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

[My Main Man]

Yesterday's MN blizzard makes for a good excuse to get to work a little late. Quick stop on my way in this morning.

 

[Redsoxfan1104]

Any pics or details?

Ended up leaving It. It was a glen plaid but there were 4-5 yellowed stains on the lapels and the pants had seen better days

 

[Redsoxfan1104]

Here’s what I did however snag today. Luciano is cashmere, black jacket is Bijan. No Borrelli or Kiton clothing in sight though

 

[txwoodworker]

Love BRAX pants.

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Happy thrifting!

Brak/Brax same thing. Not going to see that name without hearing his voice.

Yesterday's MN blizzard makes for a good excuse to get to work a little late. Quick stop on my way in this morning.

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woah!

 

[ORLThrifter]

Ended up leaving It. It was a glen plaid but there were 4-5 yellowed stains on the lapels and the pants had seen better days

Sometimes ya just know when something's worth leaving. You didn't leave empty handed though, LB looks sweet.

 

[JohnAAG]

First one of 2018!

Needs a cleaning. Anyone have any tips?

 

[drlivingston]

Thrift funded for good times... I had an Elan 7 and loaned it to a friend. I haven’t heard from him for years, and wanted to shoot some film. I’ve got some black and white film coming from B&H, and will order some chemistry so I can process film again... Yeah, I’m turning into a retro grouch.

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Yesterday, I purchased six brand new (open box) Nikon D3400 bodies from a closing Sam's Club. After discounts, they were $75 each.
I had sold most of them before I even got back to the house.

 

[double00]

@HansderHund iirc has some pretty good tips. cold water in a bowl, a small amount of colorfast detergent like woolite dark or whatever, keep the scarf moving in the water so the colors don't run. rinse. roll in a towel. i gently press (take care to not iron the rolled hem) and i actually put the fold lines back (a matter of philosophy i guess) in then hang up until everything is completely dry.

i've done this with a couple but hermes uses a variety of types of dyes afaik so ymmv. good luck!

 

[JohnAAG]

@HansderHund iirc has some pretty good tips. cold water in a bowl, a small amount of colorfast detergent like woolite dark or whatever, keep the scarf moving in the water so the colors don't run. rinse. roll in a towel. i gently press (take care to not iron the rolled hem) and i actually put the fold lines back (a matter of philosophy i guess) in then hang up until everything is completely dry.

i've done this with a couple but hermes uses a variety of types of dyes afaik so ymmv. good luck!

Thanks!

 

[impuntura]

99% these are shell.i think
make out the script on the sole.
Any ideas on maker?
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even

 

[JohnAAG]

99% these are shell.i think View attachment 913488 View attachment 913490 View attachment 913493 View attachment 913495 even make out the script on the sole.
Any ideas on maker ?

Those are shell! Is there a code inside or is it worn off?

 

[HansderHund]

@HansderHund iirc has some pretty good tips. cold water in a bowl, a small amount of colorfast detergent like woolite dark or whatever, keep the scarf moving in the water so the colors don't run. rinse. roll in a towel. i gently press (take care to not iron the rolled hem) and i actually put the fold lines back (a matter of philosophy i guess) in then hang up until everything is completely dry.

i've done this with a couple but hermes uses a variety of types of dyes afaik so ymmv. good luck!

That sounds like great advice, but unfortunately, I can’t take credit! I’ll certainly take notes on it! I simply move them as-is. I assume the new owner will either A) not care, or B) take more care in cleaning it than I would.

 

[eazye]

Dope Zegna in a check houndstooth pattern that's hard to capture. 54L Available.

Above thrift prices, but still pretty good for another Prorsum piece. Wool/mohair cardigan. Available

Deadstock

N/A, my size. Tweed look, but very, very soft with a hard to capture blue and yellow check pattern. And they actually have a decent rise!

Deadstock

This piece is absolutely incredible. It somehow survived almost 100 years with not so much as a moth nibble. The sleeves were sewn back on themselves for god knows how long, but I think I can press them out, as the rest of the suit looks unworn. Really cool piece of Chicago tailoring history. And it's so damn close to fitting except for the extremely high armholes. It's navy by the way.

 

[Vixx]

First one of 2018!
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Needs a cleaning. Anyone have any tips?

White vinegar / distilled water wash for silk - up to a 50/50 ratio for basic cleaning ; can sub lemon juice for vinegar

No agitation, but can brush gingerly

Ammonia / distilled water up to a 35% ratio for tough stains -

Couple of drops of dr Bronners Castile soap as first pass can help - but only in dire cases

Treat it like your developing a photo

Don't spot clean silk - just don't

Lay flat on white cotton - it will absorb anything you put in on.

Research online - especially if it's stained with inorganic

 

[impuntura]

Those are shell! Is there a code inside or is it worn off?

Worn off I think