Looking for stores new and vintage that fit this sort of vibe (EU)
Currently trying to improve my fashion sense as well as my wardrobe so I collected some Inspiration on this discord as well as some other sites. I feel like for this topic pictures are easier than a description so I just provided those.
Basically I'm looking for suggestions on how to buy clothes in this style and perhaps also a descripton of usefull phrases to search. I think it leans slightly vintage and perhaps rugged ivy but I'm not sure. I do know of quiet a few Japanese stores that kind of dabble in this style but they are frequently out of budget for me and not available in my sitze (6 ft 4 240 pounds for reference). My current go to store is Uniqlo. I'm both open to buying new and vintage although it would be ideal if the shipping cost wouldn't be huge.
Budget really depends on the type of item for me but I'm thinking of ideally staying under 100 or around that for most standard pieces of clothes going higher for special pieces, shoes and outerwear.
Stores that I already know that kind of fit are:
Broadway and Sons
Universal Surplus
Bronson
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Clothes to get
Shirts
- Chambray Shirt (light blue)
- Wranger western shirt
- Oxford button down shirts (light blue striped)
- Camp Collar shirt
- Herringbone Work Shirt/ Work shirts/travel shirts
- Indigo shirt with white stripes
Trousers
- Pleated High waisted trouser (Casatlantic)
- Workwear style Chinos
- Military inspired pants (broadway)
- Workwear Pants (dickies/Ben Davis)
- Fatigues
- Cord Shorts
Knitwear
- Aran Rollneck
- Ribbed off white turtleneck (Submariner)
- Fair Isles sweater
Jackets - More casual lightweight jackets - Leather Jacket dark brown (Schott) - Trench Coat/ Spring Coat - Navy blue - Navy Blue coat db/with big collar - Olive fieldjacket Shoes - Dark brown derby shoes - Dark brown boots (workwear/Military) - White Sneakers - Paraboots - Beckman Redwing Derbies - Mocassins (Rancourt) - Redwing shoe size 11.5 actual shoe size 12.5 Acessories • New Glasses (Retro Brown with clip on) This is my current wishlist, for reference some items are too pricy for me atm (paraboots)
Jackets - More casual lightweight jackets - Leather Jacket dark brown (Schott) - Trench Coat/ Spring Coat - Navy blue - Navy Blue coat db/with big collar - Olive fieldjacket Shoes - Dark brown derby shoes - Dark brown boots (workwear/Military) - White Sneakers - Paraboots - Beckman Redwing Derbies - Mocassins (Rancourt) - Redwing shoe size 11.5 actual shoe size 12.5 Acessories • New Glasses (Retro Brown with clip on) This is my current wishlist, for reference some items are too pricy for me atm (paraboots)
I don't really understand what your question is, you seem to know what kind of clothes you would like to buy
My question is sort of burried here I was wondering what good vintage/normal stores or brands would be within Europe
Clutch Cafe london fits this vibe pretty exactly! Might be on the pricier end of the spectrum once EU shipping is applied though
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It really does
If I remember correctly you are located in Germany, right? And already know about cultizm 😄. On my list in germany for this sort of style are:
https://stuf-f.com
https://burgundschild.com
https://classic-kontor.com
https://die-form.de
https://statement-store.com
Generally they are not that cheap because of the whole vintage reproduction thing. I also check https://hhv.de, https://bstn.com/eu_de, https://allikestore.com and https://tint-store.com sometimes for brands like Carhartt WIP, Dickies, Stan Ray, etc.
And generally in the EU for the more workwear style:
https://tenuedenimes.com
https://denimheads.cz
https://redcastheritage.com
https://secondsunrise.se
https://goteborgmanufaktur.se
https://burt-clothing.com (this is the cousin of universal surplus)
https://thebureaubelfast.com (northern ireland is exempt from brexit rules)
https://rendez-vous-store.com
https://tempest.works
https://storedunord.com
https://meadowweb.com
https://stgermainshop.com/
I think those almost all have some stuff that fits what you're looking for. I don't have experience ordering at all of these I just collect what I run into on the web. As a fellow european I know it can be frustrating sometimes to see great american or japanese stores on here that would be super expensive to shop from because of import duties, etc. But there is quite a lot out there in the EU as well 🙂
I am and I do. Thank you soo much for the help. Yeah my main problem with Japanese style stuff is of course the cost and their sizes tend to be way too small for me
You're welcome! I'm sure you'll be able to find some cool stuff in your size
Labour Union Clothing-Since 1986 | Vintage Inspired Heritage Menswear
Labour Union Clothing-Since 1986 | Vintage Inspired Heritage Menswear
Labour Union Clothing offers heritage style clothing, dedicating to the 1940s to 1980’s menswear style and pursues the craftsmanship and heritage authenticity made to last a lifetime. Military, Workwear and Bespoke.
