The official thrift/discount store bragging thread

[lilmann40]

I passed up on 2 Hickey Freeman suits. One Hickey Freeman Bespoke and one Hickey Freeman Collection. Do you guys know the difference between the Bespoke and the Collection?

 

[ShayaEXQT]

Originally Posted by California Dreamer

Tried a little out of the way op shop for the first time today. Here's what I found:

From the looks of things you'll be heading back over there...

 

[ShayaEXQT]

Originally Posted by dahl5yankees

The thrill is in the hunt!

I've amassed an awesome collection of Kiton, Charvet, Isaia, Pal Zileri, Zanella, Zegna, Fray, Barba Napoli...
now what?

sell it

 

[Nataku]

Picked up another recent Isaia (red label) blue spread collar dress shirt. My Isaia luck is picking up. Now I wish I could just find some tailored stuff!

 

[dahl5yankees]

Originally Posted by davesmith

sell it




I like Dave's idea, like building a really cool sand castle
then bulldozing it!

 

[Digmenow]

Originally Posted by csoukoulis

it can be yours!

If you can keep in mind that my entire SF-inspired wardrobe consists of thrifted clothing, footwear and accessories and if I can keep in mind that you'd enjoy a tidy and well deserved profit from the fruits of your labor, we might be able to discuss this matter like adults.

I ain't holding my breath, though.

 

[ChetB]

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[951socal]

Originally Posted by Digmenow

If you can keep in mind that my entire SF-inspired wardrobe consists of thrifted clothing, footwear and accessories and if I can keep in mind that you'd enjoy a tidy and well deserved profit from the fruits of your labor, we might be able to discuss this matter like adults.

I ain't holding my breath, though.

that feeling you get when all of your office wear is thrifted : (

makes me feel like a failure when i have to head into job interviews for some reason, how do i get over this?

 

[Oxford]

Originally Posted by csoukoulis

Yea im not to up on Zegna stuff. Its a really nice jacket that's why i was confused. Lots of nice details and good fabric. I may just throw it away, or cut the tag out and return it. i dont want someone else to buy it thinking its legit.

Someone's got the same problem here...
http://http://www.styleforum.net/sho...d.php?t=247685

Looks like the conservative business dress aristocrats think it's real..

 

[California Dreamer]

Originally Posted by 951socal

that feeling you get when all of your office wear is thrifted : ( makes me feel like a failure when i have to head into job interviews for some reason, how do i get over this?
Some of the nicest compliments I've had lately were for thrifted clothes. If you feel well turned out when going into your interview, what does it matter where you bought the clothes? Hopefully nobody will ask you.

 

[jpc1766]

Some recent finds @ $6.39/per pr. (all way too small for me):

Gravati for Bergdorf Goodman Peccary split-toe loafers
Gravati crocodile loafers in brown and black

 

[ChetB]

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[noob in 89]

Sing it, Chet Baker!

Love that Burberry tie. There was this fantastic BBC documentary show on the other day (I think it was called Superbrands) that explored the weird machinations of Burberry, and how they struggle to make their products affordable for everyone, while creating the illusion, of course, that their products are meant for a select few; and then how they almost killed their brand by making it more visible (by sticking the famous plaid on the outside) because then people could actually see when the rioting soccer hooligans were wearing it, a semiotic nightmare. And then, most recently, the disappearance of the plaid and the work of PR firms to recapture Burberry's image of exclusivity.

Which is all to say that's a neat tie and you should probabaly let me trade you something for it!

Recently: my first Brioni ties. First Theory shirts (surprisingly slim, with great styling. Made in China!). Waxed cotton SS shirt by Linea. (Never heard of them, but really fashunny and neat. Also pretty much un-Google-able, if anyone would like to chime in with info on the brand).

 

[forzagaribaldi]

Originally Posted by noobizor

Waxed cotton SS shirt by Linea. (Never heard of them, but really fashunny and neat. Also pretty much un-Google-able, if anyone would like to chime in with info on the brand).

Linea are the house brand for House of Fraser department stores in the UK. Website here

 

[mgz]

I saw a Ferragamo tie at SA the other day, but when I had a closer look it looked like it had been owned by a Alien who´d strangled a Predator with it, so no go. Found a nice Missoni though. Does Missoni have several labels? And if that, what´s the orange label like?