Here in the USA we have a chain of stores that provide second hand clothes to most communities. Goodwill is a charity store chain that can have some hidden treasures in clothing. There are stores in communities that are very poor and also in the very rich cities. I have shopped in the stores in both areas, but let me tell you the rich areas have clothes that were donated by people of much greater means than my family has. I have found some amazing slacks and suit jackets that were HANDMADE bespoke at a local shop that charged thousands of dollars to make. I spent less than $200 and not only was I able to get those fantastic clothes for me but also for the other 5 members of my family.
If I ever meet Prince William, the first thing I’ll talk to him about is the abomination of combining sartorial dark items with a pair of white casual sneakers. 🤯
I also was wondering about his choice of the footwear. it just doesn'n work, mo matter how casual the occasion migth have been. A nice double breasted jacket & white sneakers, just doesn't work...
@@danielmanor605 There's definitely a clash of formality in his outfit there. A DB jacket usually suggests a more formal look, the shirt looks fine, I'm not sure if the trousers are just chinos. They don't look very dressy to me. Perhaps white wasn't the best color for the trainers.
I have a hand me down Tweed Blazer & Flatcap that belonged to my grandad that I wear regularly, they must be 60 - 70 years old now and have no plans to replace them, but despite most of my clothing being bought new originally, they were bought with longevity in mind, especially for the last 10 years, my brogue boots & shoes I intend to re-sole when worn out due to the Good Year Welt, my Barbour jacket re-Waxed, I have worn the same black Wool Overcoat for the last 25 years every winter (just been pressed back into service), because its made to an excellent quality, it still wears like a new(ish) garment and will easily be with me for the rest of my life and beyond, I have just repaired a pair of jeans that I wear regularly for Dog walking, pretty much the only time I wear jeans now, I normally throw jeans when they are done, but this occasion, I felt the need to patch them and continue to use them as my dog apparel, clothes I don't mind getting beat up that are suitable for all 4 seasons. Same story with watches, for the last 8 years, the 5 or so watches I have bought, baring damage are pretty much the only 5 watches wear on rotation and the watches I intend to see me through my remainder, with the exception of my grail watch I have yet to buy (got to look forward to something ;)
I recently bought (on Ebay) a brand new pair of Allen Edmonds Shell Cordovan oxblood shoes, complete with a Rendenbach sole and made from Horween Leather. I could not believe my luck : for a mere 20 EUR/16 GBP - they sell new for something like 1200 EUR/900 GBP. Of course I can't afford a pair of new ones, but for 20 EUR...
Recently got myself an excellent used Barbour. A discontinued line which I have been after for ages. Love eBay and Vinted and have found a vintage store near me which I will be looking at from now on. Great channel Ash love your style and your approach to life. Keep it up my friend.
I put this advice into practice after watching the video today. I wanted to add a Navy Pea Coat to my outerwear to battle the Canadian winter but couldn't justify the price vs quality available at the mall. I went to a Thrift Store and purchased a vintage one in mint condition for $9.50. Better quality, warmer, and light on the wallet!
24 hours ago, I was wearing a pre-owned blue OCBD, a pre-owned navy silk knit tie, a pre-owned silk pocket square, pre-owned gray flannel pants, pre-owned black loafers, and a pre-owned diver on a pre-owned NATO strap. Willi and me know the value of a penny (or a pence... whatever you call them over there) My sox were brand new; just bought them a month ago.
Yet another spot on topic that hits the nail on the head in terms of contemporary relevance and sartorial interest and differentiation in an otherwise desert of mens clothing channels. Great video..🫡
Thanks for the advice Ash over last few months. I came across your channel at the end of the summer and wanted to buy some new togs for the winter. I bought a few Harris hacking jackets and brioni blazers from eBay for pennies on the pound. Saved a fortune, thank you for the advice. All the best from Tokyo James
Actually it's you and your channel that turned me to vintage. First were few pairs of very nice British shoes and then 6 tweed jackets. Two of them were made of Harris tweed made by tailoring houses that went busted 30 and 15 years ago respectively. All of the vintage items were in immaculate condition - the shoes were worn once-twice and the coats were really taken good care of. And to be honest - all of them costed just a fraction as of new. Thanks a lot!
I Have several pieces of clothing that are pre owned , almost 35to 40% of my wardrobe . It’s a fantastic way to save money and save the planet and achieve an individual look . Great chat Ash .
Vintage cloths go hand in hand with menders or alteration specialists - if are right terms - which is an art on itself sadly disappearing. I think it could be a dedicated video topic :) great content as usual Ash
I show often the family picture in Clairens house where the royal family stands on old carpets from you can the the use of time! Vintage Clothes are the simply answer for luxury, style and okology. My favorits are the alpen loden coats. You can buy them in germany for 50-100€. The finest clothing you can get for your money!
