The official thrift/discount store bragging thread - Page 3964

 

 

I've found a non-licensed Lanvin suit in the wild. Honestly, it was just a nice suit with a slim cut. Lanvin tailored clothes used to be made by Canali and are now made by Caruso, so look for the same things you would in any suit: soft fabric, canvassing, pick stitching, etc. If it's stiff as a board and with lapels at your nipples, it doesn't matter where it was made.

 

Or if you really don't trust your hand on suits, open the jacket up and look to see if the content tag is from Canali or Caruso.

Any of those Alden's in the 9.5 range?????

Also, that is an epic tie to pair with that shirt. Nicely done sir.

 

DM7 = My hero, because I know those Aldens just haaaave to be in my size...

I have a small one in my sig that isn't nearly complete because I only put people on the list who ask to be (i.e. if you want to work in stealth, that's your prerogative)

BTW we all pretty much agree Polo University club = dated, sustandard diffusion, it was the 1980s version of today's "Ralph" or "Lauren," ugh. The Rivetz, though, was a Boston company that made ties and obviously pocket squares...until Mr. Rivetz joined Mr. Lauren to launch the Polo line (Rivetz was in charge of ties). No one brags about picking up Rivetz stuff except me hahahahahah (PM me if you want to sell/swap those PSs)

 

Absolutely agree!

As usual, this thread has been rocking the last few days....Been a little slow/dry for me over the weekend, but here are a few of my pickups

 

RLPL tan cords, sz 34

 

 

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Anyone heard of UK maker Christopher Dawes? They appear to be a maker of country/hunting apparel, not much info on web though...Found this wool/cotton blend shirt,

pretty nice and fits well so probably keeping...

 

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Blackwatch tie

 

 

3 ties I'm keeping.....Unlabeled glencheck wool (possibly even some cashmere in there, its supersoft), Blade by Michael Drake

with awesome skull/crossbones pattern, staple BB burgundy pindot....

 

 

 

1st Brioni tie, pink, unfortunately has a rubbed in smudge on front, will likely send to cleaners

 

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2 x RG

 

 

 

Typical BB shirt, but made in england...dont think I've seen this label before, anyone have any info? 15-32,

grabbed it in case any BB fans want it

 

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This was kind of surprising, HSM Gold trumpeter, recent with super soft Loro Piana 100% cashmere...color has more blue to it to me than shows in photos...

think this was a nwot tag store donation, pockets sewn shut, buttons in inside pocket, only problem is it has a small

separation along the seam on back.....should be an easy fix, tagged 40R, but prob. more like 42---has 19" shoulders, 22.5 pit to pit....

would keep if it fit smaller

 

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Edit- almost forgot- picked up my 1st brand- labeled pocket square, unfortunately a Vineyard vines and not RLPL or Brioni....keeping though...

 

Hey guys, sorry to bring this up again but still after an answer if anyone has any idea who made Holt Renfrew Made In England Overcoats, as I have a Wool/Cashmere 50/50 blend one in amazing condition that no one here showed interest in, so I am hoping to get some more info before going to the 'Bay with it.

 

Of course it is still available as well...

 

Pics again:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks so much for any help! 

 

Hello Friend!

Well, I went back on Friday and asked what they were willing to do on the Ferragamo since it hadn't sold the previous day when it was 50% off. I got it for $34, which I thought was fair. I hadn't looked at size or anything the day before since I thought it was more than I'd be willing to pay. Turns out its my size and fits like a glove. 100% cashmere and lots of hand work. No one has offered any guesses as to the maker over in the tagsand labels thread. I'm thinking old Zegna, but I can't find anything to verify that. Any guesses here?


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Also picked up 4 Ascot Chang shirts. Two are custom made and two are tagged 16/34, but they all measure more like 15.5/34. Two are Thomas Mason shirtings, one Alumo and one untagged. There is some yellowing at the collars and some of the armpits, but nothing that the Oxyclean method wouldn't take care of. Available.


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Edited by tonylumpkin - 1/6/13 at 11:43am

GOT ME A TUXEDO - Kinda, sorta, not really a discount

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ISAIA-Napoli-Beautiful-One-Button-Tuxedo-Wool-Mohair-Suit-Black-46-EU-R-Drop8 - Really hope this thing fits!!!!

Sweet pickup man!

I just stare at the same spot on the Christmas tree.




I love the old Gant shirts, I've got quite a few in the rotation.



Thanks!

Thanks man, it's one of my favorites!


That is awesome!!!!! Nicely done.

Well if there was ever a tux to splurge on, it's that one. Holy shit that's rad.

Sick, dude. I picked this up a few hours ago. Online, not at a thrift store. $1,000 off retail and been on my need/want list for over a year? Done and DONE.

http://www.ralphlauren.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3002705

 

The link that evil abed put up a while ago to a JefferyD post about collar construction has been very helpful for me in quickly identifying good construction in jackets. It's literally a 3 second test that tells you if you need to look at any of the rest of it.