The official thrift/discount store bragging thread

[MarkThomas]

Grenson (actually found and given to me by user joshmickelson):


AE Sanford


Recent RLBL NWOT:




Zegna chinos:


Brioni Cords:


All but the Brioni fits like a glove so I finally get to keep some nice stuff!

 

[Brianpore]

 

[Shiny]

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Also, I came close to buying this old suit. I guess a lot of Pac NW businessmen travel to Hong Kong, so I find stuff from HK tailors in the thrifts all the time. This 1970s suit has a crazy high waist, but I actually kind of liked the look - I just couldn't pull the trigger. Thoughts? Would any of you rock it?

Fit looks great, but you'd have to worry about worsted wool syndrome. That is, in those days, 90% off all mens suit came in this rough worsted wool (particle board fabric?) that doesn't age well. And, doesn't look too great up close. Hell, you could get a stafford suit with better fabric today.

Anyway, on to my finds:

NWOB BB penny loafers. I don’t think these are Alden for BB because they don’t have that dovetail heel, but I’m prepared to be overruled

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E zegna traveller micronsphere SC. Color is more of a darker beige. This is super sweet. 2btn, split vents, great lining. Has a stain above one of the pockets, which you can see by my car door shadow. Sorry about the back of the car pix, but I took it immediately to the drycleaners to see if he could remove it. #fingersxrossed

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Zanella unicorns. Midweight wool, but not really fall/winter wool, if that makes any sense.

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R Talbott BOC, aforementioned Chipp2 Santa pooping tie and NWT YSL. I don’t usually pick up YSL, but this shade reminded me of the tie that Marcello Mastroani wore in the movie Ready to Wear. And, I need some green springy ties right now.

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Thought I’d trying running with this armband FM radio. My mp3 player has fm functionality but it never gets good reception.

Marshalls Pantherellas on clearance. Both of these are 70% cotton lisle. I’ve picked up the mostly wool pantherellas, but they don’t have the bright colors/patterns that the cotton ones come in. Top one is grey with pink heel/toe and the bottom one is black w/purple stripes.

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AE Kearney penny loafers in color black. Looks like original soles/heels.

BB Makers GF suit, 40S. Navy, single vents. However, both sleeves have only 2 buttons . Looks like I’m going button hunting.

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Santorelli FF trousers. 33x32ish. Color is a little lighter than navy.

 

[capnwes]

BB Makers GF suit, 40S. Navy, single vents. However, both sleeves have only 2 buttons

. Looks like I’m going button hunting.

2 cuff buttons is normal for BB suits of that time period.

 

[Cotton Dockers]

Great stuff, guys! All those bow ties - wow!

Paid way too much for this, but I couldn't resist...




Minty DB Overcoat from Chipp, union label dates it to 1949-62












Plus some other outerwear:

Grenfell Quilted Jacket (XL)




James Perse (L/XL?)




Been looking for a pub jacket since fall, found this J Crew Langham Jacket that will do nicely (N/A)





And a pretty recent BB made in Italy Charcoal Pinstripe Suit w/ FF Pants (43)

 

[GM-H]

That Chipp is DOPE! I had to pass on a dark blue Chipp birdseye suit from the 70s because the jacket had a small moth hole in the front. I acutally got so mad I had to leave the store. Even living 5 minutes out side of New Haven, I have only found 2 things by Chipp.

 

[YoungAmerican]

I saw that Chipp on the shelf and passed on it - not my size and it's the middle of summer in Los Angeles, where I've never needed an overcoat. Very cool piece, though.

 

[Cotton Dockers]

I saw that Chipp on the shelf and passed on it - not my size and it's the middle of summer in Los Angeles, where I've never needed an overcoat. Very cool piece, though.

Yeah, too big for me as well. But I figure somebody has got to need this beauty, right?

 

[SeaJen]

While I love a great flip find as much as the next man, days like today are why I thrift. Alden medallion cap toes, winter white BB flannels, and RLPL made in England sport coat (3/2 roll, side vent, ticket pocket), all my size. Photos to come.

 

[mb0893]

Stefano Ricci Tie with design in the light. Available.

 

[Shiny]



2 cuff buttons is normal for BB suits of that time period.

Thanks. Hope the fleabayers won't mind.

 

[barrelntrigger]

Hey guys,

I just uploaded all of my videos from my trip on youtube.

Check them out if you are interested!

https://www.youtube.com/user/BarrelnTrigger

 

[dexconstruct]

My first pair of thrifted shells. Nowhere near NOS, but they are Bostonian saddles. Like eazy said, shell is damn near magical in coming back to life.

 

[Nell]

Grabbed a shoe shine box full of brushes, PRL shirt, D&G shirt, NWT Robert Graham, another RG and a few other more mundane pieces this past week.

Of particular note:

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Guessing 80's from the label. Far from perfect condition, but couldn't pass on the first W&G piece I came across.

 

[Fueco]

Nothing crazy today...

Did find a NWOT Metolius chalk bag (any other climbers out there?). Also two ties that seem nice (Pierre Balmain and Italo Feretti?).