London is blessed with second hand clothes stores nirvana. Among my mandatory stops each time I visit are Hornets in Church Street (High Street Kensington) and the charming shoe man in Camden Stables Market. Burberry's can only be vintage in my view. I love taking care and "adopt" second hand garments and shoes, i wear them with pride. Cheers from Italy!
@@AscanioOrlandini In the US thrift shops are disappearing while eBay has taken their place. The UK may follow that trend. eBay does have shipping costs that are often 30 per cent or more of the price. That is an indicator of how low the prices are.
Bought a pre-owned wool houndstooth sportcoat, brown with fine red striping, earlier this month from St. Vincent de Paul thrift store for $9.00. Paired it with a red lambswool sweater and blue chinos and brown wool flatcap. Love it.
Nice vid sir very much up to par !On a look into town this morning in one of our animal charity shops i spied a beautiful pair of Loake Chelsea boots for £20 Sadly or luckily depending on how you look at it they were a tad large !!!😢😢😢 Your current level of output is outstanding both content wise and covering such diverse fields !Nice photo bomb by the squirrel 😊😊😊😊
I bought 2 Donagal Irish tweet hats; #1 charcoal gray/$20 looked like worn 2/3 times the stored; #2 same as before but a dark beige color/$25, there 5/6 frayings which I hand stiched to contain any lose tweed strands. Love them!
Oh yes - I have about ~40 hat's an caps.... before I found vinted recently by advice from, well, here it was "only" ~30... Especially caps but also lovely hats, a 1950s deluxe homburg in a laughably great condition, worth ~500+ € and I got it for less than 40... or great hats the hat-bands of which had been frayed to Piercea for a couple of €... I have an arsenal of (equally vintage) bands an regularly exchange those even in brand new hats because I like the mid-20th century broad ones more than the "austerity-sized" modern ones... Best Regards Raoul G. Kunz
@@saltymonke3682 How less than green they are when it comes to income. Explosive mining on land and waste discharge into the sea. How they are charging schools, the NHS, the army and others for use of land and property without disclosure of the contract for scrutiny. How they are patron of certain charities which they then charge for use of offices owned by the Royal estates. I wonder how many people giving know that. How information is hidden and redacted. You can find it on youtube and in last week's Times newspaper. The amount they are charging the taxpayer runs into the hundreds of millions on top of what they get from civil list. Truly grotesque you could say
I'm awaiting delivery of a unworn, 1970s tweed herringbone blazer that I bought from eBay. I'm really looking forward to it as I was looking for a herringbone or check blazer in brown, either tweed or flannel with working buttons and that combination is hard to find. Then this one popped up on my search, and then the guy offered a good price and I had to bite. I'll report back once I have received it and have tried it on.
So I received the jacket and it is from Fioravanti in New York who were a bespoke tailor, although they are now defunct. The jacket was sold to a gentleman who presumably never wore it sometime in October 1979 if the handwritten label on the inside of the inner breast pocket is accurate. The material is quite thicker and heavier than modern fabric and from my brief wearing of it is a little tight in the back if I try to bear hug myself and the sleeves are just a tad short but since almost every jacket I've ever bought had sleeves too long so I don't need them shortened. I don't know what a tailor could do with this jacket has maybe about the only thing would be to try to let out the back but that would depend on how much material is there. Perhaps it would be too effort for too little gain in this case. I can wear it fine with no alterations if need be. I just have to wear shorts whose sleeves are a bit shorter.
Hello Ash, bargains to be found down here in South-southeast Cornwall in the Charity Shops. eg : 3 beautiful Charles Tyrwhitt dress shirts , hardly worn- £ 21 the lot ! Then J. Cheaney Burgundy Loafers given the "Safir" treatment. Now between £450-600.I paid £ 10 and also £ 30 for complete re- soleing at the local cobblers.Pleased as punch. Thanks for all the advice and my Regards.
I have quite an extensive wardrobe, practically all of it is pre-owned/vintage. Unlike Ash, I've not had much success with vinted though, most of my attempted purchases there fall through.
I think Price William looks great in the blazer. The white sneakers spoil the outfit in my opinion. Perhaps, a nice pair of dress shoes woukd have been the right finishing touch. Before I buy anything new, I always check eBay and Vinted first. I found many great pieces and they will stay with me for a long time.