Olderbest
Olderbest
We focus on classic styles men's wear, Carefully select vintage, military, workwear style excellent brands and products, to provide you with excellent quality, affordable good items. We hope these items to be decently worn or used over time. That's what drives us forward.
Olderbest may be the same company as Bronson. Not entirely sure on that one, they are registered in the same building but stock slightly different things
Thank you
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The olderbest thing is a bit confusing but it is good to have both things bookmarked. I like a lot of their styles and the prices are quiet good
Yes I think some nice wide chinos would be a good next step
Make sure to double check the size charts. I got some shirts that I had to get in XL and one I needed to get 2XL
I can't say anything about the other items they sell as I've only bought t-shirts
Yeah one notices that these brands are asian when checking the sizing
Yep. Also with the repro items they will be recreating from smaller patterns
Ah that makes sense
universal works
True, I should probably wait for the next sale of them last time I checked most stuff was gone
A lot of the things there are sadly a bit out of reach
from his list if you are ever in Prague, the Denimheads shop is superb. I was there in summer and found that shop by accident
very glad I did
Funny I lived in Prague for half a year
But yeah the store does look nice
If you have the time and energy you can find most of these kinds of clothes on Vinted, Sellpy, Kleinanzeigen or Momox.
(that's if you're budget-conscious)
You seem to have a very specifc idea of what things you want, which makes it much easier to hunt for these things on the secondhand-market.
btw. the clothes that you're looking for, is exactly my style. love it!
yeah I might need find a good strategy to search for these kinds of clothes. I found the mentioned sites to be just full of uninteresting stuff.
Yeah those are good tips. If nothing else the stores can also help you with finding the names of items/styles that you like
And brands
True I didn't mean to say that your contribution was not great
I didn't take it like that no worries 🙂
I'd say 80% of my wardrobe is thrifted, you can definitely get most of them secondhand if you know what to look out for.
just as an example; I also like the rugged Ivy look and have been looking for some better ocbd's; then the other day I bought two hardly used Gitman Vintage miUSA ocbds on Sellpy for 29€ each. Sometimes you just gotta wait and then you'll find the right stuff.
Wow this is great, maybe there could be an article on the substack? So much there is mostly US
Yeah I think I need to familiarize myself with those websites and then build some kind of big search terms
Thanks! I actually have more links that fit in different categories/styles. Maybe one of these days I'll share it here and ask for input from other EU users so we can make a collaborative list that could be the basis for a guide
Yeah man that would be cool! Would be great to have some collective effort there
Cool, I'll make a post about it when I get the time to write it up!
Btw. Maybe a European version of those Putthison big search terms might also be a cool idea. If someone wants to do it
Maybe also one with a more casual focus
That would also be cool, could use some help there myself 😅
some items of your list are very easy to get secondhand, e.g. Dickies (so many on vinted), then military inspired chinoes or original surplus trousers are easy to get on Ebay, there are usually a good selection of trench coats on most of the secondhand platforms as well (vinatge Aquascutum trench coats are usually a bit cheaper than Burberrys); Ralph Lauren did some nice high-waisted pleated trousers in the 90s, for lightweight jackets you'll have plenty of options from harrington jackets to french chore coats; for 'chunky' derby shoes the English shoemakers are good (Crockett & Jones, Tricker's, Solovair, Loake); good OCBDs (Brooks Brothers miUSA, Gitman Vintage, Drake's, ...), Natalino makes also good high waisted trousers.
I had troubles with the chinos but I might need to search more. The surplus stores I looked at had them at high prices and not my size but I'm sure I was just looking wrong. Thank you so much for your advice it's really motivating:)
Dockers / Land's end or Uniqlo U are solid choices for good chinos!
also military sizes can be confusing at first; once you know how to convert them to regular sizes it's easy.
all good to know and good to know you can find some good chinos and stuff like that on ebay in Germany as well. I sometimes wondered if that was more of a US thing
I do think that in comparison to Germany, Ebay is better for clothes in the US and the UK, but you can still get good things there; my biggest gripe with Ebay is the seach function. I'd definitely recommend looking at all the different secondhand platforms.
Thanks, I will keep that in mind you are located in Germany as well right?
Slightly different topic but I made this thread previously on European workwear and there were some great stores suggested that might work for OP or for a substack post
https://discord.com/channels/1116793467654381685/1129697509569204244
@briquebrutale Do you have anymore advice for searching for these styles of clothes secondhand online?
