Best item you've invested in

[spectre]

Following on from the 'biggest waste of money' thread, what is your best spent money?

For me it's a navy winter weight Corneliani cashmere blazer which I bought eight years ago and have worn a couple of times a week ever since.
It's in better condition than when I got it, lapels have rolled nicely to the third button etc. Never once been dry-cleaned and has such moderate features (medium width lapels, slightly but not too high notch etc) I think I'll be wearing it forever.
These are the sort of things I eternally search for and a number I have found. I've also got 15year old Scottish cashmere sweaters which are in great shape.

 

[Smahatma]

It's a toss up between my C&J Lowndes double monks and my grey herringbone thickasthieves one button sportcoat.

 

[Jacksdad]

Originally Posted by Smahatma

It's a toss up between my C&J Lowndes double monks and my grey herringbone thickasthieves one button sportcoat.

Definitely a Loro Piana Cashmere Martingala coat.

 

[Mr. Moo]

Probably my Cucinelli wool sport coat. It's most likely my most versatile jacket.

 

[mystillwater]

i'd have to say its an H&M Navy pinstripe suit i got (sadly) for my grandfathers funeral. It fits great and i've gotten dozens of wears out of it. really i think i learned how to wear a suit in it. i've still got it and i still wear it every now and then. i've got better suits but it still always looks nice.

runner-up: Danner Mountain Light II boots. a single slab of leather welted to a Vibram sole. these may out last me. i wear them everytime it rains or snows. i think they're a classic and i've got them broken in nicely. not an easy feat.. believe me.

 

[constant struggle]

a.p.c new cure jeans - been wearing them for almost everyday for almost 2 years now, still in great condition, still fit me perfect, love em, simply can't ask for better bang for the buck

 

[kernelgt]

Best purchase ever? Lagavulin 16 yr.

 

[pwy95a]

Navy blue Filson merino wool sweater. Easily the best cost per wear item in my closet.

 

[GucciKid]

My overcoat. Nicest overcoat I've seen for what I'm looking for (car coat, so a bit more of a casual look). It's navy, and I would compare it's effect very much to a navy blazer - I can throw it on over anything and still look very good.

 

[idfnl]

Originally Posted by kernelgt

Best purchase ever? Lagavulin 16 yr.

I've got a bottle of '63 Borges Port waiting for an occasion

 

[dragon8]

A nordstrom label storms ystem overcoat for $250

 

[contaygious]

Zegna Elements Jacket. Goes with everything and keeps me warm in the winter, but not too warm indoors.

 

[uhurit]

A navy Brioni suit purchased 16 years ago at SYMS for $ 200.00...served me until 2 years ago, and then sadly, I had to throw it out after wearing it on average twice a week. F--K!

 

[Philip1978]

Vass U-last Oxfords.

 

[sho'nuff]

Hasn't these topics come up already?

My marc jacobs navy peacoat and mainline tweed peacoat. Both really warm, very luxurious, and turns heads abounds.

My oni shoai and samurai S5000VX. Both killer. Samurai a little bit more so.

Now I look forward to my newly acquired suits to be future great investments as well.