I must say, I have found much pre-owned clothing that is in near perfect condition. Also made to a quality level that can't be found today. Don't get me started on fast fashion... pure crap! I think about 70% of my wardrobe is secondhand and far better for it. Lots of Brooks Brothers shirts, ties, and trousers. Purchased for pennies on the dollar. Some of these were new with tags on. Gifts never used? Who knows, who cares. Also, a pair of AE dress boots were tried on for size and were never worn by the previous owner, purchased for 30% of new. This kind of shopping can be like a treasure hunt. Way better than the mall.
There are many high end well made suits and sports coats out there for resale. However, my shape will not allow anything but made to measure at this point.
I have found a few very good deals on used shoes and clothing. My wife is a bit embarrassed by it and doesn’t want me to tell people that the items are second hand. Maybe I will show her this video.
I love it. I feel he will be a great King eventually. Pre owned and heirloms are naturally things I wear - a glorious Burberrys trenchcoat of my late father, a beautiful tweed jacket in grey-brown... and a ton of things from vinted, especially greatcoats and overcoats... yes, my suits are all (almost all) Made to Measure, but that's a necessity given my weird sizing. And of course many older items are not made from plastic fibres... Best regards Raoul G. Kunz
Its a shame a good point being made in the video is being almost turned into a political commentary by some. I think the Royal Family have for decades shown that reusing clothing is an ideal way forward and Prince William is clearly continuing un that vein.
I second that. I buy new clothing items only on rare occasions. I much prefer buying secondhand items, as they cost only a fraction of the original price and are mostly in brand-new condition. 🛍️✨ It's a no brainer.
Almost everything in my wardrobe is vintage. Also have purchased new shirts at thrift stores that are brannd new with hangtags because they were donated by the manufacturer. Paul Frederick. Brooks Brothers. And Orvis $6 each for $90 shirts.
I have all kinds of garments that I would have liked to have, but would never pay full price. I have bought two wool topcoats on EBay, one of cashmere. I might wear them three or four times a year. But when the weather is just right, no other outer garment is comparable. It helps being almost an exact 40 Regular, 7 1/4 hat size, and 11D (10D UK). Growing up I liked sport coats with elbow patches, something impossible to find outside vintage stores. Now I own two tweed sport coats with patches, that must be 30 years old in great condition. I can guess the age because they were made for fine men’s stores that went out of business in the 1990s.
I’ve picked up some real bargains over the years, many pieces never worn or used only once. I have a fantastic Burberry trench coat which would cost well over £1,000 today but cost me £60! It is full length unlike the modern ones. I also bought a Lock & Co bowler hat, which would have been made to measure and cost over £500. It is pristine, probably used once and cost me £40! You can dress like a duke for £100 by going 2nd hand!
It's a shame he did not buy a second hand pair of trousers, second hand dress shoes and a second hand tie. And whilst we're at it: a second hand double edge razor as well.
Love your vids and I have been avid viewer and subscriber for a long time. However, I do disagree with your opinion that the purchase of a classic style garment can compare to fashion, no matter used new. Therefore, in my opinion, the basis of your statement and analysis is incorrect or at least somewhat subjective. Anyway, keep it on and truly looking forward to seeing your next chapter😊🏆
We need to do this for the environment. Having said this let it be known the British Royal Family directly profited (plundered even) from the poor during their 200+ colonial rule leaving colonised countries in abject poverty and they haven’t done enough to even acknowledge this loot.
To be fair, the Royal Family have merely been figure heads since 1649 (when they were removed as absolute rulers and became constitutional monarchs) it is the governments of the following eras that were responsible for any acts, not the Kings & Queens. Their function today is almost entirely ceremonial and to act as a sort of living flag, to galvanise national interest and to represent the country at global events.
@ Well they had the power to end the subjugation. However I understand this is a sensitive topic for proud Brits who still support the Royal Family and hence I leave it at that…Good Day Sir! Thank you for the lovely video and message. It inspires we to declutter my wardrobe as well.!
Buying good quality secondhand hand gear depends on where you live. In the UK it would be easier to find quality menswear especially shoes. In Australia where I live most of the menswear I find in charity shops are just awful. And if you find a decent pair of shoes you should forthwith quickly buy a lottery ticket for they are as rare as hen’s teeth. Quality men’s shoes is not a strong point in the land down under.
