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Stumbled across these today. I can't recall who the resident Hermes expert is, but can anyone tell me what to look out for to verify authenticity? They each have the 11 to 5 weave pattern.
Pretty good day:
L-R, top-bottom: Zanella, Hugo Boss, Zanella, Dunhill (my first). Disappointed to find that the Zanellas don't go for much on the 'bay. Oh well, they're really nice and my size so if they don't sell, I'm more than glad to keep them.
3 NWT Neiman Marcus branded v-neck pullovers. Top to bottom: 55/45 silk/cashmere, 70/30 silk/cashmere, 70/20/10 merino wool, silk, cashmere. Really nice sweaters and my size, so I might keep one/all of them. I never find nice NWT stuff, so definitely happy with it.
Did you not want the two Zegna shirts that were right by the Zanellas?
Hey y'all, first post. Long time thrifter, short time StyFo lurker. I've been a member on Super Future (what I equate with the acronym "SF") for awhile, but I digress. I'll start off my first post with a question. Just hit a shop across the street from me and saw a Brioni Sport dress shirt, not a mainline and not a ...for Neiman Marcus or something similar. Kind of a drab tan color and not heavily starched like other freshly dry cleaned Brioni shirts I've seen. Is this a diffusion brand? Does Brioni even need to diffuse their lines, as it seems most people have no idea about these old school tailoring houses?
Secondly, I left behind two pairs of Zegna mainline cords in a size FORTY TWO waist. They were only $2.50 apiece after the half off discount, but I seriously doubt any fashion-minded person is going to snag these at any price, eBay or on StyFo. I also left behind a mainline Zegna suit in 46L. At $30.00 after half price discount, I couldn't be bothered to hold onto it should no one be interested. It's been there for a few weeks and the sale will go on for the remainder of the week if anyone is interested in any of these.
Mainly, before I get too deep I'd like to know more about the diffusion tactic a lot of brands use and if there are any glaring examples in the ultra-high end brands so that I don't get stoked on buying a PRL-equivalent diffusion brand for a stiff mark-up.
Thanks for the detailed response, Simon. I hit up about five stores today and picked up some gems that are up for trade/sale as well as some solid pieces for myself.
3 x Charles Tyrwhitt striped 15/33 FC . One of them is a Super 180s, which I imagine is the finest of the three
Burberry's Prorsum pinstriped suit, size unknown, but I would venture to guess 41/42R SC, 32/34 trousers. Super 120s wool
Yves Saint Laurent (Made in France) SC and vest 41R, both of which I imagine to be from a 3pc suit. Couldn't find the pants, but I think the color is enough of a staple color (midweight grey) that I can find some appropriate pants.
Canali SC 41R in a nice brown windowpane pattern. Silky Super 100s wool.
Canali 16 1/2/42 FC in a blue/white microstripe
AE 10B suede tassle loafers...fantastic condition on the uppers, needs to be reheeled
Vasque hiking boots (!) 10D I've been looking for these for quite some time and finally they smacked me in the face at my last stop.
Firstly, does anyone give a hoot about YSL? It's such an overhyped luxe brand, but this older stuff, especially vented and visibly tailored, is still quite fresh in my eyes. Everything except for the Vasque boots is up for trade, I can provide photos if you are at all interested.
Found an item that's giving me trouble and was wondering if anyone has some insight. It's an unlined, hand rolled and hand sewn with red yarn (?) wool tie from Gorgone. It's made in Italy, but I can't find anything about Gorgone. Any ideas? Perfect fall tie with a cream, caramel, green, and black houndstooth pattern.