Vintage Menswear: 25 Tips & Tricks for Thrift Store Shopping
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We feel it's important to point out that this video was filmed in early December of 2019, long before the current public health situation began to develop. While we certainly don't recommend going out to shop at this time, we're confident that this advice will come in handy in the future. Stay healthy, viewers!
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Stay safe guys !
@Matt B licking the buttons seems a little primal to me; the lips themselves are already as sensitive to heat as the tongue. You could also try the inside of your wrist like with baby bottles.
So glad to see one of my favorite channels upload a video that had nothing whatsoever to do with covid.
I think a lot of us German guys have thick thighs. I used to run cross country in high school and the other runners would my fun of my girly thighs.
Thanks Robot
"I generally don't buy shirts because they’re worn close to the body and have deodorant stains so seems unhygienic." Proceeds to lick the shirt.
Dylan O Brien 😂😂😂
someone watching this, thinks hmm some people lick clothing
it’s the only way to tell 😂
I buy them because of that 😩 shh.
😂
Man that drummer in the bg must have killer arms by the end of this video lol
This comment nearly killed me.
@@needfoolthings Still better than Corona though..
Some say he's still drumming
It's annoying
@@marcosanthernandez the eternal drummer
WHO : Make sure you wash your hands before touching your eye, nostril or mouth
Raphael & Preston : Licking random shirt buttons at a vintage shop 😂😂
Budi Haryadi: doesn't know that most UA-cam videos are pre-recorded.
Please carry a package of 70% isopropanol swabs when you go vintage shopping. Then you can disinfect random objects before licking them.
I guess you don't bother to read the Creators comment.
another daf comment budi
It's to find out what materials the buttons are made out of.
My best find at a thrift store: a tailored jacket, made for someone who probably was my lost twin brother (fits me like a glove), for €2 (two). Having it laundered costed me more!
Did you pay €2 in euros or doing the conversion from another currency?
@@stefanox8908 genuine european euros. Recently, I found a black suit for €1.70 - I had to pay cash, the shop did not accept a card for so small a sum.
@@lucafwnlucky you, that's really something, going to the cheapest menswear store i know a syntehtic suit starts at €90 and the alteration are too expensive compared to the price
I found a full 3-piece wool suit for $5 at a thrift store. Like the OP, fits like a bespoke glove.
I bought a random grey suit for my traditional gaucho garment and it costed me like, 8 US$
Turned out to of perfect craft and fits me almost perfectly (sleeves a little bit short)
PLS DO THAT MORE OFTEN. Nice idea, since a big part of classic menswear ist based on vintage buys.
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@@SaxandRelax 1st
Always nice to see that Niles and Frasier were able to stay busy after the show was canceled
There like tossed salads and scrambled eggs 😂
This was an excellent video. It's right up my alley. I'm a keen thrifter (charity shops /vintage shops, as we call them in the UK). Great to see you guys actually out there in a real shop scenario. Loved the coat from the Austrian maker.
I get many compliments on my clothes since I've been carefully choosing vintage and second hand quality. I have recently bought a bespoke suit from Austin Reed (made before the changes and re-start/re-brand). I had it altered as it was too long in the body. I take your point, Sven, about the proportions being off if too much material is altered. My suit looks a little off as the pockets sit a little low. That said, I bought the suit for £8.00 and spent £55 in alterations and I'm generally pleased with it as it's quality cloth with working cuff buttons :-)
I'd like to see more videos like this in the future.
Thanks
Tony
I wonder how many people ran down to the comments to shout “social distancing” lol.
Glad a video like this was made.
I bought a vintage sport coat for $0.83 and spent about $25 on alterations, now it fits amazingly and looks great.
I think vintage clothing is far superior than anything made today. Just a nice bonus that you can also save money. I also like the adventure of shopping second hand. You never know when you'll stumble upon something absolutely amazing.
"anything" is heavily pushing it.
Fabric technology has evolved rapidly over the past 30 years alone.
Of course you are cheaper off getting quality materials when buying used decades old items compared to new ones.
But to say vintage is superior to anything made today is plain wrong.
vintage tweed is the best
@Bojan Pejović I would beg to differ but I have no proof that my argument would even manage to form due to me not really owning any vintage clothing items
Sure. But the majority of the advancements are just made to make the fabric cheaper. Polyester suiting sucks, and has the added benefits of hormone disruption and spewing micro plastics into the environment.
