The official thrift/discount store bragging thread

indesertum · Aug 22, 2009

HOLY ****

So my school has a dump and run where people dump things at the end of the school year and are sold at the beginning of the next school year for charity.

I went today to buy a fan for a freshman I know and I thought I'd saunter by the men's clothing section just to see if there was anything valuable.

I found a navy Engineered Garments unlined duffel coat (chesterfield I think) in medium for $5!!!!! I was seriously contemplating buying one at retail at drinkwater, but holy crap!!! It's in need of a wash, but I am honestly very happy. I want to go back and donate some more money.

jeremyjoe · Aug 22, 2009

ive had some request for the other zegna suit i found....ill see if they still there and maybe trade for them

Nataku · Aug 22, 2009

Originally Posted by antirabbit

Wow, we hit the jackpots on the same day!

I finally found a Kiton suit.
A 100% CASHMERE SUIT!!!! In perfect condition, fits like a glove. $29.92
A Kiton Blue Blazer, seems to be a size too large for me. It is shown as a 58L, but fits like a 44-46, not really a L.
A Zegna, 1/4 lined travel blazer for $4.00 somehow still basted shut.
I am not sure if I will keep it or see if the thrifters want to trade for something cool?
Then I found a pair of brown Peal and CO BRAND NEW Monk straps, Totally unworn.
They were $5.00, not my size, but I had to pick them up.

Wow, it was a lucky day for sure! That's an awesome score considering I've only found one Kiton item (a suit) in my entire 8+ year thrifting stretch. A cashmere suit that fits perfectly no less! Amazing.....

tsaltzma · Aug 24, 2009

This week -

Charvet, 2 Zegna, Hermes, Carrot & Gibbs ties
Polo chukkas NWOT
Foster Rainey(??) handmade in spain captoe lace-up boots
Andrea Puccini(??) handmade in italy plaintoe blucher boots

all this for about $40.

A little bonus kicker in the electronics department... a Technics SL-1200 MK2 DJ turntable for $20.

tonylumpkin · Aug 24, 2009

Two nice finds this week, a beautiful paisley Charvet tie and a pair of AE Hamilton penny loafers in shell cordovan. Both in excellent condition. The shoes have developed an incredible patina that leans more towards whiskey or revello than the burgundy they are supposed to be.

EBTX66 · Aug 24, 2009

After making my rounds this weekend and coming up completely empty handed I am beginning to believe that the cashmere Kiton scored by Antirabbit and the multiple Brioni-gasm that Nataku recently experienced has so depleted the cosmic supply of thrifting karma that there is none left for us mere mortals.

Nataku · Aug 24, 2009

The odd thing is, when others score big, I usually run across a great find as well. It's happened a lot in the past and it happened on the same day as Antirabbit last Wednesday. There's still hope - keep at it!

tsaltzma · Aug 24, 2009

Found a couple interesting items today. Any help on them would be appreciated.

Brioni Roman Style for de Lisi odd jacket - looks vintage, heavy gray wool with red flecks, peak lapel, pick stitching - Brioni Roma buttons - this doesn't fit me, but I haven't seen a Brioni in my travels before so I thought i'd pick it up.. if it's junk I can return it.

Abital blue & gray wool pinstripe suit - I researched this a little - they were bought out in the 80's by Corneliani, but I don't know if they kept the Abital name going at all? - it has pick stitching, two buttons on the front, two on the sleeves.. fits me perfect.

antirabbit · Aug 24, 2009

Originally Posted by Nataku

The odd thing is, when others score big, I usually run across a great find as well. It's happened a lot in the past and it happened on the same day as Antirabbit last Wednesday. There's still hope - keep at it!

You are right, our thrift karma is connected....

tonylumpkin · Aug 24, 2009

Originally Posted by tsaltzma

Found a couple interesting items today. Any help on them would be appreciated.

Brioni Roman Style for de Lisi odd jacket - looks vintage, heavy gray wool with red flecks, peak lapel, pick stitching - Brioni Roma buttons - this doesn't fit me, but I haven't seen a Brioni in my travels before so I thought i'd pick it up.. if it's junk I can return it.

I think its safe to say that no Brioni is junk. Some of their cuts have passed out of fashion, but their quality is still there so long as it isn't physically worn out. Judging the styling of this jacket would require a few more pictures, perhaps on a model or a hanger.

JonHecht · Aug 24, 2009

Warning: tons of images Decently big grab, I'll probably put them up for sale once I take detailed measurements (I'm learning!) Solidish gray Hugo Boss DB suit, one button missing. ~42R, but with long arms:

The reason that I said solidish was because there is a very faint gray downward pinstripe that I wouldn't really call a pinstripe because it is very difficult to notice unless one examines the suit *very* closely. It has a slight elongating effect. Donna Karan pinstripe suit:

Saks 5th, Valentino Uomo DB suit.

Mainline Zegna black pants, sorry for bad photos on this one. I'll redo it later, if there's a request:

Santorelli super 120's black pants. I have to say that these are some of the lightest and softest feeling pants that I've ever touched:

backboard60 · Aug 24, 2009

Might stop buy the local shop sooner or later before school starts.....

nice Hugo Boss grey suit find ^^^^

Stewie · Aug 25, 2009

Well today I walked into my local fav thrift...been going there for years...but I've just now re-established my love for quality clothing, not just vintage, so I have been wanting a nice DB to wear and had not had any luck. I saw this nice blue DB and it looked like it was my size (even though they never size jackets correctly.) I didn't even look at the name just tried it on. Fit great! Don't think I'll need to do any tailoring on it at all. Since I saw the tag said "Made in Italy", I looked at the maker and suprisingly it's a Belvest. Priced at $4.99, I think I got a deal!

Other recent finds include Cole Haan Spectators (Italian Hand Made), Cole Haan Derby (Made in England), and and lotsa vintage wear

EBTX66 · Aug 25, 2009

Originally Posted by Stewie

... it's a Belvest. Priced at $4.99, I think I got a deal! ... Other recent finds include Cole Haan Spectators (Italian Hand Made) ...

I would consider finding a Belvest my biggest score to date. Good job. My shoe closet is full but I've always got my eyes open for a pair of spectators. I've never seen any yet while thrifting so you get today's

DoTheGrownup · Aug 25, 2009

Originally Posted by JonHecht

Warning: tons of images Donna Karan pinstripe suit:

I found a DK Signature suit once. Made in Italy. Seemed very HQ, much better than the DKNY stuff you see everywhere these days.

Originally Posted by Stewie

Well today I walked into my local fav thrift...been going there for years...but I've just now re-established my love for quality clothing, not just vintage, so I have been wanting a nice DB to wear and had not had any luck. I saw this nice blue DB and it looked like it was my size (even though they never size jackets correctly.) I didn't even look at the name just tried it on. Fit great! Don't think I'll need to do any tailoring on it at all. Since I saw the tag said "Made in Italy", I looked at the maker and suprisingly it's a Belvest. Priced at $4.99, I think I got a deal!
I have a Belvest suit made for Davide Cenci that I paid about $15-$20 for. Navy blue nailhead. I think it's currently my favorite suit in my closet.

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