The official thrift/discount store bragging thread

[Beck]

a few things I found in the past month or so...everything available. Too much homework to post the reset.
ravazzolo

charvet pink paisley

80s converse 10.5


redwing 11.5



46L OrvisxHtweed

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pure cashmere zegna Small


mulholland bros x Eddie Bauer

S. Dali reprint

 

[barrelntrigger]

Pick me up in Fresno on the way. Plenty of Latina booty here for you Barrel.

Hmmmm, sounds good but those Latinas Bulldogs? If yes, then no...Sorry, not really into the hood ones...

Best I can do is some good carnitas in East LA… Also close to a thrift.

^ Didn't know Hartford was better than Flat Head, but I would echo Nataku's sentiment and purchase new. APC/Gustin/N&F are lower end, 3Sixteen/RRL/Sugar Cane medium, and some of the brands sold at Blue in Green (Samurai, et al) https://blueingreensoho.com/ are the grailzszszsz

I would put Gustin along side of RRL and Sugar Cane as mid tier.

Cliche is right. It's not the color of the edge that matters, it's the difference in the actual edge. What you showed was a raw edged denim that had stitching around it. Selvedge is an actual part of the denim and a result of the looms the denim was woven on. Here are some examples of colored selvedge:






Here are some examples of non-selvedge denim:





This is not true selvedge but a lame attempt at impersonating it:

Do you see the difference? I may not have the vocabulary to properly explain this. Someone like @barrelntrigger or @size 38R or @Nataku could probably do a much better job.

+1

I suppose you could also think of selvedge like pizza… With the legit ones, there's no question that the edge/crust is actually part of the rest of the denim/pizza. Then you see the others like the stuffed crust/garlic bread crust b.s. that's obviously something added on top of the other crust/made to look like it was part of it (of course the jeans with "normal" stitching were never trying to be something they weren't). Maybe I'm just hungry.

How about this thing.

That's a super rare collab!

STILL OFFERING A SELVEDGE DENIM GUIDE FOR JAWNZ N00BZ

The stitching you are talking about is called serging, and it prevents the denim (or any serged fabric) from fraying. Selvedge jeans don't need it because they are self-edged on the loom.

That said, I don't think selvedge is a definitive indicator of quality denim, there are lots of nice non-selvege jeans out there.

+ 1,000

I think selvedge is overrated and gimmicky but I just can't have it any other wayzzz!!!

 

[My Main Man]

That said, I don't think selvedge is a definitive indicator of quality denim, there are lots of nice non-selvege jeans out there.

Exactly. It's like saying that fresh cut meat makes for the best sandwich. Sure, it doesn't hurt, but that doesn't mean that Arby's has the best sandwiches. #knowledge

 

[ridethecliche]

But. They're on the inside of the pants. I assume we're saying that they roll up their cuffs, but even then, that's what, like 2 inches? Anyway, whatever works.

One usually rolls cuffs a little before getting on the bike. And they're small but they move every time you pedal so they're more noticeable. However, I certainly wouldn't use them as the only piece of reflective gear I had on my bike during a night ride...

 

[joshmick]

Every time I see those things, I shudder at the idea of riding in denim. I guess it works for some people!

The idea of riding my bike to work in spandex and then changing seems infinitely more annoying to me, haha

 

[Fueco]



The idea of riding my bike to work in spandex and then changing seems infinitely more annoying to me, haha

The idea of not showering when I get to work seems worse to me. Good thing I work from home these days!

 

[leftofthedial]

Only a couple of things so far this week:

Woolrich Woolen Mills Chambray Camp shirt (damn minty!) - Medium - Available.











Wings + Horns Polartec Duffle Hoodie - Small - Available.











And I took an opportunity to shoot some better shots of the Save Khaki and Ian Velardi finds.

Ian Velardi Cutaway Collar Chambray - Small - Available.
(peep the shoulder stitching!)







Save Khaki Cotton/Linen Shop Coat - Large - Available.

 

[highvoltorb]

What is this? Those snaps look interesting on that fabric.

pure cashmere zegna Small <img alt="" class="lightbox-enabled" data-id="1161681" data-type="61" src="http://www.styleforum.net/content/type/61/id/1161681/width/200/height/400/flags/LL" style="; 1161

http://www.styleforum.net/content/type/61/id/1161681/

 

[sparrow]

Real?

 

[46n2]

Stopped at a GW and found Isaia suit. 3-2 roll unvented. They wanted $40. I was all stoked then looked further:


I dont think that'll come out. Will it ?
Also the pants were split apart and didnt look repairable so I left the dang thing.

I did find a Ducati Tee for $3 though so thats cool.

 

[Digmenow]



Shout out to @Digmenow for the awesome AE cap toes. Literally exactly what I was looking for and fit great.

Happy that they worked out for you. Keep after that left toe box, though!

 

[jdrizzy]

Happy that they worked out for you. Keep after that left toe box, though!

nice dig, finally sold the caps. I was doing a long contemplation for the purchase, but i'm happy it fits alex perfectly.

 

[Digmenow]

Spoiler: Because you can ever have too many of these!

Ferrari Allen Wrench T-Handle from F430 Tool Kit

 

[Digmenow]



nice dig, finally sold the caps. I was doing a long contemplation for the purchase, but i'm happy it fits alex perfectly.

I was just about to PM you with the update. Sorry we couldn't hook up before but there will, no doubt, be another pair along in a bit.

 

[jdrizzy]

Three h&m suits at my VV, saw a staple grey in 38/33. How does h&m do for you guys?