Now this is what we need. To many men's fashion channels are to based on money and how much money they spent { a bit show of} and most people can't afford thousands of dollars outfit. Like you guys I too barely spend more than €100 on an item.
I have been asking for this for so long!!!! Once the social distancing bans are lifted I will have to go vintage shopping
EVERYBODY WILL.
This is the age of thrift shops, there will be mega charity shops, and charity shop malls.
The local Goodwill store is open, with a limited number of shoppers at any time, so you might be able to go, now.
Cons: Monday, Virus panic, Social Distancing
Pros: Raphael licking buttons in a thrift store
Thankfully covid wasn't a thing yet. N
Going outside is so 2019
We'll we can now be dapper and dashing inside while doing the dishes.
What is this “going outside” that you speak of?
It's two years since I first watched this very interesting presentation. It has matured well with time, because "Vintage" is still "In Fashion" and provides the full shopping experience. Phil.
Mr. Raphael, I do believe I see the diamond that you are making out of Preston. He is becoming a great asset to these videos. I truly appreciate, all that you have done.
Hunting for high-end vintage suits/blazers/jackets/ties is one of my favorite pass times.
Thank you fellas for showing the perks of thrifting. I frequent our local Goodwill stores and consider myself a brand buyer. Just a week ago one such store produced two grey, mint Ermenegildo Zegna Multiseason suits for $15 each and an unworn tuxedo suit by Tom Ford for $25. They had been hanging there for 5 days, obviously tailored for someone of my build as they fit great. Not bad for $55 total!
I really like thrift store vintage clothes. The problem I have is that I'm 6'3" and about 250lbs so it's really hard to find something that will fit me.
One good find I had was that one time I found five shirts in my size, completely unworn.
You just have thought, “Jackpot!”
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That was Geoffrey Rush playing King George VI's speech therapist Lionel Logue; the 1930's and 40's were a golden-era of men's fashion. Superb video as always by the way!
I found a perfectly fitting vintage grosgrain lapel white tie tailcoat in a store once here in Scotland. The only alteration I had to get done was to the waistcoat to ensure it was cut inside the tailcoats front. I’d love a video on the process of getting a garment custom made though.
I usually scope out Good Will according to the area; if there are million dollar homes in the vicinity then the Good Will usually handle higher quality garments. For example, I pickup 7 BB pinpoint cotton shirts, 3 made in USA and French cuffed and 2 BB silk ties for 16.00; all have been freshly cleaned and starched, quite a haul.
More of these "live" videos would by cool!
This just may be my favorite of all your videos gentlemen! I adore thrift and vintage store shopping and, I am a mid century modern lover from way back. I have a vintage set of 7 Prestige glassware light blue cocktail glasses designed by industrial designer Eva Zeisel for Federal Glass in the 1960's. They're in near mint condition, and I just haven't been able to make myself try to sell them. I have a bit of a mid century modern glassware fetish. I don't imbibe these days, but I just can't part with some of the glassware I have found in thrift shops for pennies on the dollar and in near mint condition. I do shop mostly for clothes, but when I find a deal on mid century modern decor items or glassware, well... Raphael, your eyes do twinkle a little more than usual when you find a great item at a thrift/vintage store! Believe me, I know the feeling!
Thanks so much again guys! Lisa
Buy that tweed coat and send it to me 😅😂
The amount of knowledge on this channel is astonishing
Waw that officer’s coat is a steal! I hope you grabbed it. Great video, definitely will head there once this pandemic ends. Cheers!
"If you're into the gentleman's lifestyle..." I like that. This was great. Fun to watch you pal around.
I love this video and I've gotten all of my suits, ties, and dress shirts from thrift shops, flea markets and yard sales. Thanks for the tips!
I also have a great idea for a video. I would like to see a video of vintage/retro fashion style based on each state of the United States. Thanks and hopefully you see this.
I used to shop at vintage stores. but now I shop vintage (or new/unused) on EBAY. Right now, I'm wearing vintage Bill's Khakis, vintage Clark's Wallabees, and a vintage Seiko dive watch. All of it purchased from the comfort of my home. It does cost more than going to a vintage store, but I'm buying exactly what I want for major savings. I can find $100+ Brook's Brothers shirts for $30-40.
