The official thrift/discount store bragging thread

[horse's_ass]

Wait, you are totally missing my point.

I'm not talking about thrift shopping or not thrift shopping but instead the idea that someone is totally appalled by the mere idea of entering a thrift store or the very concept of wearing second-hand clothes. Half the world is mired in dire and absolute poverty and you, in your enlightened first world perspective, cannot stomach wearing something that may have been worn by someone else? If one is grossed out about second-hand clothing then that fact probably indicates that they aren't grossed out by the systemic imperialism that drives the so-called "developed" world's materialism while simultaneously de-humanizing third world labor. It's easier to demand "newness" when the hands that make our clothes aren't attached to human bodies. I'm not trying to call out anyone's boo individually, but instead point out that things like on'e physical revulsion to second-hand clothing is the derivative of an economic-***-social strategy designed to maintain the distance between the first and not-first worlds and, in effect, creates hierarchal levels of "humanness."

 

[s_allen_p]

3 Kiton shirts




Ties
Hermes


Marcel Lassance (My favorite of the 5 due to the texture) / Ermenegildo Zegna


Polo / Stefano Ricci


Ermenegildo Zegna Wool/Cashmere SC. The fabric is really thick, almost like a Woolrich shirt jacket. Made for a store in Germany.

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

Wilkes Bashford made in Italy linen/cotton jacket

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

Polo Sport quilted jacket (my new favorite jacket)


Brooks Brothers 346 women's cashmere blazer for my girlfriend


Brooks Brothers / Alden tassel loafers - I have no idea how to make these work for me.


Magnavox Astro Sonic console stereo - It had the instructions and original receipt with it, but I forget what year it was. Early 60s I think. I know these aren't that rare, but it's exactly what I've been looking for, and in great working condition. Just need to get a needle. Hopefully I can figure a way to re-wire it so I can run an ipod / laptop through it.

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

 

[jcb9]

Wait, you are totally missing my point.
I'm not talking about thrift shopping or not thrift shopping but instead the idea that someone is totally appalled by the mere idea of entering a thrift store or the very concept of wearing second-hand clothes. Half the world is mired in dire and absolute poverty and you, in your enlightened first world perspective, cannot stomach wearing something that may have been worn by someone else? If one is grossed out about second-hand clothing then that fact probably indicates that they aren't grossed out by the systemic imperialism that drives the so-called "developed" world's materialism while simultaneously de-humanizing third world labor. It's easier to demand "newness" when the hands that make our clothes aren't attached to human bodies. I'm not trying to call out anyone's boo individually, but instead point out that things like on'e physical revulsion to second-hand clothing is the derivative of an economic-***-social strategy designed to maintain the distance between the first and not-first worlds and, in effect, creates hierarchal levels of "humanness."

 

[horse's_ass]

It's entirely possible to write an entire paragraph on the Internet and not be worked up.

 

[mexicutioner]



Wait, you are totally missing my point.
I'm not talking about thrift shopping or not thrift shopping but instead the idea that someone is totally appalled by the mere idea of entering a thrift store or the very concept of wearing second-hand clothes. Half the world is mired in dire and absolute poverty and you, in your enlightened first world perspective, cannot stomach wearing something that may have been worn by someone else? If one is grossed out about second-hand clothing then that fact probably indicates that they aren't grossed out by the systemic imperialism that drives the so-called "developed" world's materialism while simultaneously de-humanizing third world labor. It's easier to demand "newness" when the hands that make our clothes aren't attached to human bodies. I'm not trying to call out anyone's boo individually, but instead point out that things like on'e physical revulsion to second-hand clothing is the derivative of an economic-***-social strategy designed to maintain the distance between the first and not-first worlds and, in effect, creates hierarchal levels of "humanness."

haha replace "refuses to wear second hand clothes" with "only eats chicken breast and refuses to eat chicken dark meat, red meat, bone-in cuts and organ meats" and you've basically outlined one of my typical dinnertime rants.

 

[VLSI]

Just give me scrapple

 

[GMMcL]



3 Kiton shirts [...other insane haul items ...]

I don't know whether to be more impressed by the haul itself or the fact that you have a place big enough to fit that Magnavox. Maybe its just the perspective in the pic, but that thing looks HUUUUGEE!

