The official thrift/discount store bragging thread

[gerbilunit]

part 2 of the introduction to JP streetwear is going up in a few hours..... how do you guys feel about me covering more than jeans??


FM, care to share? you must see some cool shizz

yes please!

 

[size 38R]

Bro, cover anything that's super obscure/super JPN fashion all tricked out and we don't see much of it in the states!

Well, i just thought that you guys might be passing on stuff because you never heard of it. so if it helps the thread even a bit. it's worth doing. a few more brands today. posting later.

 

[SpooPoker]



Maiden Noir jeans are pretty cool but not at Flat Head or IH level. Their SW is pretty dope but too similar to Norse Projects though...Actually, can I just call them NP ripoffs???!!! Haha, I kid, I kid! HAHA! I haz the same cowboy shirt!!! I actually haz this kick ass one with hella rose embroidered on it! Got it on discount years ago!

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Did you wear it to your wedding?

 

[Ace_Face]



Dutch rudder is my fav lol

Kentucky Meathook

 

[size 38R]

The obscure jp Grail guide, part 2.





"BIG JOHN" One of the originals. they are a grail for what they represent, as an older company. and they are well made too! quality 8.5/10
(these have seen a lot of wear time, they are well faded. but look ready to go for a lot longer)







"Kyoji Maruyama" Is a Japanese fashion designer, and the only way to describe his feel is "what characters in Final Fantasy wear". cool stuff, but not all for me. quality 8/10





"Number (N)ine" Are super desirable grail SW&D. and these were clearly made more for style than strength. simillar in level to G-star. just way more expensive. quality 7/10
Let's continue in retail, just to show the aesthetics of some more brands.






"BUZZ RICKSONS" Are a "Americana" tribute brand, and very 1940's influenced. with quality, well made stuff, good Denims, Good leathers. some of it i Dig. quality 9.5/10




"MOMOTARO" Are now famous, and they are good. nice denim, solid construction. famous with good reason. might kop in future.... quality 9/10






"TED Company"
Are a sister company of "Kaminari Garage". and their stuff is a mix of "Americana" and "car guy" influences. i dig this company a lot. fairly well made, fun style. quality 8/10
see these jackets to show the combination of the two company's with the black one featureng "Tedman" on the front. some great bad english on these too! love it.


back to the list....



"Studio D' Artisan"
A must for anyone who would call themselves a "Denim head". they are on the same level as SugarCanes, but just a little more concentrated on stronger Denims. great stuff . quality 8.5/10


"Pherrows" I have seen this stuff in the thrifts, and not kopped. but it is good stuff, just kopped other things. strong Denim, sewn well. grail beaters. workwear fosho. quality 8/10.



There is plenty more to see, and i will scour the thrifts to get pics for you guys. i hope you enjoy the variety. and kop if you see any in the states.
part 3 will be ALL items found in thrifts, like part 1. seeing things in the retail environment illustrates the genre of things i find in trifts. and i can show you garments in new condition.
all items pictured are quality, and keepers for sure. some have great resale value if that's your thing also. 90% is made in japan, but all is japan streetwear brands. the styles here are totally different. and only limited by the wearer's imagination. please forgive the long posts. part 3 in a few days.

Happy hunting!

Edit: i would like to add that i see all these company's in thrifts. but they close earlier than the retail store. so i went there for pics. i have kopped Tedman's and kaminari at thrifts. Buzz Rickson is always too expensive. and momotaro was sold when i went out yesterday. so retail made it easy to show them.

 

[matty long legs]

NWT zegna wool sweater.

Spoo, look for an email this week about a big box o' stuff I want to send your way.

 

[thefastlife]

finally got around to taking pics of my available ties...LOTS of photos, take a look!

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[thefastlife]

and some shoes

Church's Custom Grades and Alden monks

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edit: this thing isn't too good at keeping the photos in the order you uploaded them.

 

[size 38R]

TFL: some nice ties in there. you are really growing as a thrifter.

 

[Snoogz]

Angry dragon?

I don't recall that being anything.

Nope. It's strawberry shortcake

This doesn't ring a bell either...I thought it was something on the lines of "bloody Pirate" or something. Because when they bleed from the nose, you kick their shin, so they start hoping on one foot...my memory fails me at times.

 

[thefastlife]



TFL:  some nice ties in there. you are really growing as a thrifter.

Thanks bruddah! You no likey the shoes?

 

[evolutionofRW]

Cuse/Duke at 6:30 for me. Game of the century thus far. E-thriftedspentalotofmoney on tickets. Carrier Dome be rockin with 36k expected. I was there the last time the NCAA attendance record was broken, it was bananas in there.

Edit: I wanted to get College Gameday tickets, they were free but first come first served. They always hand those things out at the dumbest times, like 10am last Friday I think. I was at a client 45 min away so missed out.

that was a hell of a game! I watched it on TV!

 

[size 38R]

Thanks bruddah! You no likey the shoes?

yes, i like the last pair very much. if my size... i wantz.

"The shocker"

 

[suited]

Couple of sweets.

Mix of PRL and BB ties (one Faconnable). My first wool PRL tie.

NWOT Isaia, NWT Brioni pants (both going to my dad, probably. Came across the pants for $56)

Dual Vent goodness - cashmere/wool blend

 

[vexco]

found some alright stuff yesterday. will get pics up today sometime. thanks for the rest of that guide, 38R. really appreciate it.