Wings & Horns and W+H/Spruce sample sale

[2000dB]

If anyone feels like picking up some small v-necks for me, it would be very appreciated. I'd of course course pay for the trouble.

 

[chronoaug]

Damn you, canada. I wish Orlando didn't suck for clothes. Nieman Marcus is the highest end place here, and they don't have much in terms of street wear. And no boutiques to be found.

 

[MJRH]

Well, none of my fellow Vancouverites have chimed in, so I suppose it's up to me. I've posted in Buying & Selling regarding this sale, anybody interested in the somewhat limited options may request pieces there. To forestall a few obvious requests, I saw no black tiger fleece or pinstripes throughout the entire inventory. There were a whole ton of white hoodies, but other than that, the tiger fleece was rather scarce. There were also a lot of shirts I'd never seen before - polos, v-necks, sweatshirts, etc. It's quite late now, but tomorrow (Saturday) I'll be posting pictures of what I picked up for myself, including a very interesting "W&H 400 Rider Blazer" made of 50% cotton and 50% "nylon combat cloth", which I'd never seen before.

 

[ineffable]

I went in today, kind of late though, and really, i didn't see much of interest. I'll probably go again next week. I would offer to take orders, but really, the place is small and the selection is limited to whatever is out on the floor (which is not much), so I think I'll just pick up anything i see that looks decent and see if anyone here wants it. If not I'll just throw it on ebay.

 

[HOT Sriracha]

Any M or L zipup hoodies? Tiger, pinstripe, whatever. Slim or regular fit will do.

I'm willing to pay a good finders fee.

 

[chronoaug]

I think if vancouver people just pick up as many good looking items in S or M they can afford at the time, they'll more than make all their money back on the forum. S or M stuff will sell before the day is out if posted here.

 

[MJRH]

I took pictures of the Rider Blazer I bought at the sale, they're up on a flickr page I made. Beware of big file sizes.

 

[Arethusa]

God, I wish we'd just invade you and get it over with.

 

[thisisme]

its snowing here now

 

[Kane]

Originally Posted by thisisme

so are these hoodies no good or what

I think we made a bunch to mess around with. I managed to snag one in a grey-green-charcoal, one of two in existence. A whole bunch were dyed a really bright green (which can, of course, be overdyed again). I think there were about 2 more in white.

They're samples to mess around with, and were never offered to retail.

 

[Kane]

Originally Posted by MJRH

It's quite late now, but tomorrow (Saturday) I'll be posting pictures of what I picked up for myself, including a very interesting "W&H 400 Rider Blazer" made of 50% cotton and 50% "nylon combat cloth", which I'd never seen before.

It's Canadian Military fabric, and the garment is styled after WWI or WWI motorcycle rider's uniform. The little tail on the back (shown tucked in its holder) is meant to go between the legs and button up front so the jacket doesn't ride up when you're on a bike in the rain.

Original versions were made in leather, and a full ensemble would include pants, boots, goggles and those leather skullcaps with the ear flaps.

 

[chronoaug]

Are the white ones slim or classic fit? I'd love to get my hands on a white one to possibly mess around with dyes or leave as is if they're cheap. $45 would be fun to make my own color w+h hoodie

 

[ddohnggo]

kane, will they be taking only CAD or USD as well?

 

[Kane]

Prob CAD Only. US$'s a hassle unless you want to give it to us at par -- which wouldn't make much of a difference at this point considering the prices...

 

[kumoo]

Originally Posted by Kane

Prob CAD Only. US$'s a hassle unless you want to give it to us at par -- which wouldn't make much of a difference at this point considering the prices...

kane- were you there at the sample sale? i think you are the guy who gave me the army green hoodie..