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1/21/13 at 8:56pm

yossi

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Originally Posted by bytor13

Madras! Goes to figure on one of the bone-chillingest days so far! Not Available.

I thrifted that precise Gant for Barneys Coop madras and wear it weekly in the summertime (and occasionally in what passes for winter in LA). One of my favorite shirts. Amazing haul overall!

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1/21/13 at 9:00pm

yossi

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Originally Posted by 46n2

Anybody know of Seize Sur Vingt ? Got this sweet made in Italy, MOP, soft shirt today. Just a tad short in the sleeves for me (16.5X35) available.

Seize sur vVingt are an NYC store and brand doing mostly MTM and a few off-the-rack shirts. Really nice stuff, though probably not the absolute finest money can buy. No idea how it does on eBay, but that's my size ... PM incoming!

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1/21/13 at 9:07pm

yossi

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Originally Posted by ATLjon

I'd like to initiate a round of applause for Yossi, who successfully organized a cross-country, three-way trade. I am now in possession of a sweet new dinner jacket.

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Originally Posted by cpmac7

I didnt realize this was an option

Pleasure is all mine, and please post a fit pic of that dinner jacket! And I doubt I'll pull that off again; it was pure synchronicity.

I in turn picked up a sweet Corneliani wool/cashmere jacket from JL3212, who was a great guy to trade with and packed the jacket (and some shoes I bought from him also) like a pro. Fit pics once back from tailor.

5/5 WOULD 3-WAY AGAIN.

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Originally Posted by csoukoulis

http://youtu.be/rZMXRXpTmsc?t=1m30s

Ha!

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1/21/13 at 9:27pm

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Originally Posted by los_face

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Originally Posted by DeadBoy

Yeah, he is in Toronto/GTA. Consider yourself as thrifting with a handicap every time you go out.

Noted. I'm glad I'm not looking for mid century furniture at the moment because he is dominating those pieces. That being said pulled a few pairs of shoes the other day and popped 3 cherries...

LOL: Our favorite cart-kicker responds: http://frenchyfoundit.tumblr.com/post/41174675425/shout-out-los-face-and-deadboy-please-note-that

tl;dr: "I've got this place locked down."

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1/21/13 at 9:53pm

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Some recent finds.

Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana

Cucinelli, 2 x Jil Sander, Hussien

RLPL, 2 x Brioni

PRL Corneliani seersucker.

Neil Barrett

Red Velvet Zegna

Battistoni

Brioni

Brioni

Brioni

Brioni

Brioni

Pure cashmere Brioni

Brioni Pure Escorial

Gerry

Bally

Some pocket squares that came with the Brioni's

Salvatore Ferragomo

PRL

T & A

My favorite. Alexander Olch bow tie.

Top it off. Raleigh bike with Brooks saddle. I needed a new bike too.

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1/21/13 at 9:58pm

Randomore

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Holy.... Shait

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1/21/13 at 9:59pm

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ChetBakerSings

LOL: Our favorite cart-kicker responds: http://frenchyfoundit.tumblr.com/post/41174675425/shout-out-los-face-and-deadboy-please-note-that

tl;dr: "I've got this place locked down."

comes across like a real cocksucker in that post.

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1/21/13 at 11:21pm

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Recent finds.

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Size 36.

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Edited by dexconstruct - 1/21/13 at 11:46pm

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1/21/13 at 11:30pm

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Quote:

Originally Posted by rayxlui

Some recent finds.

Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana
Warning: Spoiler! (Click to show)

Cucinelli, 2 x Jil Sander, Hussien

RLPL, 2 x Brioni

PRL Corneliani seersucker.

Neil Barrett

Red Velvet Zegna

Battistoni

Brioni

Brioni

Brioni

Brioni

Brioni

Pure cashmere Brioni

Brioni Pure Escorial

Gerry

Bally

Some pocket squares that came with the Brioni's

Salvatore Ferragomo

PRL

T & A

My favorite. Alexander Olch bow tie.

Top it off. Raleigh bike with Brooks saddle. I needed a new bike too.

So, what else is new...

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1/22/13 at 2:32am

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Fueco

Can anyone educate me on this fab vintage hat I found today? It's from Dobbs 5th Avenue. Brim style is 212. Model name is Adair. Material is fur felt. Any interest?

