Show Us Your Purchases....GUYS !

GoldenEraFan · Jul 29, 2010

jamespowers said:
As with everything vintage, trust but verify. Have a look over at the Show Us Your Ties thread for a fair amount of tie collectors just like you and I.
http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?t=4434&page=127&highlight=Show+us+your+ties

Thanks, I was looking for that thread!

jamespowers · Jul 29, 2010

GoldenEraFan said:
Thanks, I was looking for that thread!

No problem. Thanks for posting them.

DAJE · Aug 16, 2010

Today's acquisitions

Not sure whether to post here or in the "Thrift shop finds" thread, appropriate to both I guess.

First up: RM Williams trousers. Ten (Australian) dollars, barely used. I really wanted something like these, the only problem is they're size 32 and I'm a 30, but for $10 I couldn't resist. They fit OK, not too baggy, quite wearable, but one size down would have been perfect. (I know; gift horse, mouth, etc.)

Next up, Pierre by Winestock shoes. $6. All leather, made in Poland of all places. Perfect fit, a little wear but plenty of life left in them. I'll give them a bit of a cleanup before wearing, they're quite dusty.

THe Conductor · Aug 23, 2010

Picked up a Union Pacific conductor uniform. Needs a little altering to fit better.

Shown is preliminary test fitting. Higher quality photos to come at a later date.

Johnny J · Sep 8, 2010

Hollywood waist trousers

Here are some Hollywood waist trousers I purchased not too long ago on ebay. They were New old stock, never worn with the tag still on them.

The seller said they were from the 1940s.

Johnny J · Sep 8, 2010

1950s shoes

I bought these last week on ebay:

cookie · Sep 8, 2010

Johnny J said:
I bought these last week on ebay:

Those split toes are beautifully made. The stitching is very fine and awesome quality. Could you identify the manufacturer for the Lounge please?

Johnny J · Sep 8, 2010

cookie said:
Those split toes are beautifully made. The stitching is very fine and awesome quality. Could you identify the manufacturer for the Lounge please?

Yes; Here are a couple of close ups on the heel and inside markings. Could you please tell me more about them? The fella that sold them to me only said they were from the 50's.

Jan · Sep 9, 2010

It's been about 10 years, since I've wanted a jacket like this.

Only for the last few years, have I know about certain brands, fits, details and what not.

But I finally have a Schott Perfecto...

It's from the 1980's, of course I'd love to find a 1950's-60's perfecto in this condition... But I do not have $5XX+ to throw away on one single thing.

jamespowers · Sep 13, 2010

THe Conductor said:
Picked up a Union Pacific conductor uniform. Needs a little altering to fit better.

Shown is preliminary test fitting. Higher quality photos to come at a later date.

That is superb! I know some train memorabilia collectors that would just die for one of those. Great find. :eusa_clap

Nick D · Oct 3, 2010

Got this pair of Albert Thurston braces for £10, quite pleased about that.

HosManHatter · Oct 8, 2010

Some killer finds my fellow FLers!

Here`s some of my latest finds:

Vintage (70s?) Europe Craft mid-thigh length,very heavy weight,db suede jacket ($17.99) - - -

http://s650.photobucket.com/albums/...Finds/?action=view&current=EuropeCraft002.jpg

David Taylor sports jacket in near-new condition,brown hound`s tooth,($5.88) - - -

http://s650.photobucket.com/albums/...ds/?action=view&current=DavidTaylorjkt002.jpg

Stafford (J.C.Penny`s) navy trench coat,classic style ($9.99) - - -

http://s650.photobucket.com/albums/...re Finds/?action=view&current=navytrench2.jpg

Another trench coat by an unknown mfg. ($14.99) but in a very light and soft material.Color is a cool coffee brown - - -

http://s650.photobucket.com/albums/...re Finds/?action=view&current=brntrench01.jpg

Classy looking men`s silk scarf ($0.97) - - -

http://s650.photobucket.com/albums/...re Finds/?action=view&current=silkscarf01.jpg

This cool little silk pocket square ($0.66) with peach background and green paisleys - - -

http://s650.photobucket.com/albums/...tore Finds/?action=view&current=silkpsq01.jpg

Am I the only one who get`s a high from picking up nice med. to high end garments and accessories with little to no wear for LESS than you would spend on 1 silly print t-shirt at Wal-Mart??? OMG!

The Deacon · Oct 26, 2010

Cigar Shell Cordovan perforated captoe bal

The Deacon · Nov 4, 2010

Actual name is Alden Cigar Shell Medallion Tip on Hampton Last. A Custom Make for an Asian store only.

Mr. Garrulus · Feb 18, 2011

Today I bought this non-stiff collar (the stud was already mine), sadly I had my hopes too high up. I knew it was too white to be over 100 years old since it is not starched and is missing company name and the size. Even at the store I asked about if this is new.

- I don't know but it is definitely not from 2005!

Well at home I googled that name in the tag and learned that he is an actor. In 2005 he was in a play called "Oväder" (Storm), written by August Strindberg in 1907. So this had to belong to him and his character during that time.

Or then it has happened a coincidence with extremely small chances and this really is from 1905.

Lesson learnt: You cannot always be lucky!

Oh well, at least I now have a collar (which has belonged to an actor). It is 7cm(~2,75inch) high. Not vintage but nice. I paid 15$ 60c for it.

sproily · Feb 19, 2011

Ok. Here are some of my latest finds. There are still some that I don't have photos of or the photos didn't work out.

A 40's-50's shacket (shirt/jacket) meant for sports, there are lots of these in Finland. Lightweight cotton poplin. Perfect fit 10€

Another shacket, rough olive cotton, same great fit 10€

Box of collars. Thanks http://fionatimantti.blogspot.com. Sadly they are too big.

sproily · Feb 19, 2011

Collar thingies, thanks to to Fiona again

A pair of dove gray flannel (or the like) trousers for a friend, yes, you know who you are

12€ Notice the super wide belt loops/tunnels and fob pocket

sproily · Feb 19, 2011

Plus fours, a little on the small size. They fit, but in a few years.... 15€
feat. my liquor cabinet.

Beautifyl heavyweight wool reiterhose, perfect fit, even if slightly short, it doesn't matter with these. 15€

There are still some women's stuff that I didn't post here. Maybe in the women's equivalent thread...

Oh yeah, these are all deadstock.

And yes: I love Finland for vintage

Mr. Garrulus · Feb 19, 2011

This collar box from 20-30's with a few collars and studs.

It is darker though and would maybe need cleaning, any idea how?

Flat Foot Floey · Feb 20, 2011

Great finds Sproily. Cant wait to see you wear them^^
Lucky guy who gets these trousers, too

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