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

[impuntura]

Pop on this brand for me.velvet dinner jacket.anybody know the maker ?

 

[leftofthedial]

Hit a few stores today with my BFF today.

Gustin x 2 - M TL (tall?) - available.

Old as **** sweater. Anyone know the label? Haven't done any research yet.

Vintage Reebok MIUSA Tank top

Tiny (34) APC Trench

Rayon shirt for me

I feel like this brand will be the next big thing thanks to the Gosha collab.

And I was way stoked to come across this.

Seemingly unworn/washed. Boys XL

 

[impuntura]

I don't get the Gosha stuff it's all ******* hideous .

 

[TheNeedMachine]

Well, Zegna's customer service gets an A on prompt response time but they get a solid F for outcome. I found a nice Zegna sport coat a while back with unfinished sleeves. Sent them a message to see if I'd be able to buy sleeve buttons that matched the buttons I did have (keep in mind these aren't gold-plated or anything. Standard tort-style. Just got this response:

"I was contacted from Zegna online regarding a full set of buttons i do have them and the cost of them is $80. plus a $20 dollars for ground shipping. If you have any questions you can contact me at ...

Thank you "

Wow, that sucks. I had pretty much the opposite experience - stellar customer service and follow-up.
Thought I had posted about it here, but searching the thread several ways I can't find it...long story shortened: after ~ 20 emails with a guy in Italy, and Zegna personnel having to go through training related to shipping items with batteries, they did send me a replacement control module for my Zegna Icon jacket. No charge for anything - the unit or shipping from Italy. Got it a couple weeks ago.

Anyway, re: blazer buttons, several times I've bought new matching front and sleeve buttons from a sewing / fabric store and paid to have them all sewn on. Either way you'd have to have all the sleeve buttons put on, so you're just swapping out an extra 2 or 3 front buttons - cheap and easy fix.

 

[kbadgley84]

@leftofthedial
That is Sand Knit, I found a 1940's Sand Knit letterman cardigan a while back. Did really well on the bay. There are a few sites that have info on that particular company

 

[SpooPoker]



Branded authentic racing apparel is defo a thing. more so if vintage, and in a colorway that could easily fit in with casual street wear.
that Honda jacket was very special item. as it fits all the criteria for a race wear grail.


racewear from before things got cluttered with too many patches seem to work a lot better.

Did I do this right?

I'll be in Brooklyn this weekend. Sorry @SpooPoker
: Oyster Bay seems like an ocean away.  

Come on its an hour and a half tops!

 

[Shoeluv]

Anyone else regret label chasing as soon as you brought it home? I bought this hideous thing cause it was Zegna and 100% cashmere.



eThrift RLBL made in Italy Large

Salvatore Ferragamo

Allen Edmonds $35 eThrift tiny bit to tight for me (Fueco & Spoo *TWNMSE (Thats what no man said ever))

 

[Nataku]



@Nataku
Is this a good one?

Not high buck but tiger stripe is hot right now, so worth grabbing at thrift prices. Camo Clan. Late 70's-early 80's.

 

[Nataku]



Pop on this brand for me.velvet dinner jacket.anybody know the maker ?

I don't know much, but I think they were somehow related to Seize sur Vingt.

 

[JohnAAG]

@Shoeluv I actually like that vest! But then again, all my taste is in my mouth ...

 

[TheNeedMachine]

Anyone else regret label chasing as soon as you brought it home?

Used to a lot, early on. But still do sometimes. Most recent was a farking Gant #grail sweatshirt. Paid up a bit for it since it was $175 new. Last one went on ebay for $20, NWT. Even if it was my size I'd probably never wear it. Stupid purchase on my part.

 

[SpooPoker]



Used to a lot, early on.  But still do sometimes.  Most recent was a farking Gant #grail sweatshirt.  Paid up a bit for it since it was $175 new.  Last one went on ebay for $20, NWT. Even if it was my size I'd probably never wear it.  Stupid purchase on my part. 

change it to #fail.

 

[kbadgley84]



Not high buck but tiger stripe is hot right now, so worth grabbing at thrift prices. Camo Clan. Late 70's-early 80's.

Awesome thanks, always get excited seeing tiger stripe hoping its Vietnam era. Maybe some day

 

[Nataku]

Vietnam-era tiger stripe is very distinct. Once you see it, you'll be able to spot it a mile away. They're still out there.

 

[Fueco]

Vietnam-era tiger stripe is very distinct. Once you see it, you'll be able to spot it a mile away. They're still out there.