appear to be USN/USMC issue.

Issued G-1 jackets are even-number sized and are meant to be form fitting. Female naval aviators are probably issued jackets cut especially for women. A busty woman in a man's jacket would look ridiculous because the rather high waist of the jacket would be much too wide in fit. G&B definitely makes the G-1 in women's sizes, as evidenced by your jacket and the G&B website.

IMO you have a women's jacket which is cut as a women's jacket and would not be a proper fit for a man. I wouldn't cut the label off and sell it as a man's jacket.

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11/19/12 at 11:06pm

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Originally Posted by antirabbit

Put darts in the back, dont take them in on the seams. I have one that I had that done to, it worked like a charm!

Good call. I'm not usually a fan of darts, especially on a shirt with a box pleat, but I think that's the route to go with this one.

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11/19/12 at 11:09pm

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went to the outlets today the only worthwhile thing I found was a purple label in size L with a cutaway collar for 75 with 30% off but I passed

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11/19/12 at 11:20pm

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Originally Posted by Stewie

It's always interesting how one store can sell items priced high weeks earlier then they bring out something that is way cheaper but better condition.
Still in their "boutique section" but less than a couple jacksons...this one makes me happy...though torn between keeping and selling: Warning: Spoiler! (Click to show)

Nice quick flip on this jacket. Woolrich 60/40.

So...to keep or to flip...talk me into selling these! Never been worn.

And a xmas present for my son, the tax attorney!

Almost forgot this...nice Donegal Tweed!

sorry for the sideways pic..too tired to fix.

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11/19/12 at 11:27pm

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Originally Posted by Jpmorris

-Ian that was your best fit yet by far! Some things till a tad short as mentioned, but this time you don’t look like you grew 3inches after putting your clothes on haha. Also, props on sticking around. I remember that first post, I was thinking “this dude is a fucking douche” however, you persisted, learned and are a good contributor. Aww I love watching thrifers grow up in thread!

I just wish I was a normal size!! and thanks fing02[1].gif

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11/20/12 at 12:07am

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Originally Posted by Jpmorris

-Ian that was your best fit yet by far! Some things till a tad short as mentioned, but this time you don’t look like you grew 3inches after putting your clothes on haha. Also, props on sticking around. I remember that first post, I was thinking “this dude is a fucking douche” however, you persisted, learned and are a good contributor. Aww I love watching thrifers grow up in thread!

Ouch!

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