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#5351 2017-07-28 17:29:20
- farrago
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Re: Recent Old Ivy Finds
After months of not looking at Ebay, I chose a propitious time to do so and came up with the following from the golden days of Brooks.
1) Brooks Makers, 6 button, summer weight blue label, white ocbd. Pristine but for the following issues. A bit of fraying on the left cuff - solved with fabric adhesive. A monogram on the left cuff - solved with a seam ripper.
2) Brooks Makers, 7 button, pink/white stripe broadcloth. Pattern is similar to Mercer's classic stripe #036. Minor fraying. I am always impressed by the quality of the broadcloth used by Brooks in the old days.
3) Brooks Makers, dark green shetland. Has the old italic lettering on the label. This one is so good you would think it has been unworn and in storage for over thirty years.
4) Brooks Makers tie. Navy-dark green-khaki stripes. One more for the collection.
5) Brooks Makers tie. Rare wool/silk blend. Navy ground with green/yellow pattern.
#5352 2017-07-29 03:07:41
- colin
- Bright Light
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Re: Recent Old Ivy Finds
Nice - The shetland sounds perfect.
I picked up a 6-button makers in blue with a collar-pin-able collar (ie. an unlined non-button down collar). Bit of a venture into the unknown on this one, but for about £15 total, I can live with the risk!
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#5353 2017-07-29 03:19:15
- Yuca
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Re: Recent Old Ivy Finds
Farrago, was there any scarring after you removed the monogram? I've missed out on some good shirts over the years solely because of the presence of a monogram.
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#5354 2017-07-29 03:43:17
- Babbling Brooks
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Re: Recent Old Ivy Finds
A monogram shouldnot be too bad on new shirts Yuca but if fabric has started to bleach from sunlight it should come up darker underneath, also if it's a dense logo like the RL pony on a plain shirt it is noticeable on a plaid or madras then it's hidden a bit better
You can play a shoestring if you're sincere.
#5355 2017-07-29 06:05:34
- Yuca
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Re: Recent Old Ivy Finds
In that case I might risk it one of these days. I wouldn't even want my own monogram on a shirt, let alone someone else's.
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#5356 2017-07-29 06:14:25
- farrago
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Re: Recent Old Ivy Finds
Yuca,
No, the operation was successful. It took me three hours of slow, patient work. The monogram was navy thread, which helped to see what the seam ripper was cutting.
I gave the shirt a wash right after, and the pattern of the monogram disappeared.
Nice score, Colin. There's that feeling of satisfaction when the gamble goes in your favor.
The shetland arrived just in time. It is supposed to top 100 degrees next week in my part of the world.
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#5357 2017-07-29 09:03:33
- Babbling Brooks
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Re: Recent Old Ivy Finds
You can play a shoestring if you're sincere.
#5358 2017-08-21 16:55:55
- YoungIvy
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Re: Recent Old Ivy Finds
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#5360 2017-08-22 15:52:21
- YoungIvy
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Re: Recent Old Ivy Finds
Thanks!! The shoulder is 16 inches and the length of the jacket is 28.5 inches measured from the bottom of the collar. 🔥
#5361 2017-08-22 17:50:04
- kylepw
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Re: Recent Old Ivy Finds
Very nice! I usually look for 16-17.25 shoulder and 29in length.
#5362 2017-08-22 18:02:28
- Berkeley_Breathes
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Re: Recent Old Ivy Finds
"The only comment a gentleman’s outfit should generate is that he is properly dressed for the occasion" - Calvin Trillin
#5363 2017-08-23 17:50:30
- YoungIvy
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Re: Recent Old Ivy Finds
Thanks, BB. I'm keeping my fingers crossed. 
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#5365 2017-09-04 10:36:20
- stanshall
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Re: Recent Old Ivy Finds
/\ Mr. Sid, you are the proud owner of one of the greatest items ever to come from Brooks Brothers, definitely one of my faves, the unbeatable poplin wash and wear suit.
"bow wow wow yippie yo yippie yay"
#5366 2017-09-04 10:47:19
- Berkeley_Breathes
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Re: Recent Old Ivy Finds
"The only comment a gentleman’s outfit should generate is that he is properly dressed for the occasion" - Calvin Trillin
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#5369 2017-09-15 13:18:22
- Yuca
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Re: Recent Old Ivy Finds
Superb. I hope you have some equally nice things to accompany it.
Edit: I'm sure you do. What I should have said: what nice things are you going to wear with it?
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#5370 2017-09-15 13:42:11
- Babbling Brooks
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Re: Recent Old Ivy Finds
What I find nice Tommy
You can play a shoestring if you're sincere.
#5371 2017-09-15 13:59:34
- woofboxer
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Re: Recent Old Ivy Finds
'I'm not that keen on the Average Look .......ever'.
John Simons
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