The official thrift/discount store bragging thread

[Temujin]

Found a nice pair of Nordstrom black loafers. I've passed on them before, but these are genuine crocodile tops/vamps & leather sides. Made in Italy, not sure by whom.

 

[Nataku]

Originally Posted by TheWGP

As long as I'm posting, if you find something not in your size don't just think "gosh, what could have been" - pick it up and trade or flip it, and then get your size. Many of the guys can tell you awesome stories about high-level swaps that worked out great. The one thing I hate to read about on this thread is someone saying "Yeah, I found a Kiton, but it was a hair too long for me so I left it." Seriously?

This x eleventy billion! If it's Neapolitan (Isaia, Borrelli, Kion, Attolini, Barba, Finamore.....) or just high quality stuff like Brioni, Oxxford, Savile Row bespoke - someone on here will want it and they will make it worth your while to grab it.

 

[frenchy]

Originally Posted by AlanC

This has been suggested before, but let me urge newer thrifters to do it again. Instead of thrifting next time, find the best, most expensive men's shops or department stores in your area. Go there and browse. Look at the ties, look at the tailored clothing, look at the sportswear--touch it. Look at the price tags. Learn what good stuff looks and feels like.

The kind of finds posted here ought to be the things that get your heart pumping and your palms sweaty. I guarantee you that's what BBC felt when he saw that Kiton above.

i personally get a "chubby" instead

 

[Digmenow]

Originally Posted by frenchy

i personally get a "chubby" instead

Pics or GTFO....wait. Nvm.

 

[Xenos]

A few things recently:

Zegna Couture Napoli SC, size 44, but the length, shoulders and sleeves fit my 40R body, so will just take it in a bit (well, more than than "a bit").

Richard James, silk and linen SC.

Marc Jacobs, Made in Italy cotton SC.

Ties - Kiton, PRL, no tag, Piatelli, David August, vintage Lew Ritter.

If anyone recognizes the pattern on the silk lining of the brown wool tie, I would appreciate a clue as I am currently clueless.

 

[frenchy]

Originally Posted by Digmenow

Pics or GTFO....wait. Nvm.

uploading...

 

[caseyfud]

Originally Posted by Navi

Piss off. Be constructive or stfu.

Go back to selling crap clothes in your thread.

Originally Posted by Navi

Fair enough. Never said you had to like it, but **** if I'm going to take that from the guy who wouldnt know quality if it bit him **********.

Your avatar photo makes reading those comments 100x better

 

[Temujin]

Originally Posted by Temujin

Found a nice pair of Nordstrom black loafers. I've passed on them before, but these are genuine crocodile tops/vamps & leather sides. Made in Italy, not sure by whom.

These are actually Saks Fifth Ave.

 

[Temujin]

A few other shoe acquisitions: The loafers are new J&M's, burgundy Alden wingtips, tan Allen Edmonds, burgundy FL Imperial saddles.

 

[TheODGuy]

Originally Posted by dahl5yankees

I bought one a couple weeks ago (my second), pretty well made. Used and in excellent
condition, they fetch about $35 bucks on Ebay. I flipped one that was too big and keeping
the one in my size. If you think about the $3 you spent, keep it. If you start thinking
about $35, sell.

Thanks for the input! I stopped by at another thrift store later on this afternoon in my area and found:

1.) NWOT Lorenzini shirt - $3 (Way too big though - 17.5)
2.) Wool/cashmere Canali sweater - $3.50
3.) Zanella pleated pants - $4 (My size)
4.) Z for Zegna shirt (i know i know...) - $3
5.) NWOT Ferragamo windowpane shirt - $2.50
6.) PINK Shirt - $3
7.) Valentino tie - $1.50

Definitely not the greatest finds in the world, but it'll do for now.

 

[Temujin]

Some others: FootJoy Classics, Bruno Magli loafers, black Allen Edmonds Park Avenue, cognac J & M "Trampoline", J & M "The Whitehouse Collection"

 

[Mannix]

Originally Posted by Xenos

Zegna Couture Napoli SC, size 44, but the length, shoulders and sleeves fit my 40R body, so will just take it in a bit (well, more than than "a bit").

Machine sewn buttonholes on a Zenga Couture? Hmm...

 

[jkidd41011]

This thread has helped me a lot. Stuff I would have thought was an awesome score two years ago I don't give a 2nd look at now. Even if your plan is to flip it, some things the margin is so low, whne you factor in your time it's not worth it.

 

[ThinkDerm]

Originally Posted by jkidd41011

This thread has helped me a lot. Stuff I would have thought was an awesome score two years ago I don't give a 2nd look at now. Even if your plan is to flip it, some things the margin is so low, whne you factor in your time it's not worth it.

always true

 

[frenchy]

couple of cool items today

a brand new VESPA limited edition all leather messenger bag.
perfect since i just bought a new 15 inch laptop this week and was planning on buying a bag for it.
no idea why anybody would donate this,it had to come with a scooter since the model number is stamped on it.
i mean if i had bought a limited edition scooter i would probably keep everything that came with it,but i stopped questioning "thrift logic" the first time i found a real diamond ring a few years back.

secondly a nice pair of $500 jeans from PRPS,and lastly a brand new pair of Clarks Desert shoes in my size in white.Frenchy is happy