Joshua Kissi : It is obvious if you have been following the site our knack for retrieving second hand items.Thrifting has become a great interest of ours whether online, or in-store everyone knows it’s becoming more and more common for people to partake in, which also heightens the chase. Although we would love to take part in our stylized articles all the time we thought it would be best with such a versatile layout to incorporate all the details behind the lifestyle, most times before a usual post happens there is a thrift session where we build those items in our wardrobe. [ taken into account the reality of coming across anything, at all ]
[Here are my four recent thrift pickups which were picked up at various places]
Given the current economical climate it is said one of the booming businesses lies in charity/vintage shops, which make perfect sense. On the contrary side of things this also effects the price point and selection of some shops especially in New York City with so many sprouting up. [many times similar prices to retail] Often times it is fairly easy to become discouraged or, overwhelmed by the vast selection of clothes depending on where you frequent. It definitely requires time/energy that everyone doesn’t necessarily possess [ ie - checking in at certain times, days - all prove to be beneficial]
There is a Goodwill/Salvation Army [or something similar] pretty much located all across the nation, you would be surprised some of the pieces you would find after rummaging through the racks. Also it is one of the best places to retrieve simple basics such as a navy blazer, or various tweeds.
Expect a bit more from the Thrift Etiquette series including videos, road trips and overall more in-depth look into how we go about it.
Recommendation : For NYC Locals check out the Church Street Surplus great for military pieces.
327 Church St (between Lispenard St & Canal St) New York, NY 10013 Neighborhood: TriBeCa (212) 226-5280
posted on October 10 , 2011 :
Thrifting is a great resource for great pieces, but I’ve noticed that some prices are going up so I’ve reconsidered purchasing some fantastic pieces. This is causing me to become more creative with the way I style my current clothing, so in effect its a good thing. Loving the coat and the paisely button down shirt. The colors are great for fall!
posted on October 10 , 2011 :
I love that Paisley Button Down shirt as well as the embroidered sweater. Thrifting is such an inspiring art as each piece carries a story. What are some of your favorite online Thrift Stores?
http://www.modedimitri.com/
posted on October 10 , 2011 :
Wow that Woolrich coat is straight buttery sir I have been looking for one on eBay now and the prices really range from 300 dollars plus. Slight jealous but as always keep up the fantastic work on here you guys are giving us .
posted on October 10 , 2011 :
Road trips? lol that’s out of this world let me know when you guys get to British Columbia , CA I’ll more than happy to show you the vintage shops/stores.
posted on October 10 , 2011 :
Hello Joshua -
Great letterman jacket there it fancies the same colorway that I had in H.S , but we weren’t the ‘North Shore Vikings’ our team alias was the Baldwin Bulls a surge of memories back to those days as soon as I saw that image above.
Take care.
posted on October 10 , 2011 :
The emergence of thrift becomes more mainstream and openly promoted. Better for pockets and better for those who cant dress to experiment. –
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posted on October 10 , 2011 :
The Art of Thrifting takes hard work and patience. Outstanding picks. Great job.
posted on October 10 , 2011 :
Great finds. I adore thrifting, but, you’re right, as it becomes more popular the price points can be a little frustrating. Looks like you found some great things, however. I hope I’m as fortunate today on my thrift store run!
Whitney
http://www.MyStylishFriends.blogspot.com
posted on October 10 , 2011 :
so can I just borrow that jacket once?
posted on October 10 , 2011 :
Hey Josh, nice pieces. I have a few locations you might be interested in but strictly on the hush hush!
Twitter: @blacklauren
posted on October 10 , 2011 :
Exactly Josh, could we each just borrow the Wollrich once. Sad enough Kadeem and I had to watch you pick it up first, and then buy it.
posted on October 10 , 2011 :
Thrifting is one of my favorite activities. I have a thing for letterman style jackets/sweaters, so I’m all about these! Great finds!
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posted on October 10 , 2011 :
All fabulous pieces in great condition! Look forward ro learning your secrets/tricks of the trade.
posted on October 10 , 2011 :
Great finds!!!
posted on October 10 , 2011 :
Great finds fellas, I find in Delaware that there are very few second hand stores and surpluses due to the small size in population but the quality of the items are extremely wonderful. We might have never found those items that you’ve found around here, but they are still great. Shop thrift fellas lol
Hanif Castle of ACL
posted on October 10 , 2011 :
I’m in love! Thrifting is my passion but I have never seen such a coat! Great!
posted on October 10 , 2011 :
I shall be doing some thrifting myself for tomorrow. Reading your post makes me realize I need to focus on key fall pieces and not 70s party dresses. My most recent bargain is my birthday dress. I got it for UNDER $20
http://lovefola.onsugar.com/MY-BIRTHDAY-DRESS-3-19682487
posted on October 10 , 2011 :
@Kadeem J., I got NEXT
posted on October 10 , 2011 :
Man, Varsity jackets are some of my favorite things to look through when I’m thrifting but I’m very particular about them. I’m still hunting for that perfect one at the right price-point. I know everyone’s jelly you got that Woolrich jumpoff though…lol
posted on October 10 , 2011 :
Where did you find the North Shore Vikings jacket?!? That is my high school!
posted on October 10 , 2011 :
great post and i look forward to the videos too. for me it’s not only about the type of item but the quality (is it nice material, totally knackered, not worth the hassle, mendable, ) and it looks like you guys roll that way too
there’s so many vintage looks you can go for, mostly over hear it’s the classic indie vintage. but it you think smart you can really get some one of wicked things
posted on October 10 , 2011 :
I never would have thought that my alma matter would ever be able to do something as cool as having a piece featured on StreetEtiquette. Campbell County Camels out of little Alexandria, KY. I haven’t been this excited about my high school since I graduated. I’m going to start checking the thrift stores and Goodwill around here more often.
posted on October 10 , 2011 :
Those are great finds!