"A hats not a hat, till it's tilted! You either got or you haven't got style", as they say! Happy I stumbled upon your channel!
Raphael & Preston, you guys are great, very knowledgeable, with wonderful and kindly personalities that make watching your videos so interesting, comforting and reassuring when making purchases.
I mostly buy vintage too! So glad that you recommend it and spend hours to shoot and edit one of your longest videos to date.
A gentleman who invests time into buying vintage will learn more about clothing, will save money and be kinder to the environment. Depending on which shops you frequent, you might also be funding organizations that helps the most unfortunate people.
Awesome video! I mostly try to buy vintage online, but that’s so much harder. Any tips ypu can think of right off the bat?
Online buying often involves paying a Middle Man for the time they spent trolling through Thrift Shops.
I have found that by trolling through the suburbs, where men dress in the same style as I like to wear results in the staff not only getting to know your taste and pointing out items you may have missed, they will often advise you of newly arrived items that are not on view.
Put some fun back into your shopping and brighten up the people who often work in Thrift/Charity Shops without taking a wage. Phil.
I like vintage stuff due to the styles. Well worth extra expense to rescue. Sure some classic new items can be very nice, but still my best find is older than I can count: A wool overcoat tailored in Hong Kong was $20 at the local thrift 30 years ago. $60 to let the sleeves out and it's my favourite and longest lasting coat.
Love thrift shopping. Found a perfectly fitting Superdry peacoat for £25. Absolute bargain. Save money and textile waste.
I love shopping vintage! You find some amazing bargains. Recently (before the lockdown) I managed to buy a new wool made in Italy cardigan for £4, and a pure new wool blazer made in England for £4 as well. Got a handmade in Amsterdam fur coat for £40
Tokyo has some of the best second hand clothing shops selling prestige brands. My best find was a NOS olive cotton gabardine Burberrys in a classic "A" silhouette. However, it was actually made by Sanyo Sakai who was a Japanese licensee up until recently. Typical of anything Japanese made, the make and quality are better than the original and it only cost me USD400.
I second this. Since everyone wears a suit here all the time, they’re a dime a dousin second hand
Great video! Thrift/vintage/charity shops can be amazing sources, although you do have to be willing to give a lot of time to searching. Just a shame a lot of areas don't have very good ones. I took a friend from Manchester around the charity shops just in my local area of Londin and she was shocked by how much good stuff she could find here compared to her home area.
Around 17:07 ... I don't care how gaudy it is, or how tasteless, or how showy ... this jacket makes me really want a metallic jacket that looks exactly like metallic copper. Maybe I could only wear it once in my life, it'd be worth it. lol Thanks for the video, guys. I've gone shopping in thrift stores with a friend, several times, but never really thought about making purchases for myself.
edit: My Dad used to go dancing with my Mom, and she made really flashy, showy jackets for him to wear; iridescent, multi-colored jackets of metallic appearance - guess that's where I get it from.
That’s why thriftin rules! Can dress really quality prices that are flamboyant without worrying about cost per wear.
The more I watch these two, the more I feel like they're the friendlier Gideon and Reid of gentlemen's fashion 😂💖
That jacket Preston picked out at about 20 minutes is fire. That's a buy.
I really miss thrift store shopping right now.
You know, I LOVE this kind of dressing. I love it ALL!!!! But there's issues as to why I can't wear/dress like this.. My Father hates it, absolutely hates it and I'm not entirely sure why.. Also, I'm 15, soooo finding clothes that fit is a pure challenge. However I can still rock a white button up, suspenders, vest, bow tie (or a normal tie) with a short brimmed fedora and SOMETIMES the only pair of black slacks I have >.< hopefully when I move out and have the money, Ill still love this clothing and be able to dress how I truly wish to dress!
Thanks for the vintage shopping tips! This was a nice changeup from your usual format. I enjoy vintage shops but I do wonder how to judge an item sometimes. Preston seems more confident in his camera presence and to be coming into his own. While his presentation is always clear and direct, here he comes across as more relaxed and relatable. Great job to you both!
Hey guys you two made my day, but what a knowledge about fine wear. Even when IAM 64 I am still learning and hope to be a wise man like u. Glad to see u.
I can’t believe how much I like the main dude. I want to talk to him for some reason. Seems like he would be a good friend.
