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

[the2ndhandman]

naw, Louis didnt do that, some weirdo did something to some Louis Vuitton bags, but they will sell. Dude, some people got MONEYYYYYYYY

Ya I know it was him but it's the perception the brand gives off. With so many collaborations they will let anybody have a wack at it.

 

[mrcmcklwht]

what are these?90s?early lvc?back of button is blank...

 

[Letric]

Them look like LVC.

 

[silverwarebandit]

Yarp, 1947 501 0117 first wash

 

[Tyrone MacStiophain]

Haven't had time to get out much, but did get a few winners.
Can anyone help me figure out if this is Slimane era Dior?

Spoiler

BBBF

Even in solid black, I'll take a recent Isaia suit.

 

[silverwarebandit]

Sorting through my Chicago pickups

GBV, BBBF, untuckit, filson, isaia

Pop on KZO

Lots of flat fronts

Inco chino limo, VBC unicorns, PTO1 x 2 (pop), loro, zegna x2, nwot cashmere flannel PRL

So after living in Chicago for a decade and never finding this Chicago company I finally find a pair on my first trip back. Weird.

$6 orphan

Caruso for someone or other, 54 US

Caruso for Caruso 54 IT - anyone know why they flip flop on sizing like that?

Reunited staple brioni 2 button dual vent, short and pleated but for $9 that’s just fine

Not really sure how I feel about the color and material but mainline loro tailored so

@Purplelabel close!

 

[silverwarebandit]

Haven't had time to get out much, but did get a few winners.
Can anyone help me figure out if this is Slimane era Dior?
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Spoiler

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BBBF
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Even in solid black, I'll take a recent Isaia suit.
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I think it is slimane! 3E = ‘03 eté I believe

 

[othertravel]

This came out to $400 Canadian with tax (= $300US).

It's the JL Heath in 8UK on the 7000 Last in Bordeaux. Very excited about this.

 

[Purplelabel]

Sorting through my Chicago pickups

GBV, BBBF, untuckit, filson, isaia
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Pop on KZO View attachment 1002667 View attachment 1002668


Lots of flat fronts View attachment 1002669


Inco chino limo, VBC unicorns, PTO1 x 2 (pop), loro, zegna x2, nwot cashmere flannel PRL View attachment 1002670


So after living in Chicago for a decade and never finding this Chicago company I finally find a pair on my first trip back. Weird. View attachment 1002671 View attachment 1002672

$6 orphan View attachment 1002673 View attachment 1002674

Caruso for someone or other, 54 US View attachment 1002675 View attachment 1002676

Caruso for Caruso 54 IT - anyone know why they flip flop on sizing like that? View attachment 1002677


Reunited staple brioni 2 button dual vent, short and pleated but for $9 that’s just fine View attachment 1002678

Not really sure how I feel about the color and material but mainline loro tailored so
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@Purplelabel close! View attachment 1002681

That’ll do!! My SC is 40L...

 

[Genericuser1]

So not based on MSRP or price it will flip for what brands make the best garments from a pure quality perspective? Isaia, BC, PLRL, Kiton...?

The Zegna pants I picked up don't really seem to be of any better quality that Zanella or even some BB pants I've gotten. I haven't come across any good sport coats or suits yet other than an Oxxford with moth holes so I haven't been able to compare.

 

[kbadgley84]

Really surprised John Lobb ended up at Nordstrom rack

 

[othertravel]

Really surprised John Lobb ended up at Nordstrom rack

You and me both! They had a few models, including a pair of heavy duty boots in museum calf in 6uk.

Edit: it was this monster:

https://www.johnlobb.com/en_us/catalog/product/view/id/21558/s/configurable-825/category/3/

 

[Tyrone MacStiophain]

So not based on MSRP or price it will flip for what brands make the best garments from a pure quality perspective? Isaia, BC, PLRL, Kiton...?

The Zegna pants I picked up don't really seem to be of any better quality that Zanella or even some BB pants I've gotten. I haven't come across any good sport coats or suits yet other than an Oxxford with moth holes so I haven't been able to compare.

There's a thread or two devoted to this exact question on this forum. I don't recall exactly what the thread title is, but it should be findable if you search "suit" and "rank" or "ranking".
TLDR - Opinions are divided on the exact ranking, but the ones you mention are all near the top.

 

[ORLThrifter]

So not based on MSRP or price it will flip for what brands make the best garments from a pure quality perspective? Isaia, BC, PLRL, Kiton...?

The Zegna pants I picked up don't really seem to be of any better quality that Zanella or even some BB pants I've gotten. I haven't come across any good sport coats or suits yet other than an Oxxford with moth holes so I haven't been able to compare.

Google "the comprehensive guide to classic menswear brands" There's a pdf file that, while I can't guarantee the accuracy of all the information or comment whether it will help in flipping, it provides the authors opinion of tons of brands in terms of quality, etc. It appears to be well researched and indeed comprehensive.

 

[richnet12]

Hey its the Nobleprofessor!