The official thrift/discount store bragging thread

[ilikethelights]



Holy ****! Is that a Vicuna Flight Coat by chance?

It's an overcoat. What exactly qualifies a flight coat? This is pretty much it from tags besides the HF tag inside and the store in Iowa it's from.

Edit - here's what it looks like

 

[rayxlui]



It's an overcoat. What exactly qualifies a flight coat? This is pretty much it from tags besides the HF tag inside and the store in Iowa it's from.

Holy **** a HF Vicuna Flight coat.

 

[CesarC]

Hey guys, I've been quite swamped recently and haven't had time to thrift. Went out once and found a handful of small items, might post photos later. Trying to keep up with you all, but you make it difficult!

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Passed up: Polo camelhair sportcoat, cool but useless for me and doubt there's much interest

also saw a cool, white silk or something "Lanvin Paris" jacket, again useless for me

I like camelhair... and silk...

One of my nicest finds so far...



They were a little dry when I found them, but a couple applications of Renovateur followed by multiple coats of Saphir cream and wax polishes got them pretty nice.








Can any of you John Lobb or boot aficionados give me any info about these? The construction looks identical to some of Lobb's equestrian boots, except these aren't nearly as tall as those I've seen on ebay or with a google image search.

Those are

, verrry nice.

So as you all know, my duties as Cuff Link King include finding tons of cuff links. Today, I found a couple that are a bit different from the norm.
Gator/Croc with retractable chain. Never run across this style before.





Combo, Swiss "Colibri" Music Box and Pill Case Cuff links

Crazy! I wonder what went into the "pill" box...



Thrift fit:

Was attending an event I helped to organize at which many higher-ups would be present, so wore a tie even though it would normally be excessively dressy for my work environment. The weird pose makes the break look worse than it is, for some reason.


too matchy? colors are less similar in real life and in natural light




Windy day = dusty shell


Details
Blazer: Corneliani, from Brianpore
Belt: Allen Edmonds, from Westling
Shoes: Nettleton shell saddles, E-thrifted (no brand listed).
Tie: Charles Tyrwhitt, free with online deal
Shirt: Charles Tyrwhitt, introductory deal (less than clearance cost)
Pants: Dockers, thrifted NWT
PS: no-name handrolled, thrifted

 

[hucklecat]

Anyone named Steve here?

LOL, I love old uniform shirts, this is short sleeve, Union made likely 1980's sz xl

Available but likely headed to Ebay for someone named Steve.

 

[eazye]

Thrift fit,
Hackett SC from Holdfast
BB light blue shirt
Saddle Club navy wool tie
BB mid gray flannels from Tubs, part of a suit
Alden shortwings, thrifted

 

[eazye]



It's an overcoat. What exactly qualifies a flight coat? This is pretty much it from tags besides the HF tag inside and the store in Iowa it's from.

Edit - here's what it looks like

Not a flight coat but still really ******* awesome! Even though there are over 70,000 posts, there has only been a handful for Vicuna pieces in here, super rare and from what I hear, very, very expensive.
This is a flight coat:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-60s...39?pt=US_CSA_MC_Outerwear&hash=item2321d0643f

 

[ilikethelights]



Not a flight coat but still really ******* awesome! Even though there are over 70,000 posts, there has only been a handful for Vicuna pieces in here, super rare and from what I hear, very, very expensive.
This is a flight coat:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-60s...39?pt=US_CSA_MC_Outerwear&hash=item2321d0643f

Ah. I knew it was something rare and expensive from this thread but didn't really know how much until I got home here since internet was spotty where I was at. Today's story short, my friend and I decided to get up this morning and leave town for the annual 100 Mile Garage Sale through Minnesota and Wisconsin. Most of the garage sales ended up being a bust but this was found in Red Wing, MN in a thrift. It was also 25% for some reason.

 

[eazye]



Ah. I knew it was something rare and expensive from this thread but didn't really know how much until I got home here since internet was spotty where I was at. Today's story short, my friend and I decided to get up this morning and leave town for the annual 100 Mile Garage Sale through Minnesota and Wisconsin. Most of the garage sales ended up being a bust but this was found in Red Wing, MN in a thrift. It was also 25% for some reason.

Is it your size? If so, I would wear that until it was in tatters.

 

[ilikethelights]



Is it you size?

A little too big

 

[eazye]



A little too big

Damn. If it's around a 38, let me know when it goes to the bay.

 

[Shoeluv]

So day 2 of my thrifting career, a little gun shy after buying a lot of stuff I will probably have trouble flipping. I convinced my 12 year old son to come with me by bribing him with Indian food for dinner. We talked about what we were searching for beforehand, I gave him a few names to look for Hermes and Zenga to keep and Arrow, Tommy Hilfiger, Stratford to discard. He was more into it than my wife was yesterday. We searched the entire men's section, found some interesting stuff. Being trigger shy now, I settled for 3 items leaving some Florsheim zippered ankle boots (they were made in India) and 3 Zenga ties.

First Item was a pair of earrings for my sons teacher who is an Eagle's fan:



The other 2 items were a couple of ties, I grabbed them before I even knew who made them because I thought they were beautiful.







Anyone know anything about the Chanel, it is in perfect condition as far as I can see? I see a bunch of ugly Chanel's going for several hundred dollars on ebay. Is this real or just idiots overpricing them? I thought my son would choke on dinner when he looked these up on my phone. Should I send up the Spoo signal, would he deign to show up for a newbie? He did step all over my post 69999 with his super 50 suit/sc post...

 

[acosbysweater]

Trying to up my goth ninja/urban spaceman game. Don't hate.

If you ever want to get rid of this, lemme know.

 

[Orgetorix]

Derby day thrift fit. 2nd place horse ruined what would have been an epic windfall for me on the trifecta & superfecta, but Derby day is always fun regardless.

 

[elev8rz]

Derby day thrift fit. 2nd place horse ruined what would have been an epic windfall for me on the trifecta & superfecta, but Derby day is always fun regardless.

Dig it! Great fit.

 

[Brianpore]

Always amazes me with some of the crap Ralph Lauren sells, they also bust out some awesome non-black/purple label stuff. Coolest find of the day and NWOT (still had the tissue paper covering the zippers)

Still trying to figure out the correct description of what this is exactly....
Edit - As close as I can find - Retail was prob close to $500!

http://www.ralphlauren.com/product/...7536176&ab=viewall&view=all&parentPage=family