Great video, I love finding vintage jackets, suits etc in the charity shops in the UK and building up a nice collection at a modest price. I always learn a great deal from you guys and this will better inform my shopping trips.
Your advice is simply amazing and thoroughly detailed ! Thank you so much for bringing us content all the time .
As many of us will have online classes and conferences, and many are working from home, I request you to upload a video on video conferencing etiquette.
Thanks in advance
I have brought some wonderful clothing from charity shops here in the UK. In fact the most compliments I have had have been while wearing charity shop pieces. I have brought a Burberry vintage trench in mint condition for £30! You never know what you may find and that is one of the reasons why I visit these shops. Good video Gentlemen.
As a Twin Cites local and a vintage shopper I really liked this video. I would love an all twin cites video, places to shop or have things tailored or fixed.
Love the video, please consider doing more like these. I actually visited this store this past weekend, purchased two Italian shoes at an amazing discount.
I really liked the style of this video. Seeing all this vintage stuff really got me going. Keep it up.
Some of my best items were thrifted. I should bring a small shoe horn, so as not to stumble around in the shoe aisle.
This video has helped me so much. I rewatch it from time to time. Thanks guys, you rock.
This is gold! Thank you gentlemen. Many of your tips help one identify quality of whether vintage or new clothes. I'm getting soon your ebook gentlemen of the golden age for me to be able to sort build and replace my wardrobe.
Even I got some great advice out of this video - and I'm a passionate and somewhat experienced vintage buyer already! Great job, guys!
Beautiful guide; would not expect anything less from such upstanding gentlemen. Love the channel!
I like this you both looks very relaxed 👍👍
I always look forward to videos from Raphael & Preston. Way to go guys.
Another vintage buy recently, BB navy blazer, 3/2 roll for 35.00 but the bonus, I found a Waterman rollerball pen that matched my fountain pen in inside pocket....a great find, the excitement similar to that of treasure hunting.
omg. this is the most important channel on youtube. You DESERVE a TV SHOW. No doubt....
Thank you Sven! Ive always appreciated your videos and strive to acquire a wonderful collection and develop my style.
Always wanted a blazer by Ralph Lauren, I'm not sure about the exact name, but the main color brownish, plaid/tweed I've also heard Ivy Style. Anyway, I've seen them in say Dillard's at Mall's of course I'm talking 20-years ago when they first came out going for $325 to $450 However, walked in a Goodwill about 6-months ago, found one in nearly perfect condition and it fit perfectly, grabbed it and went to the dry cleaners after I paid for it and to have it cleaned it cost me $20:)
This is your best video. Thank you very much for helping us all tidy up lol. Cheers from NZ
I am a woman. I find your information interesting to help me find things for my husband. I also enjoy listening to your voice and your precise pronunciation of words.
I always forget you all are based in the twin cities, i live and have grown up in the south metro area myself and am always thrifting and vintage shopping, especially for suits and sport jackets to teach in, this will definitely be on my agenda next time I’m vintage shopping in the city!
That was a very nice deviation from the norm
Awesome Gents, fantastic video, lots of cool tips and ideas, thanks Derek
Love the video. There has to be another way to check for mother of pearl buttons. I would never lick anything in
a vintage store
@Albert L. There is another way, but first you need to see a real mother of pearl button to fully understand that the artificial button will be different on the back. Usually when the button is cut from the pearl shell a small amount of the rough outer shell remains. From memory it is particularly noticeable on the very thin mother of pearl buttons that you can still find on the 1950s white shirts that somehow still end up amongst donations. The well made artificial button often has an obvious rear layer, to replicate that appearance. People like my grandmother used to save all of the m.o.p. buttons in a glass jar. I have seen such jars of buttons for sale in old style Charity shops.Phil.
If you look on the back of a mother of pearl button, you will see a rough surface, some buttons are glass, plastic ones look the same on both sides, also, not to do this in the store but you can put a hot needle to the back of one and smell a plastic smoke scent. I have alot of antique buttons
Another monday another GG video. Awesome!
I've not been thrift shopping for clothes recently but it is fun. I've found a number of fall fabric odd jackets and wool trousers with split waistbands. I also scored a pair of Allen Edmonds for $8 a few years ago. As long as you can find quality items and avoid name brands that even big name stores know, you can get some good finds.
