The official thrift/discount store bragging thread

[grendel]

Hey guys sorry for the noob questions, but I'm trying to learn.

I found a Yves Saint Laurent Suit, but I had some doubts about the quality. The materials seemed fine and it was fully canvassed but the "menswear" and Dillards lead me to believe that maybe it was one of the lower end lines.


Similarly, I found a Hickey Freeman sport coat that I wasn't sure about. Everything looked fine, but I'm just starting out looking at suits and things so I didn't want to be too hasty.


Was it a good decision to pass on these or should I go back and hope they are still there?

Go back and get the HF. It's good stuff.

 

[capnwes]

Some more catch up stuff. I will add measurements as I go.

J Press 3 roll 2 Charcoal Nailhead with Blue Chalk Stripe - needs a little lining repair and a sleeve button.



Confex (Rumania) Heavy weave 3 roll 2, canvassed - Size 36


J Press, Greenish Gray Herringbone with Gold/Red Stripe 3 Roll 2 - Needs a sleeve button too...I think the previous owner was eating them.


J Press Flannel 3 Roll 2 Greyish Brown


Vintage Southwick for Paul Stuart Beige wiith Brick Red Stripe...needs a little collar restitching under flap.


Hanover Shell Cordovan PTBs , Black, 11 A/AAA Barely worn.

 

[TheWGP]



Hopefully enough time has lapsed since Xenos' post so that I may post my finds from last week:

Ties:

Plus this unmarked thick 7-fold - any ideas on the maker?

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Awesome Olive POW Zegna 15MilMil15 (tagged 58EU)

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See, kids, this is why you pick up for quality, not just label... that tie is a Kiton, I'm about 99.5% sure. Matches several tags in my closet and the "styling" is spot on too.

at that Zegna... I need more SC's for work, PM'd hoping it's big enough!

 

[MattR]



Hopefully enough time has lapsed since Xenos' post so that I may post my finds from last week:

Ties:

Turnbull & Asser x2, Vintage Gucci, Hilditch & Key, Oxxford

...

Only keeping the T&A navy with red dots tie and the WB flannel - everything else is up for grabs!

I saw the T&A pindot, swooned, then saw this last sentence. --> -->

A great haul, by the way!

 

[wcl]



Some more catch up stuff. I will add measurements as I go. 

J Press 3 roll 2 Charcoal Nailhead with Blue Chalk Stripe - needs a little lining repair and a sleeve button.



J Press, Greenish Gray Herringbone with Gold/Red Stripe 3 Roll 2 - Needs a sleeve button too...I think the previous owner was eating them.


J Press Flannel 3 Roll 2 Greyish Brown


Vintage Southwick for Paul Stuart Beige wiith Brick Red Stripe...needs a little collar restitching under flap.


Hanover Shell Cordovan PTBs , Black, 11 A/AAA Barely worn.

The AA boys would bust a nut over these.

 

[eazye]



Sorry

. 16.25" shoulders really would work for you? I'll take a fit pic when I get the jacket (if it is totally unwearable there is already someone who has dibs on the thread, Eazye, you'd be third I think, sorry)

No, no I was just kidding

 

[Hoofit]



Does the shell fairy just drop these in your lap...what number is that for you? lol Seems like your always finding shell longwings

I have to admit that I have been lucky over the last little while finding shell. I think over the last 4-5 years I have probably found 10-15 pair. Only 1 pair has ever been my size though.

 

[rayxlui]

I've found Burberry Prorsum, Betsey Johnson, Fendi, Dolce and Gabbana and Christian Loubiton for my girlfriend.

But apparently I picked up her favorite thing of all time today.


A badminton racquet.

WUDAFUK.

 

[SpooPoker]



that's what she said

did a little Vintage Rock T-shirt shopping this afternoon.

GHo :

MY NEW FAVORITE PERSON

 

[ilikethelights]



I really wanted one of those shawl collar navy Bloomingdales cardigans that they had over the winter. They're all gone now

The really thick wool/cashmere ones? Got one of those earlier in the year for same price. Love it but only got to wear it once. I've been making a killing on my fall winter wardrobe... right as summer begins.

 

[grendel]

Capnwes, what size are the J Press?

 

[amadar]



See, kids, this is why you pick up for quality, not just label... that tie is a Kiton, I'm about 99.5% sure. Matches several tags in my closet and the "styling" is spot on too.
at that Zegna... I need more SC's for work, PM'd hoping it's big enough!

Agree with Nataku, that definitely looks like a Kiton that has lost its Kiton label. I have a few to compare against as well, they're in my sig if anyones curious.

 

[capnwes]

Capnwes, what size are the J Press?

Measuring Meow

 

[Typhoid Jones]

Agree with Nataku, that definitely looks like a Kiton that has lost its Kiton label. I have a few to compare against as well, they're in my sig if anyones curious.

I have a spare "KITON" label that I removed from a thrashed shirt when I gutted it for buttons that you can have for free.

(Aside: I sometimes collect photographs (on my computer) / or actual old clothing labels (in an Altoids tin) of pieces of clothing that I have personally seen that I think are interesting. It's a cheap hobby that I enjoy - don't judge.)

 

[Kid Nickels]



Whats the deal with Etro ties? I assume there are fakes out there?

what deal do you mean? I'm not so sure Etro is the kind of label that would compel a lot of counterfeiting.