Last edited by One For Bop (2012-08-27 16:25:25)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-50s-NEVER-WORN-INDIA-MADRAS-HANDWOVEN-SHIRT-MAROON-YELLOW-BLUE-NOS-M-/230843394010?pt=Vintage_Men_s_Clothing&hash=item35bf56a7da
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-50s-NEVER-WORN-WITH-TAG-KENNEDYS-INDIA-MADRAS-HAND-LOOMED-SHIRT-NOS-M-/230843418973?pt=Vintage_Men_s_Clothing&hash=item35bf57095d
Some pretty incredible madras.
It will be interesting to see if they reach silly money. If the measurements are right (I don't think they are, but I'll check) I might bid.
It'll be silly money as soon as that second one has a bid put down.
Both starting prices are a bit silly really, aren't they?
I agree, they're overpriced even without any bids on them.
Is it mean to hope they don't sell?
Probably, but I'm a mean person so.....
$100 for a new shirt? Expensive but not ridiculous, if the quality's there. Particularly considering bleeding madras seems to be literally unattainable nowadays.
Those yokes would've never got past Sogg's strict quality control!
Last edited by Yuca (2012-08-28 13:12:26)
The above I have no problem with, but it's at least 1.5" too short on the sleeve, which is my bete noire. Half sleeves must come to the elbow, as far as I'm concerned, otherwise the shirt is ruined.
Last edited by One For Bop (2012-08-30 05:12:49)
The thing with vintage shoes is that there's even more element of risk re. sizing than with other clothes. Unless someone already has that model of shoe (i.e. by the same brand) it's hard to know whether it will fit. When talking decent money, this is a considerable deterrent.
The Winthrops look great, but for 500 usd? No way. Even if I knew they were a perfect fit, I could get nos Florsheims for that price or much less.
Anyone familiar with this maker? I really can't imagine they beat US Florsheim.
I can't find a great deal other than some old adverts and a photo of their store on Madison Ave.
If that seller gets what they're asking, I will be highly surprised.
What do 1950's NOS Flos go for Yuca, out of interest?
The date on the Winthrops is unknown, it's the seller who has decided they're 50s. The heels may suggest a later date, I really don't know. (Incidentally, I have read that old leather can crack, so in this case 70s or 80s may be superior to 50s/60s.)
As re. your q, a pair of nos US Florsheims might, at the most, reach a similar price. To be fair, it would be money well spent, imo. But are the Winthrops as sought after as Florsheims?
Last edited by Yuca (2012-08-30 07:46:50)
I've bought old shoes and not had a problem. i just asked the seller to very carefully measure the inside of the shoe length and heel width. They were spot on. I think these are a bit pricey too, but they do look nice.
Last edited by Yuca (2012-08-30 07:49:40)
The classic in 14.5 - 2:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Brooks-Brothers-14-1-2-2-Long-Sleeves-Blue-Button-Up-Front-Pocket-/221114410710
Could be an older 6-button placket shirt.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/St-MICHAEL-BRAND-LONG-SLEEVES-SHIRT-XLARGE-MADE-IN-U-S-A-/110942762428?pt=UK_Men_s_Formal_Shirts&hash=item19d4b435bc&_uhb=1#ht_1889wt_925
From when M&S owned Brooks?
Green Sero The Purist.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=271047825702&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:GB:1123#ht_2240wt_1769
Last edited by 12BarBlues (2012-08-31 14:33:29)
For someone with small feet.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vtg-60s-SURF-SIDE-Boat-Yacht-Deck-Shoes-Sneaker-6-5-/220582992225?pt=Vintage_Shoes&hash=item335bc55961
Me heart was in my mouth for a moment there. They look top. But a US Womens 6.5 is a UK Mens 5. Too too small.
Nice find though.