My favorite find was a light to mid grey herringbone odd jacket with both the shooting shoulder, reinforced elbows, and even a functional throat latch. I might wear it tomorrow. You don't see that in Seattle.
That Preston lad would make an excellent early-mid-century movie character. He looks vintage if that makes sense haha
Great video with great content coverage. Thanks for another well done video.
Wolcome back Raphael! So good to see you man..🙂
Great video just what I was looking for 😊
I enjoy the more casual style of this video. I would love more content like this!
Thank you, this was very helpful indeed !
Great video! I believe that vintage shopping is great under valued.
Excellent videos guys. I've recently taken up thrift shopping as a hobby/shopping venue
I love finding my clothing at thrift shops and clearance sections. I am able to find unique and good looking clothing for cheap that I love
This is great, I love browsing stuff at thrift stores and finding that one piece that is just great. Hate to watch it at this time, where it's basically impossible to go out, but still.
Hope to see more stuff like this in the future, really engaging for some reason.
Wanted to start dressing better, and when I heard that this place is local it got me excited! I plan on checking it out sometime soon, thanks!
Always informative. Love your channel than most out there my friend (nothing against them). I’ve NEVER shopped at a thrift store here in MA and I always wanted to. Now I have some great tips thanks to you guys.
You have no idea what you've been missing! Have fun, but do remember, it is often feast of famine. Lisa
One of my favourite videos of your channel ❤️
I have my grandpa's vintage vietnam war era navy overcoat and I wear it a lot.
Love this video! I hope you bought that windowpane coat, it is gorgeous! There are a lot of Harris Tweed jackets in vintage shops/charity shops here in the UK so that's always a good bet. There are still usually more expensive than most other garments in the store but when you consider the cost of a new one, they are often half the price or even less.
When I was a student I used to do more vintage shopping than I do now, mainly because of budget and the fact that I was in a city and quite close to other large cities so it was easy to find good vintage shops. I still have one or two items in my wardrobe. I mainly used to buy Levis from there as you could pick up a pair fro about £20, which even 12-15 years ago was very cheap for 501s.
Most of my tie collection at the moment are vintage, My favourite one is probably a burgundy/maroon silk tie which was originally from Tie Rack (a well-known UK tie retailer; not sure if they are still in business or not) with a micro pattern on. Ties are always a good bet too because you can usually find silk ties at dirt cheap prices and in good condition. Some shops sell ties in bulk, so you have to buy, say, 10 misc ties but even if you spend £20 and you get 3 decent ties out of it then that's money well spent.
Scarves are something else I have picked up and, again, most of my current collection are vintage ones in some kind of Paisley or similar pattern. I have had Tootal ones in the past as well. I'm not a huge fan of most modern scarves as the designs are sometimes a bit plain but vintage is definitely a good shout.
I could literally go on all day! I need to visit a few more vintage shops once all this CV stuff is over!
Vintage shopping with Raphael, man... so cool! I just received my first tie from Fort Belvedere. Super nice! Its actually my first truly good tie. I chose the maroon with white dots. I think it will look good year round.
That brooks brothers tie!! I can’t believe you left it behind!
Great video!! Love thrift store shopping, you can find great quality menswear at an affordable price. Great name brands. 👍🏽😀❤️
My wife is from Stillwater Mn. Now in Texas. We will have to go to one of these shops when we are up there. The coats are awesome!
I think we need more of this.
I had the luck to buy a collection of vintage ties, 185, for 180€. All Vintage, most of them are ones i would wear, but i sold off about 3/4 of them, which netted me 4-10€ per tie sold. I kept maybe 40, 45 ties, so my collection is now a solid 54 ties.
Whenever we're out of quarantine, I'm going to start my vintage collection
Back to licking buttons
More out and about videos like this would be beautiful!
It takes time and knowledge to make videos as good as the ones here
I have never gone thrift shopping before. Watch d your video and decided to have some fun. Third trip out a pair of Allen Edmonds black captoe oxfords for $8! I am now truly a fan of thrifting!
Nice idea! Make more of it! Definitly interesting.
Well done! One of my favorites 👍
just found 3 pairs of quality vintage pants, a really neat tailored light green blazer, and a couple shirts and a silk tie following your advice! ive never felt so dapper for 55dollars!!!
Another great video. Keep up the good work.