Anyone ordered the ivy style chinos from olderbest? They seem suspiciously good value
https://www.olderbest.com/products/1930s-ivy-style-double-pleated-chino-trousers-yellow
Olderbest
1930s IVY Style Double Pleated Chino Trousers - Yellow
The trousers are made in the style of suit trousers, making them comfortable and decent to wear. The inner waist is hemmed, and the trouser leg has a 5cm wide hem.
@raisinpie I think you have those right?
Yes, the quaility is decent! Non-Stock is one of the several Chinese brands that have specialised in American Heritage Workwear, you can also order them via Aliexpress. I have a nice thick striped sweater from Non-Stock, which I bought last year via Aliexpress for 30€, really good value for that kind of money.
All these American Heritage Workwear inspired Chinese brands, are essentially a cheaper and more value-oriented version of companies like 'The Real McCoys' from Japan.
And some of their reproductions of iconic American designs, you almost can't get anywhere else.
Do you happen to know what the connection between non-stock and bronson is?
I'd love if more people, who have bought from one these companies could share their experience here!
No idea; the quality at least is the same. Perhaps they are even made at the same factory, who knows.
https://labourunion-1986.com Labour Union is also one of these Chinese brands, that make some good clothes. I'd love to order one of their coats from their website.
Labour Union Clothing-Since 1986 | Vintage Inspired Heritage Menswear
Labour Union Clothing-Since 1986 | Vintage Inspired Heritage Menswear
Labour Union Clothing offers heritage style clothing, dedicating to the 1940s to 1980’s menswear style and pursues the craftsmanship and heritage authenticity made to last a lifetime. Military, Workwear and Bespoke.
are you looking for something specific?
Mainly chinos and milsurp but pretty much anything I listed before
Yeah the ivy trousers are available at Bronson as well that is why I thought they were the same
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I'm a fan of the British Army Fatigues; you can get them for very cheap on Ebay. Unfortunately, the most common sizes are usually sold out.
Some other recommendations: Duffle Coat: Gloverall, Ladage & Oelke ; other kinds of quality (vintage) Coats: Odermark
The Swedish Army Jacket is also iconic, and usually very cheap to get!
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Thanks a lot:)
Yes, I think all these brands use the same supplier or factory. My Bronson version arrived in Non-Stock branded packaging. They're legit though, can't be beat for the price.
Makes sense your pictures with them looked really cool
@raisinpie you got the ivy ones? Like them obviously?
Interesting stuff. Been wondering about getting some of the aliexpress things, but wasn't sure about finding the quality bits
https://discord.com/channels/1116793467654381685/1130936822051119195/1138390489771540490
I think he is wearing them there
@kissgogoat they look great on him. I'm pretty tempted, though worry they'll come up short on me. No info on inseam length on the site
28" on my size S, though they have a massive 15" rise so I still cuff them
Bronson shop has accurate measurements for them
Yeah I think the largest inseam is 32 if I remember correctly but do not quote me on that
Think I'll probably give them a go and hope they're long enough to cuff. Now I know what I'm looking at on ali I'm tempted by a whole load of other bits
what other things are you tempted by?
@briquebrutale Just found this amazing item on AliExpress. Check it out! €78.21 31%OFF | Red Tornado HBT Officer's Trousers High Rise Wide Leg Pleated Pants Straight Fit
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mPxwcby
@briquebrutale those look great.
Those are a bit pricer than the Bronson ones. Does anyone have some info on that store?
oh nice! Red Tornado also makes some nice clothes!
ah cool how do you know that brand?
These Chinese repo companies look quiet interesting
Via Aliexpress, but I think Red Tornado is especially known for its jeans. I'm not really into raw denim jeans, so never ordered their jeans.
It's quite fun discovering all these sort of obscure American influenced Chinese brands!
@briquebrutale I've looked at the jeans before, never bought any. They seem to make nice stuff, pricier end of the aliexpress though
Yeah reminds me of the Japanese ones but it is usually not as extremly expensive
Yeah it is. If they are good it might be worth it. We often kinda start comparing stuff and loosing sight of the bigger picture
A topic were some of the good items/brands in that category are collected would be nice
The swedish army motorcycle jacket is also very cool
Labour Union also makes a repro https://labourunion-1986.com/products/swedish-motocycle-jacket
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@kissgogoat that would be good
I think you meant to post this in the spotlight thread @raisinpie 🙂
I think you're right
Managed to cross some items of my list pretty happy with my recent pickups
Thanks to everyone in this thread
Great! Good to hear you could find some stuff you like