Has anyone (Hans??) heard of Rover and Lakes? I found a nice leather jacket in my size...

I also picked up a pair of Ecco shoes and a Coach belt for myself.

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Originally Posted by CesarC

Dobbs is pretty solid, especially the older stuff. I am a 7 1/8, like hats, and though I do have 6 or so in rotation (three of which are due to DanM!), could always welcome new ones that aren't too similar from what I already have. That brand is also fairly well-known and seems to do fairly well on the 'bay.

+1...I don't own any Dobbs, but they are well regarded, especially as Cesar noted, the older stuff. I haven't really looked into dating them, but a wild guess would be a bit newer on yours. Again, I don't have the knowledge of those, but it's a guess.

As far as Rover and Lakes is concerned, I've never heard of them...possibly a German house label? They turn up on eBay, watches, shirts, jackets, but don't go for a lot. Sorry I can't help!

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1/22/13 at 4:59am

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Quote:

Originally Posted by capnwes

Got one of those Conair Stand-Up Motorized Shoe polishers this weekend. But my wife has informed me that I have reached my (her) in-house shoe polisher limit. Brand New in the Box..... Available

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Originally Posted by csoukoulis

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChetBakerSings

LOL: Our favorite cart-kicker responds: http://frenchyfoundit.tumblr.com/post/41174675425/shout-out-los-face-and-deadboy-please-note-that

tl;dr: "I've got this place locked down."

comes across like a real cocksucker in that post.

The link is dead for me..... but have you not seen any of his posts here on SF?

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1/22/13 at 5:04am

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Thrift gods cruel -- not only did they send Messrs. Fezza and Perry Ellis after me last night...but

ooh!

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slightly frayed -- but frayed nonetheless -- collars and cuffs

and then me first mabitex!

half effing polyester.

I did manage to find a j press tux shirt perfectly measured to my size.

Justifying, therefore, putting together a tux from thrift stores!

My tux shirt has no buttons. Need a recommendation: Who has the studs?
1) One of you? PM.
2) Do you ever see them at thrift stores (I never looked, although when I was accumulating cufflinks by the dozen pairs...never saw them)?
3) I see some on eBay and I bet if I hit the Rack they'd have some...

Another dumb question: Must the cufflinks match the studs or can you have generically black onyx or whatever studs and fancy cufflinks?

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post #60823 of 70982

1/22/13 at 5:10am

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Originally Posted by LooknGr8

Another dumb question: Must the cufflinks match the studs or can you have generically black onyx or whatever studs and fancy cufflinks?

You can match or not....it's up to you. At least try to match the metals, silver links/silver studs. I'd go for black onyx studs and some sort of low-key silver cufflinks. If it's your only pair or you don't wear black tie often, simpler is better.

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1/22/13 at 5:13am

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Is anyone here a fan of the truly loud animal print? The VV style where it's so fine that it's practically just a geometric I can get on board with, but the other... Passed yesterday on a BB Makers tie of monkeys/gorillas lifting weights, very strange.

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1/22/13 at 5:43am

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Clearing stuff out if anyone wants it before being re-donated

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Cost + Shipping.... $7 total

Nice Shirt but can't give it away. If anyone wants it before being redonated - Size 17-36 (Click to show)

Size: Tagged 17-43 (measures 17-36)
Chest (armpit to armpit on back): 24.75"
Shoulder (seam to seam on back): 20.5"
Arm (shoulder seam to end of arm): 26"
Lots of really cool details!
2 Button Neck
2 Button Cuff
45 Deg Cut Cuff
Split Back Yoke
2 Extra Buttons
Nice Buttons

$5 + Cost of shipping a Regional Rate Box A to you.

Alexander Julian Black 100% Cashmere Coat - 41R

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Size: 41 Regular
Chest (armpit to armpit on back): 22.5"
Shoulder (seam to seam on back): 19"
Arm (shoulder seam to end of arm): 25"
Overall Length (top of collar to bottom): 32"
Front Pockets stitched closed
No Vents

Hickey Freeman Blue Green Check 16-37 ($5+ship=$8 total)

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Size: Tagged 16-37
Chest (armpit to armpit on back): 24.75"
Shoulder (seam to seam on back): 19.5"
Arm (shoulder seam to end of arm): 26.25"
Nice Material & Buttons
Split Back Yoke
Spread Collar