 

[grendel]

Wait, you are totally missing my point.
I'm not talking about thrift shopping or not thrift shopping but instead the idea that someone is totally appalled by the mere idea of entering a thrift store or the very concept of wearing second-hand clothes. Half the world is mired in dire and absolute poverty and you, in your enlightened first world perspective, cannot stomach wearing something that may have been worn by someone else? If one is grossed out about second-hand clothing then that fact probably indicates that they aren't grossed out by the systemic imperialism that drives the so-called "developed" world's materialism while simultaneously de-humanizing third world labor. It's easier to demand "newness" when the hands that make our clothes aren't attached to human bodies. I'm not trying to call out anyone's boo individually, but instead point out that things like on'e physical revulsion to second-hand clothing is the derivative of an economic-***-social strategy designed to maintain the distance between the first and not-first worlds and, in effect, creates hierarchal levels of "humanness."

 

[barrelntrigger]

Almost doesn't fit me. Need to loose 2 inches in the midsection. Motivation pants!

Fits me perfectly! N/A

Funny story about these...After 30 minutes or so in the pants rack...
Me,"Hey honey, keep an eye out for Dave's (Bill's) Kh...(sees these and jaw drops)!
GF,"What's that, honey?"
Me (sticking these to her face and pointing excitedly), "Look! These!"


MOP


MOP


MOP
Fits me! N/A

Usually pass on Club Room but these are made in Italy so...I really like these! N/A

Love the pattern. N/A

The MOP cheek to button test should be up there with the pinch test!


Turtle power! N/A

 

[concealed]

3 Kiton shirts



Ties
Hermes

Marcel Lassance (My favorite of the 5 due to the texture) / Ermenegildo Zegna

Polo / Stefano Ricci

Ermenegildo Zegna Wool/Cashmere SC. The fabric is really thick, almost like a Woolrich shirt jacket. Made for a store in Germany.


Wilkes Bashford made in Italy linen/cotton jacket


Polo Sport quilted jacket (my new favorite jacket)

Brooks Brothers 346 women's cashmere blazer for my girlfriend

Brooks Brothers / Alden tassel loafers - I have no idea how to make these work for me.

Magnavox Astro Sonic console stereo - It had the instructions and original receipt with it, but I forget what year it was. Early 60s I think. I know these aren't that rare, but it's exactly what I've been looking for, and in great working condition. Just need to get a needle. Hopefully I can figure a way to re-wire it so I can run an ipod / laptop through it.

A+ finds, any of it available?

 

[AndroFan]

Thank you for this. Not so much for the message (which I will note, nonetheless, is fully merited and interesting even though not the focus of my interest in this congratulatory post), but for the disproportionate response.

Goddamn I love me a nice unexpected rant.

Wait, you are totally missing my point.
I'm not talking about thrift shopping or not thrift shopping but instead the idea that someone is totally appalled by the mere idea of entering a thrift store or the very concept of wearing second-hand clothes. Half the world is mired in dire and absolute poverty and you, in your enlightened first world perspective, cannot stomach wearing something that may have been worn by someone else? If one is grossed out about second-hand clothing then that fact probably indicates that they aren't grossed out by the systemic imperialism that drives the so-called "developed" world's materialism while simultaneously de-humanizing third world labor. It's easier to demand "newness" when the hands that make our clothes aren't attached to human bodies. I'm not trying to call out anyone's boo individually, but instead point out that things like on'e physical revulsion to second-hand clothing is the derivative of an economic-***-social strategy designed to maintain the distance between the first and not-first worlds and, in effect, creates hierarchal levels of "humanness."

 

[DeadBoy]

Wait, you are totally missing my point.
I'm not talking about thrift shopping or not thrift shopping but instead the idea that someone is totally appalled by the mere idea of entering a thrift store or the very concept of wearing second-hand clothes. Half the world is mired in dire and absolute poverty and you, in your enlightened first world perspective, cannot stomach wearing something that may have been worn by someone else? If one is grossed out about second-hand clothing then that fact probably indicates that they aren't grossed out by the systemic imperialism that drives the so-called "developed" world's materialism while simultaneously de-humanizing third world labor. It's easier to demand "newness" when the hands that make our clothes aren't attached to human bodies. I'm not trying to call out anyone's boo individually, but instead point out that things like on'e physical revulsion to second-hand clothing is the derivative of an economic-***-social strategy designed to maintain the distance between the first and not-first worlds and, in effect, creates hierarchal levels of "humanness."

Guess it's never really come up.

I'll also add that, as someone who shops at thrift stores, I'm thankful that some people like to buy new (expensive) clothes.

 

[HansderHund]

Is this conversation going in the direction of the ethics related to flipping thrift merchandise?

 

[concealed]

Is this conversation going in the direction of the ethics related to flipping thrift merchandise?

sounds more like the ethics of buying things frequently a la Forever 21 / J.Crew / Zara / H&M

 

[noob in 89]

I don't patronize bunny rabbits!