Thrift Store Scores
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Madewell got rebranded i think in the 80's and I think now may be owned by JCrew. I have heard that they are in the process of rebranding again and doing a heritage line ala HW Carter and Sons but don't quote me on that.
http://www.vintageworkwear.com/2010/07/madewell-mfg-co.html
The jeans are marked 29 W but measure 30.5. Pretty standard carpenter jeans with a roomy cut.
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Very strange to me that they would resurrect a workwear brand 15 years later as a women's clothing shop. Like the link mentions, most people that buy their current stuff probably have no idea of the clothing behind the namesake. So what's the point?
The name even sounds like a workwear brand -
No idea about the history of the brand, but these days Madewell is definitely a women's only subsidiary of JCrew. My wife has dragged me there several times. I've seen more of that store than any man should have to.
EDIT: the stores do sort of have a vintage-y feel to them, but the clothes are typical J Crew stuff. Definitely no connection to the heritage of the name.
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Happens all the time though. Carter's became children's clothes as did osh kosh. The name gets bought and the brand changes. If anything it makes it more fun to go find the old stuff!
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Riff, your haul was awesome. Those blanket lined jackets your size? Need to grab something like that!
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what size are you thomas? the madewell fits me perfect, its a 38. the carter's has been sold though.
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Well my suit size is 40. Large in most IH shirts. Think I found something similar for a good price that I might be into.
I am just always suprised and jealous of your finds. But, I guess location is the big factor here.
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looks like i'm the same size as you. i left behind a deadstock 70's blanket lined denim carhartt chore complete with pocket flashers. size 38. it fit me but the sleeves were a tad short. there were also more 70's duck carhartts. pm me if youre interested.
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Been a while since I've been able to go out thrifting since the baby was born. Found this gem yesterday. Vintage Carter's selvedge chore jacket. This one is really old. So stoked!
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Sic
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Today was good!
Wrangler USA made flight jacket. Size 42. Let me know if you're interested.
Golden Fleece by spiewak quilted work jacket
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It's up for grabs dude. Size L.
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Geez man that is some beautiful stuff! All of our thrift stores carry old off brand Chinese made crap. The thrill of the hunt though is still there.
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RBG is like a freaking bloodhound
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