Show Us Your Purchases....GUYS !

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[JoeNiblick]

New Satchel (It's not a purse, it's European!)

I just posted this in another thread, but I'm excited about my recent purchase. I bought it in Guatemala for $20. It's nice, sturdy leather, and I'll be using it on an upcoming trip to Italy. I don't think I could pull it off in the States, at least not here in Lansing!

It's kind of hard to tell the size from the picture, but it's about 8 x 11 inches. It's the perfect size when out and about in a city, but a little small for everyday work stuff (and a little too close to an American woman's purse).

 

[Lefty]

My wife and I each got something at an estate sale today. Unfortunately, mine doesn't fit - but it was too cool to pass up.

wife's blouse

1927 sweater

 

[sproily]

The chain 5€, collar bars 2€ a pop

the watch is something that's easily disposable. Something I wont have to care too much for. Intended for everyday use.

 

[Narodnik]

5 dollars. Not cordovan leather, but from lottusse. Very nice long wing tips and fit.

 

[Mario]

1950's NOS unhemmed gabardine pants (BaronKurtz opined they might even possibly be from the 60's). Got them for $51.00.

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[Tomasso]

Not cordovan leather

They look like cordovan to me.

 

[cookie]

They look like cordovan to me.

No. Lotusse use corrected grain I believe even though a highly rated shoe on the international level.

 

[volatile]

Two Tones from Pennangalan (Uk...bought online) They were not too expensive but the quality is only mediocre so to speak.

Do you have a direct link to these, perchance?

 

[volatile]

I've been looking for a vintage frames like these for ages, and now finally found a pair, courtesy of one of my favorite ebay sellers. I spent way too much on them, but knew I would kick myself if I missed out. I will get these fitted with bifocals -- the old fashioned type with a line through the lens. I tried the new bifocals -- those ones where the bifocal lens is invisible -- but they don't work for me.

The brand is SRO Styl-Rite and they were made in the USA.

My word; they're beautiful. Beautiful.

 

[Flat Foot Floey]

Do you have a direct link to these, perchance?

http://www.pennangalan.co.uk/boots/FW905.php

Just as I said...I wouldn't buy them again. They are my first pair of spectators. I should have invested for something more valueable.

Maybe they are good enough for a spare pair because you live in the UK (shipping costs) and they are very cheap.

 

[Stoneface]

Finding something vintage in my sizes, in Germany, not to mention at my low budget - is nearly impossible.
So I can only try to go retro or "vintage inspired".

A friend of mine had the idea that I should start looking for hats at second hand stores and so I tried.

Found 13 ties and 10 of them were silk. Three ties are already gifted.

Not all of them are suited for the retro look but one day I will have the right suits for them too.
My absolute favorite is the fifth from the left.

I also found some rarities that are slowly coming back - waistcoats!
As I was looking for a waistcoat for my first suit a few months ago they were nearly non-existent - no matter of any size.
Luckily a shop could get one in the right size from another branch.
Since it was kingsize it wasn`t 40 Euro no it was 50 Euro.

And at the two second hand shops I found these two:

A mix of new wool and polyester with a grey back.
Size 29.

Grey pure virgin wool in the front and black polyester in the back.
Size 56 but it fits perfect.
The right pocket is still stitched up. lol

A polyester sportsjacket by Henry Morell (Karstadt brand) in UPS brown with beige pinstripes.
Although size 58 the arms are long enough!
Good cut and comfortable.
Needs some stains removed and a ironing treatment.

And for this sports jacket I bought this stretch-trouser (polyester/new wool) at a C&A outlet store where they sell apparel with minor faults:

Size 58, just 23 Euro.

Would go well with brown shoes and my grey flatcap (got no grey hat at the moment).

At the second hand shops I spent a bit over 20 Euro.

 

[MikeBravo]

Not sure of the exchange rate between euros and Australian dollars, but that is some good shopping :eusa_clap

 

[volatile]

...courtesy of one of my favorite ebay sellers.

Care to share the name of the seller, by the way?

 

[Tomasso]

No. Lotusse use corrected grain I believe even though a highly rated shoe on the international level.

From an interview with a Lottusse exec:

Q:Lottusse works with the very best leather. Tell us about your environmental credentials.

A:Leather is a key part of creating a Lottusse product. That’s why we only work with the world’s best tanners and leather producers. Our materials go through a meticulous screening process to safeguard both the animals and the environment. It’s part of our social commitment and the way we understand our art. Lottusse controls everything from where the leather comes from to how it is made and even the breeding process, and it only works with approved suppliers. We are one of a handful of brands to use genuine cordovan and we are very exacting about the whole selection process, and that includes not just our leather, but our soles, our thread and our linings."



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[grundie]

I found this bag in Marks and Spencer and quite liked to the look of it. It may be brand new, but I struggle to find real vintage stuff and beggars can't be choosers.

The buckles are fake, the actual fasteners are magnetic studs. However, it would appear that they can be converted. The image below shows that simply glueing/stitching the stud in to position and removing a few stitches on the strap would turn the fake buckles in to real ones. I wonder if the designers intentioned that?

 

[GoldenEraFan]

Just got these ties I ordered from American Vintage. They green and blue ties are from the 1920's and the red one is from around 1950. The green one is 100% virgin wool, the whine colored one is knit and the last one which is deadstock and has the origional cardboard tag is silk satin.

 

[jamespowers]

Just got these ties I ordered from American Vintage. They're all from the 1920's. The green one is 100% virgin wool, the whine colored one is knit and the last one which is deadstock and has the origional cardboard tag is silk satin.

I beg to differ but the patent number on the middle one dates it to 1950 at the latest. The patent was filed on February 28, 1948 but it isn't a patent pending, it has a definite patent number.

If the picture doesn't work, check it out at:
http://www.google.com/patents?id=su...=gbs_selected_pages&cad=1#v=onepage&q&f=false

 

[GoldenEraFan]

I beg to differ but the patent number on the middle one dates it to 1950 at the latest. The patent was filed on February 28, 1948 but it isn't a patent pending, it has a definite patent number.

If the picture doesn't work, check it out at:
http://www.google.com/patents?id=su...=gbs_selected_pages&cad=1#v=onepage&q&f=false

Well, the website had that tie listed under the 1920's section. It's fine though, it's still from the golden era, and I've been wanting a square knit tie for a while.

 

[jamespowers]

Well, the website had that tie listed under the 1920's section. It's fine though, it's still from the golden era, and I've been wanting a square knit tie for a while.

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