My local goodwill is still pretty cheap, but I never see vintage stuff there, although I do find good quality recent classics. I’d say one great find every couple of months. It takes a lot of patience.
I have great thrifting memories going back decades…
posted on October 11 , 2011 :
@Kadeem J., And guys also beware of friends ! Ahaha it’s allll mine get your own ! lol j/k
posted on October 11 , 2011 :
@Nchinyere, Yes! Canada isn’t too far from NY so if anything it would be a more sufficient location to get to , expect us soon!
posted on October 11 , 2011 :
@Mr. Blacklauren, Will do sir as always .
posted on October 11 , 2011 :
@Hannah, I found it in a thrift store here in New York City – funny how clothing items travel. depending on your size I may let it go if you are really keen on retrieving it.
posted on October 11 , 2011 :
@Ross, Sincere props to your alma matter I love the sweater it’s kind of interesting on how it traveled from Alexandria,KY all the way to NY and it’s pretty aged maybe from 60s or so. Love the purple/gold colors
posted on October 11 , 2011 :
That Paisley button down needs to be in my life ASAP! And you’re right, you can never have too many varsity jackets.
xx
posted on October 11 , 2011 :
The paisley button down shirt has a South Asian pattern, a pattern that you see much in Indonesian. Nice that the motive is enlarged.
posted on October 11 , 2011 :
I’ve been thrifting 80% of my wardrobe since probably middle school. It’s the best, at least in Oklahoma… you take 50 bucks, put 10 in the gas tank and hit the road. Hit up 7-8 thrift stores and come back with a trunk full of stuff and enough money for a movie afterwards.
I love the big finds, I found a pair of Levi’s from the early 60′s (selvage, hidden rivets, all the bells and whistles) for like $1.98.
When I started branching out from clothing you can fill your whole house : Fire-King dishes, awesome knock-off herman miller chairs, records, you name it.
Excellent finds boys, that Hudson Bay point jacket is awesome.
posted on October 12 , 2011 :
@Street Etiquette, me too. weird. it’s a really small town on long island. what’s the name on the jacket?
posted on October 12 , 2011 :
Nice piece of Canadiana with that Hudson Bay Company coat. According to the site
“The four traditional colours (green, red, yellow and indigo) were simply colours that were popular and easily produced using good colourfast dyes at the time that the multistripe blanket was introduced about 1800. These four colours are sometimes known as Queen Anne’s colours since they first became popular during her reign (1702 – 1714).
However, these colours have always had special significance for aboriginal people, who were, after all, HBC’s original customers. Green is taken to mean “new life”, red often stands for “battle or hunt”, yellow relates to “harvest” and “sunshine” and blue represents “water”. Aboriginal people were very discerning, and colour patterns frequently changed to meet their requirements.
The earliest reference to the multistripe pattern is from a 1798 order from the London HQ to Thomas Empson of Witney (Oxfordshire) for “30 pairs of 3 points to be striped with four colours (red, blue, green, yellow) according to your judgment.” The modern “order” of the stripes – green, red, yellow and indigo – was not standardized until the mid to late 19th c.”
I don’t know if they still make those coats, but you sometimes see the design pop up in blankets, and other coats: http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ldp3xhqU5H1qejw1ro1_500.jpg
posted on October 12 , 2011 :
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posted on October 13 , 2011 :
Thrifting is a great way to make money on eBay. As posted above, that wool coat could sell for a few hundred dollars. I bought a game-worn Chargers jersey for a few dollars at a Chicago thrift and sold it for $250. I break even on most of my visits to the thrift store because I buy for me and I buy other items to flip. It works!
posted on October 14 , 2011 :
Wow Terrence beautiful addition to this post – makes everything come to life really
posted on October 14 , 2011 :
Wonderful post. Inspired me to post some of the jackpot thrift store finds I pick up now and again. Would be interesting to know what you paid for the pieces. Isn’t that part of the fun? I love getting phenomenal pieces on the cheap!
posted on October 15 , 2011 :
Wow! I just discovered you and i’m loving it!!! Great job, boy!
http://jhymenafashion.blogspot.com/2011/10/green-style-by-primark.html
posted on October 27 , 2011 :
Hey josh how much you get your hudson bay coat for?
posted on November 1 , 2011 :
One of the biggest thrifting issues is the lack of small sizes for skinny guys. Vintage stores usually work out better than thrift stores since there are clothes from decades where skinny was in. Stores in really trendy neighborhoods (like Capitol Hill in Seattle) offer more options too.
posted on November 12 , 2011 :
Thrift store shopping is the best. I have bought like 100 ties in like two years from three spots around my way.The finds are incerible. Being a bigger guy, sometimes I buy smaller pieces just for fashion reference and to collect. You just have to be patience.
posted on November 16 , 2011 :
LOVE that Paisley button down! Great find~~
posted on November 19 , 2011 :
I happened to work with Kishore Mamillapalli in Delhi. Currently based in New Delhi, he actually belongs from Indore. I worked with him in the domain of fashion designing. Kishore had a great eye for details, and his combination of western and Indian styles and his way of blending them was pretty unique. The 3 years that I worked with him were the most valuable lessons that I learnt. Today though I am a renowned fashion designer I still remember my days of working with Kishore Mamillapalli.
posted on December 19 , 2011 :
I love these thrift buys!!! If you all like these check out this site. Awesome pieces. Great prices.
http://www.Theliverygoods.com