The official thrift/discount store bragging thread - Part II (May 2015 - Sept. 2018)

[Letric]

Yeah Canali's fabric selections really improved after the switch from Blue label to Brown... I believe that was around like 2004? Much more plaids and checks, more flannels and cashmere blends. Their styling seemed to take a boost as well.

 

[wumpyfish]

Found 2 massimo bizzocchi ties with open rectangle ends, anyone recognize this style? Also, a nice pocket square with the tag cut out

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Plus a PRL Field coat and flannel shirt, a Brooks OCBD, a couple of no name Italian ties and a Brooks Bros pink cotton stripe and some A&E Manchesters that might work with a sock liner or extra insole.

 

[gonz67]

Beautiful sports coat. Is it a light wool, so one can wear it in Florida?

 

[DerekS]



Found 2 massimo bizzocchi ties with open rectangle ends, anyone recognize this style?

id be willing to bet that was a cheap way to shorten the length for a shorter fella. have you meaasured it? Ive seen that a few times and theyre always a couple inches under 58.

 

[Wrong Crowd]

I have a buddy who isn't a thrifter who found some Ray-Bans and has doubts as to their authenticity. I'm pretty sure they're good but I'm not a sunglasses expert... would somebody mind giving an expert opinion?

 

[Letric]

^ Let's see a close up shot of the "Ray Ban" on the front lens, and also is there little "RB" etchings on the sides of the lenses by the frames? Those should be there if they have the original RB lenses. If not the rest looks okay but I'm not an expert on that model just Wayfarers/Clubmasters/Aviators.

Also, bend the arm so the hinge is exposed and make sure its nice and solid, not some cheap hinge.

 

[Wrong Crowd]

As requested: pictures of the hinge and logo:





I don't know what makes a hinge good but the action seems smooth. I couldn't get a photo of the etching on the lens, but it's there.

 

[AlexJ1100]

I have a buddy who isn't a thrifter who found some Ray-Bans and has doubts as to their authenticity. I'm pretty sure they're good but I'm not a sunglasses expert... would somebody mind giving an expert opinion?

What @Letric said.

Aside from that, I often see fakes screw up the logo on the arm and just based on looking at RB's stock photos they match up well.

I also wouldn't be too concerned with this model being faked. Don't take this the wrong way, but that model is one of their cheaper ones, and given the price and popularity difference between those and the Wayfarers/Aviator, I don't think anyone would bother faking them.

 

[Letric]

Yeah those hinges are the good solid style, not the cheapo screw-on flimsy ones. Printing on the lens looks good.

 

[capnwes]

 

[Bahljs]

Those Canali shirts have been desdstock for a while judging by the yellowing of that plastic, huh? That's fantastic. This thread has opened my eyes; I knew people kept sneakers "on ice/unworn" for a while but had no idea collecting and keeping high end pieces was a thing until Mr. Big came around for @SpooPoker and now this?

Amazing fellas.

 

[capnwes]

The yellow is only on the Exclusive collection shirts, probably just the color they used.

 

[impuntura]

One item for myself.

 

[wumpyfish]

one is 57 and the other is 60, .....perhaps an ephemeral trend that had its day and a half...

 

[LooknGr8]

Hola from vacation. Found these BB chocolate surede made in USA. Are they Alden or AE or someone else? Immguessing AE.

THx for the knowledge.