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[beautiful_FrEaK]

That's what I was thinking too: when you you call something vintage?
A matter of definition and maybe influenced by your own age when judging that subjectively

[seawolf]

If I see something like "Vintage Grunge Era Flannel" for sale on ebay I'll probably shit my pants.

[Megatron1505]

Dude, go get some new underwear. Typing that into eBay returns 184 results in the UK alone !!!

[seawolf]

I'm not even going to search it here in the States. Ok, I just did. Not as bad as I thought. Though, someone IS selling a "Vintage" Soundgarden shirt for a Buy it Now price of $400. Fuck off!

[Giles]

Brilliant, thanks guys.  Just found Paula's Christmas present…

http://www.ebay.com/itm/RTBU-Punk-Rock-Chic-Distressed-Grunge-Vintage-Frayed-Tartan-Flannel-Hi-Cut-Waist-/310762615035?pt=US_CSA_WC_Shorts&var=&hash=item485ae530fb

[seawolf]

Also, just for fun, and because I need new underwear I searched ebay for vintage underwear. People are selling used jockstraps. Wow. Gross. I'm not sure what's worse, using a used jockstrap or collecting vintage jockstraps.

[seawolf]

I saw that too G. I was considering getting it for C

[Giles]

Damn, a bidding war….

[seawolf]

They have 36 available. We should be alright I'll take two please.

[seawolf]

Did you read this at the bottom?

"RTBU proudly presents these super rock chic casual wearable tartan flannel shorts. just wear these with sheer white t-shirt and you will look effortlessly cool and stylish. you can also wear with fishnet tights and boots as party outiit.

shorts features grungy frayed hem edge, both sides are rolled up to a high cut, button fly, hi-waisted. also we want to suprise you with the detail by using polkadot satin as pocket lining! isn't it cute? made of quality flannel tartan fabric. all-season appropriate. "

[Giles]

@seawolf:

just wear these with sheer white t-shirt and you will look effortlessly cool and stylish.

No, but this has convinced to buy one for myself too….

[irishexpat]

Here in the states "American Workwear" is having a bit of a moment. And raw japanese denim, while not 'American,' definitely harkens back to the era that people are drawing from. However, I'm not sure how far this trend has percolated through the 'big' centers of the US…since I'm stuck in the midwest where Abercrombie, Hollister, and Walmart still hold a lot of sway.

Fine by me...the only issue is now you can find poorly-made fashion items imitating quality-made workwear items. Jeans with fake selvedge sewn on, $20 knockoff service boots, etc.

This moment will end in the big cities in a year or two, will persist in smaller centers for a few years after that, and then it will be gone from the mainstream consciousness.....at least for another decade or so

[Chris]

My wife learned last night that Miuccia Prada, who turned her family's leather goods shop into a worldwide fashion powerhouse, studied to be and worked as a mime.  Julie's hatred of mimes is so intense that she now feels ambivalent about ever owning anything from Prada.  I consider this a win for me.

[twin]

Not a good day for Me. My mom had a heart attack today. I was with her for most of the day at the hospital.
I will be praying for mom to be alright and be back home.

[bagley920]

Praying for your mom and your family man

[Bums_Fan]

My thoughts and heart are with your mom, you and your family.

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[Omega Man]

Wishing your mom a speedy recovery.

[mclaincausey]

Thoughts prayers and vibrations twin.

[seanocono]

Thoughts are with you, twin. I hope your mom has a full and quick recovery.

[Giles]

Twin (and Bobby),

Paula, Alex, Matt and & I send you and your family our very best wishes.  The best of luck and our thoughts and prayers from UK.

Giles