The official thrift/discount store bragging thread

[AndroFan]

Yeah, also interested about what's too vintage about it. I just loved the color/pattern and waist suppression on it.

I think I could eat Mac 'n cheese regularly. Very delicious, the secret to its tastiness is not using Velveeta or any mild processed cheese, but a real sharp cheddar (I use English Farmhouse, Canadian, Wisconsin or Vermont Cheddar). Makes Mac 'n cheese higher end, but ******* yummy. Before the oven, chop up a bunch of tomato slices, use a little French/English mustard, and add, I could eat 2LB's of that stuff. Serve with salty fries and that some great cuisine there

As for Hermes Sport Coat, looks nice but too vintage and price is too high for its vintage. I have a thrifted Hermes similar to that, if that sells decently, I sell mine. I have never worn it and dont think I ever will, so perhaps there could be some $$$$ there for me. I will wait and see.

 

[Pawz]

To the guy looking for mannequins, I happened to go to United Colors of Benetton today and they were selling over a dozen of their store models. Dunno of all Benetton stores are doing this, but there they were!

Also, has anyone heard of Dona/Dona (designer brand)?

 

[noob in 89]

As in, Donatella Versace?


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[Pawz]

XD I doubt it. I was thinking 'Donna Karen', then I remembered 'Donna' has two N's.

 

[mnoonanpomada]

Price on the chinos? Those would fit me perfectly and I've been in the market for a good pair.

 

[noob in 89]

The sewn in tags (and I'm just guessing here) look like sample tags that a sales rep would have when showing new product to buyers. The fact that the letters are the same in the same color family with numbers to ID them makes it look like there are others in the series as well.

Im thinking this is for an extreme case of OCD. In this case the poor fellow numbered his "Tie Clips" and "Tie Bars" so that he wore the exact same ones for each tie that he appropriately labelled!

LOL. Thanks, gents -- well, there's two things I wouldn't have thought of. Conflicting answers might only deepen the mystery. (Or, as these are likely headed to B&S, I should say, LEGEND).

People hate on Ted Baker, but years ago before I knew anything about sprezz style, I bought a chocolate houndstooth Ted Baker pea coat at TJ Maxx.  Knew nothing about the brand or its flashy tendencies, but one look at the irridescent deep purple/pink viscose lining had me SOLD. 

Do peeps hate on TB? What, is he like the Robert Graham of London? I usually leave them behind, as they don't jive well with even a close-cropped beard, tending to make me look sleazy. Coats, though; those sound nice! I've seen a lot of fairly conservative Etro and Paul Smith numbers make greatly more appealing by their wacky iridescent linings.

 

[noob in 89]

Well, I finally met Mr. Borrelli today. Our conversation went something like this:

"You, sir, are an amazing man: fat of buttons, slim of waist. You MESMERIZE me with your shiny herringbone! You will fit me!"
"I will not fit you. I'm a 16L."
"..."
"..."
"YOU WILL FIT ME!"
"..."

Spoiler

 

[Klobber]

Yeah, also interested about what's too vintage about it. I just loved the color/pattern and waist suppression on it.

serious question: what looks "too ... vintage" about that coat? the tag? the lapel? the material? not questioning, just tryin to learn over here!

Ahhh, I will rephrase. It is vintage Hermes, probably a 1990's piece. I should have said "Looks nice but is a vintage piece and thus too highly priced for a vintage piece". I wrote my response quickly without inspecting grammar or context, my bad.

 

[Typhoid Jones]

Hello. I ended up going to one store and picked up blue and white striped Corneliani dress shirt in a 15 1/2 and a pair of vintage L.L. Bean green canvas and brown leather workwear-type braces with brass hardware. Not my style, but should find a good home with someone on eBay. Thanks! -M-

 

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Well, I finally met Mr. Borrelli today. Our conversation went something like this:
"You, sir, are an amazing man: fat of buttons, slim of waist. You MESMERIZE me with your shiny herringbone! You will fit me!"
"I will not fit you. I'm a 16L."
"..."
"..."
"YOU WILL FIT ME!"
"..."

Spoiler

selling? If so, for how much?

 

[noob in 89]

What with the what....! I fixed a grammatical error...and it shows I edited the post, and the change is showing up in the quote...but not in my original post. What is happening!


Due to recent excessive purchasing and storage issues(!), I am going to sell this shirt, some ties, and much, much moar for cheeeep in B&S.


I can't edit this one, either. Whhaaaaaa!

 

[SpooPoker]



Spoo, I have interviewed this guy Pat Morse ]

Ha! Pat Morse is the guy who repaired and restored the LV / Goyard trunks from my estate sale. Great guy, and amazing work.

To the guy looking for mannequins, I happened to go to United Colors of Benetton today and they were selling over a dozen of their store models. Dunno of all Benetton stores are doing this, but there they were!
Also, has anyone heard of Dona/Dona (designer brand)?

How much were they? And what kind?

 

[hmmurdock]

Was going through a pile of ties in my basement today and found I had thrifted these at some point...



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After doing some research these are pretty rare Zegnas made specifically for Patek Philippe.[/URL]

 

[SpooPoker]

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[hmmurdock]



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That might be a first for me from Spoo.