The Official Thrift / Discount Store Bragging Thread Part III (Sept 2018-)

[the2ndhandman]

that's been my beef with some higher end RL pieces. namely RRL. they have the whole "child of the depression Americana vibe", but make a large majority of the stuff overseas. i mean would it kill them to find american manufactures... like skyblue in SF, work with Vidalia Mills and the like to make their RRL garments? perhaps a collab with Goodwear for uber-high end RRL leathers?

but what do i know... RRL leather A2 flight jackets go for as much money used as high end American repros... and they're made in china.

Lots of rrl pieces are made in the USA. From sweatshirts to denim to leather. The made In china/Philippines garmets have the great majority of the fabrics made in the USA then sewn overseas. Of course the USA stuff will cost more as its union labor. We always charge more.

 

[flipstah]

Lots of rrl pieces are made in the USA. From sweatshirts to denim to leather. The made In china/Philippines garmets have the great majority of the fabrics made in the USA then sewn overseas. Of course the USA stuff will cost more as its union labor. We always charge more.

hey! Hope you’re good over there!

 

[impuntura]

And I'm older than you... I am a walking fossil.

You old cock!

 

[drlivingston]

You old cock!

As I sit her mixing Jagermeister with my Ensure.

 

[Letric]

**** I saw that RRL / Schott thumbnail and panickedly scrolled to see what it was (while also hoping it wasn't someone in my area lol)

 

[drlivingston]

@Fueco found a few cool Patagonia pieces today... Nothing over $7. Fitz Roy skyline belt is practically new and was only $1.99.

 

[Nataku]

^^ Always had a thing for Grace Slick

You and me both! Her and Sally Field. Wowza.

 

[Loosethreads]

Haven’t Posted in a bit but here are some expensive(ish) things from the thrifts in Oz.

Tiffany Sevillana 925 cufflinks $25

Brunello Shorts x 2

big Boyz Vilebrequin

RMs Moleskin x 2 T. rex legs.

supreme s hoodie

TAG Tracer Jacket

RMs Belt

RB 3379 Polarised and Versace 4170

 

[JamesJohn]

If it was I'd be doing a rail of coke off a french whores ass in the south of France ,not talking to you guys lol.

Live view of Frenchy in Cannes

 

[StanleyWingtip]

How do I clean leather without causing water spots and/or streaking?

depending on the leather and how expensive it is, I use a few different techniques. usually start with a lightly damped cloth (not dripping, but barely wet to the touch (TWSS)). Wipe it all down. Let it sit for 30 min. Then i'll use lexol,bick 4 or a leather conditioner called Horseman's one-step ( works really well for old baseball gloves and has lanolin in it).. When i condition a high end bag i'll use saphir renovateur though cuz why not.

I think the keys are to use less product than you think you'll need, work on one small section at a time and spread it around in a circular motion rapidly.

if you need to apply a second or third coat, so be it. easier to add than remove.

Buffing helps warm up the cream/conditioner and spread the love around too. If you think you over-applied product, buff/brush immediately to spread it out/soak some up.

 

[Close Horse]

Haven’t Posted in a bit but here are some expensive(ish) things from the thrifts in Oz.

TAG Tracer Jacket

The breast logo on the Triple Aught Design looks like the Boston Athletic Association, which organises the Boston Marathon. Might help with keywords if it ends up for sale.

 

[impuntura]

This was unexpected.

 

[Fueco]

Jeopardy guest host, I think?

I found him at Bryce Canyon.

 

[flipstah]

This was unexpected.
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That's a slap I love

 

[Nobilis Animus]

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Nice. I found a Thom Browne shirt once for $5 downtown. I'd love it a lot more if it weren't oxford-cloth though.