The official thrift/discount store bragging thread - Part II (May 2015 - Sept. 2018)

[Thrift Vader]

Huge shout out to @Thrift Vader for an unbelievable trade for the n2-b parka

Glad you like them, still plenty of breaking in to do. The apocalypse is a small Thriftmas gift. and hopefully a mascot for your thrifting in 2016.

 

[SpooPoker]

chet that is an enviable haul.

 

[Jompso]

(Recent finds, most from the past week. Lots of firsts for me. All true thrift, mostly from different stores and mostly my size.)

Corbusier repro, found next to a pair of chrome and glass tulip tables

Polo Country

1950s shooting jacket

Inverallan knit

Levi's Vintage Clothing, Gitman Bros Vintage, Levi's Made and Crafted

NWT RRL chinos

What am I looking at here?

d'Avenza suit

Oxxford jacket

Corneliani suit x 2

Black Label

Sid Mashburn

Zegna "size XXXL" (not really)

Kiton 7-fold

Versace grenadine, Purple Label, Jean Paul Gaultier

Alden

Crockett & Jones for Polo

vintage Paul Stuart

cool metal bowl with tripod legs

Fire King (love these)

teak tray

7" cylinder pot

This looks promising...

could it be?

Authentic "Les Cles" scarf, early issue. On its way to my mom

Epic stuff, well done....gotta say though, you are absolutely killing me with these price tag shots...What I would give...

 

[mrcmcklwht]

Last minute gift tip for your secret santa, if you haven't found anything thrifting

The gift
An Isaia wardrobe, including
two suits, a sport coat and
trousers, a formal ensemble, a
topcoat, shirts and neckties to
accompany each look, beach
attire, and shoes.

A private wardrobe consultation
and fitting with Isaia’s master
tailor in Naples, Italy.

Two nights’ accommodations in
a suite at the Eurostars Hotel
Excelsior for the gift recipient
and a guest, who will enjoy
private tours of historic Naples
and Isaia’s workshop.

A private boat ride to Capri and
two nights in a suite at Capri
Tiberio Palace on the island,
where Gianluca Isaia will serve
as host.

Starting at $40,000
edit; from Robb Report

 

[Jompso]

What exactly makes a good tie? I mean, i've bought dozens of nice ones, mostly from brands I know to be excellent, but it seems like I run across so many that would still be decent buys at 1 or 2 dollars. Material feels good, made in italy tags, design isn't too tacky, etc.

What makes good anything? Quality of materials and craftsmanship. Raw materials like silk sourced from Macclfield or England, Cashmere or Wool from Scotland, Grenadine woven in Como etc.. Then that hand crafting by a very skilled professional for the hand folding, internal construction, shaping, the lining, the body, taper, width etc... The ties you see aren't made in Italy, they may say they are, but they are not. They take advantages of loopholes in worldwide textiles regulation laws. Things like where the final piece of work is done is where the tag will say it was made. Thus cheap chinese silk, cheap chinese labor completing 99% of construction, and a small, low overhead workshop located in Italy to apply a keeper or a logo or something. You now have a tie that can legally state it was made in Italy. Charles Trywhitt engages greatly in said practices.

 

[Bahljs]

Sneaker-heads: are USA made vtg New Balance a thing? Guessing early 80s?

They are a absolutely a thing, and have niche market. What size are they? I may know a few people that would be interested.

Quote:

May just be a pair of dirty ol' NBs. Any info?

A thing, they look like the 620 model, but made in USA

@Bahljs

Honored

Shoe bros. Anything special here?

Where are they made? Not a huge Adidas guy myself, but I know they too have their own niche market, especially stuff made in Germany, France, Yugoslavia, etc.

 

[AlexJ1100]

Do you guys Instagram? Let's be friends?


(Recent finds, most from the past week. Lots of firsts for me. All true thrift, mostly from different stores and mostly my size.)

Corbusier repro, found next to a pair of chrome and glass tulip tables XXXL" (not really)

 

[Bahljs]

Do you guys Instagram? Let's be friends?


(Recent finds, most from the past week. Lots of firsts for me. All true thrift, mostly from different stores and mostly my size.)

Polo Country

1950s shooting jacket

Inverallan knit

Levi's Vintage Clothing, Gitman Bros Vintage, Levi's Made and Crafted

NWT RRL chinos

What am I looking at here?

d'Avenza suit

Oxxford jacket

Corneliani suit x 2

Black Label

Sid Mashburn

Zegna "size XXXL" (not really)

Kiton 7-fold

Versace grenadine, Purple Label, Jean Paul Gaultier

Alden

Crockett & Jones for Polo

vintage Paul Stuart

cool metal bowl with tripod legs

Fire King (love these)

teak tray

7" cylinder pot

This looks promising...

could it be?

Authentic "Les Cles" scarf, early issue. On its way to my mom

Your photos have a great light touch, I love them.

 

[ilikethelights]



Probably the wrong thread but, definitely unprepared for winter, any suggestion on gloves? I've never had to buy them before

I finally went ahead on last year's black Friday sales and ordered a pair of rabbit fur lined gloves from Dents. Took about a month to get here but totally worth it. Probably cost a little of $100 I think.

Do you guys Instagram? Let's be friends?

Yeah

 

[Woofa]

Question. I picked up these two pairs of LB pants yesterday. Attolini? Unsure if keeping so n/a for now.

 

[thefastlife]

Spoiler: Warning: ADVICE NEEDED - NOT THRIFT RELATED!

i keep coming back to you guys, even with questions outside of thrifting, and i hope that's ok (i trust your judgement)

i have a budget of ~$300-400 for a nice, versatile and warm coat. OTHER than a peacoat, what styles and, more specifically, brands can i look to?

the Sterlingwear and Schott peacoats were just way too boxy and i think i am sick of that aesthetic anyway.

my office isn't super dressy so really, even a parka could probably work.

thanks!

 

[rhz5001]

They are a absolutely a thing, and have niche market. What size are they? I may know a few people that would be interested.

Quote:
A thing, they look like the 620 model, but made in USA

Honored

Where are they made? Not a huge Adidas guy myself, but I know they too have their own niche market, especially stuff made in Germany, France, Yugoslavia, etc.

Vietnam. Seem like a cool older pair than most I have seen.

 

[JackFlash]

Quote:
https://www.chesterjefferies.co.uk/

These guys are also a great option. You can even send in tracings and get custom gloves.

 

[capnwes]

 

[JFST]

Followed, mine is @testfail. Don't u guys get swallow in by teenagers accounts? (Lots of following requests):/