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The official thrift/discount store bragging thread

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ˆˆˆ And now you got something to wear while you hunt down the grail. Right choice.
 

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Insane Robert Graham shirt

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Nice....but did the store accept IOU's as I know you didnt buy them....right? :nest:

I thought about pleading that SWMBO purchased them but she ran off to the restroom while we were in line to pay. I'm so screwed over there.
 

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To those of you patiently awaiting packages from me, you should be receiving them this week! Tokens of appreciation included. Been struggling to get my act together recently, under the burden of overcommitment that seems to be here to stay.


UNAVAILABLE

Pocket squares
L (thrifted): no-name silk, Turnbull & Asser, 2x no-name cotton+silk or linen+silk (? no tag)
R (C21): 5x Turnbull & Asser, 1 Pucci (2 TnA for me, rest proxied for MZHammer)




abcm2 -- anybody know this brand? Made in Italy, seems pretty nice.
Good news: my size, fits me very well, double-vented
Bad news: pinstripe orphan
Destiny: will look for pants for a few weeks, then inevitably harvest MOP buttons whilst sniffling





Records: Heifetz plays Gruenberg commission (on shellac, it seems!), and another Grand Prix du Disque winner -- Ciccolini plays Saint-Saens







AVAILABLE

Ties
Ancient madder made in USA, wool knit


PRL cords, 38x32


Bill's Khaki's, 34x32


Oxxford navy cashmere flannel (!), first non-trashed Oxxford for me, c. 41R/L





Quick Measurements:
Shoulder: 19"
P2P: 22"
Sleeve: 25"


Formal Thrift Fit (as seen in Thrift Thread Fits: Formal Wear
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Wore this for a law school prom.




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tux: 1940's midnight blue flannel, thrifted by dexconstruct
PS: Turnbull & Asser, thrifted (posted above)
Studs, links & tie: Free, store was closing
 

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Finally found something worth posting. Isaia Napoli - in my size,
I mean it looks like it was tailored for me! Already wore it to work and got compliments. Thinking of selling it, honestly feel like I have to watch what I'm doing when I wear it in case something happens to it. It doesn't even look like it had been worn. Any tips on how old it is and the best way to market it on eBay or other? Christ's sake, look at thatbutton hole! It's purdy, no? I have a hard time wearing my Men's Wearhouse coats after wearing this.
Thrifted this a while ago just because it was pretty badass,
but it ended up sitting in my closet for months (and needed altered) so I decided to list it today. I think this is the 4th or 5th time I've picked up one of the crappier RL lines just because it was a nice looking piece and it always paid off. Fetched $80 about an hour after listing it :lol: http://www.ebay.com/itm/230967399255?ssPageName=STRK:MESOX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1559.l2649
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Each of these is sexy as F***K. Woodworker, if you get rid of that, you can sell it directly to me. But you'd be an absolute fool if you did. (BTW, nice to see a fellow woodworker here. Remind me to send you some shots of some of my projects. Before kids consumed all my free time.) EDIT: Highlife: nice ties. Cesar: nice squares.
 
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Looking good Ceaser....Went to law school prom with my wife back when we were dating when she was a 3L
 

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No expert, but this is good, right? Popped a cherry or two on this one.

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A couple of interesting Goodwill finds.

First: A pair of women's vintage Big John jeans. Made in Japan. Sort of a higher rise. Really thick denim. The leather patch is ridiculously thick as well. A cool find in the pocket can be (barely) seen in the second photo; an old NYC toll booth receipt from 1992.

Second: A pair of Chimala grey denim. Made in Japan. All of Chimala's hand distressed goodness. Tagged size 36. Available. Any info about the brand Chimala? From what I can tell, they are a ridiculously priced company making distressed denim for the likes of JCrew and Madewell. I believe their designers used to work at 45rpm. Anything else?







 

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No expert, but this is good, right? Popped a cherry or two on this one.
These are Jean Shop's, right? I've always been a fan. Their "Classic" fit is ridiculously huge though. The fabric is great though, and their details are top notch. Never found a pair that fit well, however.
 

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It was a good weekend.

First a RL Rugby linen button-down for me:
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Next a Sea Island Cotton Turnbull and Asser 15-35
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collar 15
sleeve 35
p2p 22
waist 20

BB Country Club Blazer with Loro Piana Super 120s 46L. Someone found one of these a couple days ago, (maybe AndroFan?) nonetheless Synchronicity is real folks!
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p2p 24
Shoulder 20
Waist 20
Sleeve 26
Length 34
Andover Shop Navy Flannel Pinstripe Suit about a 40L. Pants are double forward pleats. British meets Ivy styling. Really cool.
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p2p 21
Shoulder 18.5
Waist 19.5
Sleeve 25.5
Length 33
Pants
Waist 18
Rise 12
Inseam 31, 1.75 cuff to be let out
Leg opening 9
Corneliani Wool Cashmere Blend Sportcoat. 41L The styling on this one is... strange. Had it not been for the cashmere I may not have picked it up.
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p2p 21.5
shoulder 17
Waist 20
Sleeve 26
Length 31
And finally my favorite find: Ermenegildo Zegna Couture XXX (Trofeo?) green with blue windowpane sportcoat EU 58L US 48L
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p2p 23.5
Shoulder 21
Waist 22
Sleeve 25
Length 34
Everything but the Zegna is available :spam:
 

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Second: A pair of Chimala grey denim. Made in Japan. All of Chimala's hand distressed goodness. Tagged size 36. Available. Any info about the brand Chimala? From what I can tell, they are a ridiculously priced company making distressed denim for the likes of JCrew and Madewell. I believe their designers used to work at 45rpm. Anything else?

I'm a big fan of Chimala, but you basically hit the nail on the head. Japanese workwear goodness. Shame they aren't smaller!
 
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