I almost always wear secondhand jackets, coats and suits - they are often much better made, from natural materials, and, if for example it’s a vintage tweed jacket for instance, isn’t encouraging child labour exploitation or fast fashion. However, I can’t help thinking that William’s recent outing wearing vintage clothes was an instance of virtue signalling. At the very least he should be wearing English brands, and given his high-profile, should be an envoy for the promotion of the UK’s clothing and footwear brands around the world.
why would you chose the grass green colour of your handkerchief today, dear Ash?! it harmonize wery nice with the green grass in the background, but IMHO not so much with the rest of your outfit. just wondering today, because usually I appreciate your choices, no offense at all
For show or for blow? Cheap trick vs. actual sustainable use... Traveling from the UK to South Africa and back places a far greater burden on the environment than supporting British tailors by wearing a nicely tailored jacket and a necktie. I like the RF and the PoW and just wish for his wife to get well again and help him back on track from the slippery slope of an ungroomed and unkept appearance.
I only wear thrifted clothes, I’m 70 now and this is a lifestyle choice. This summer I picked up a vintage 70’s Belstaff canvas waxed motorcycle jacket that was patched and repaired with cool brand patches sewn on. It was worn by a motorcyclist who rode all over Canada, what a piece of history.
to be very fair while there is indeed hardly any reason to not buy preo owne d clothes if your alternative is of the rack becose both have never been meant for you as a person i can not understand awhy one would buy something that is not made for your own body if eh can have a marvelously tailored suit nothing preowned or of the rach while ever come close on a sidenote how can you not say a single word about him wearing bloody sneakers thath is embrassing im sorry but as much sense of style as his majesty has as much lack of it has prince william
and makes millions from renting his ill gotten land holdings to our underfunded public services.... and leaves his tenants in poorly maintained housing.
I am not impressed that an un-earned and inherited wealth and status individual should be admired for false pretenses concerning recycling and frugality, it's downright laughable as is the concept of 'royalty' !
Men's 2nd hand clothes are generally not worth wearing unless you are destitute and are the norm and at a minimum amount compared to women's 2nd hand clothes where I live, even on line they are generally cheap material but I keep looking in hope.
Here in the USA we have a chain of stores that provide second hand clothes to most communities. Goodwill is a charity store chain that can have some hidden treasures in clothing.
There are stores in communities that are very poor and also in the very rich cities. I have shopped in the stores in both areas, but let me tell you the rich areas have clothes that were donated by people of much greater means than my family has.
I have found some amazing slacks and suit jackets that were HANDMADE bespoke at a local shop that charged thousands of dollars to make. I spent less than $200 and not only was I able to get those fantastic clothes for me but also for the other 5 members of my family.
If I ever meet Prince William, the first thing I’ll talk to him about is the abomination of combining sartorial dark items with a pair of white casual sneakers.
🤯
Trying to appear 'hip' to the young'uns
Yes lol
He was in Africa "getting down with the kids "normal rules didn't apply (apparently)!
I also was wondering about his choice of the footwear. it just doesn'n work, mo matter how casual the occasion migth have been. A nice double breasted jacket & white sneakers, just doesn't work...
@@danielmanor605 There's definitely a clash of formality in his outfit there. A DB jacket usually suggests a more formal look, the shirt looks fine, I'm not sure if the trousers are just chinos. They don't look very dressy to me. Perhaps white wasn't the best color for the trainers.
Valid points indeed. Did not know this about Prince William. Had my knowledge (from your channel) about King Charles.
His father and grandfather were his examples
I absolutely love all your videos. Thank you Sir, I appreciate all the work you put on your youtube channel.
You are very welcome
Make do and mend. It's something to take pride in, especially if it is an heirloom worn by those you admire.
I have a hand me down Tweed Blazer & Flatcap that belonged to my grandad that I wear regularly, they must be 60 - 70 years old now and have no plans to replace them, but despite most of my clothing being bought new originally, they were bought with longevity in mind, especially for the last 10 years, my brogue boots & shoes I intend to re-sole when worn out due to the Good Year Welt, my Barbour jacket re-Waxed, I have worn the same black Wool Overcoat for the last 25 years every winter (just been pressed back into service), because its made to an excellent quality, it still wears like a new(ish) garment and will easily be with me for the rest of my life and beyond, I have just repaired a pair of jeans that I wear regularly for Dog walking, pretty much the only time I wear jeans now, I normally throw jeans when they are done, but this occasion, I felt the need to patch them and continue to use them as my dog apparel, clothes I don't mind getting beat up that are suitable for all 4 seasons. Same story with watches, for the last 8 years, the 5 or so watches I have bought, baring damage are pretty much the only 5 watches wear on rotation and the watches I intend to see me through my remainder, with the exception of my grail watch I have yet to buy (got to look forward to something ;)
Remarkable concept, second hand clothing and a valet. I would call him adequately dressed. His father is a well dressed gentleman!
I recently bought (on Ebay) a brand new pair of Allen Edmonds Shell Cordovan oxblood shoes, complete with a Rendenbach sole and made from Horween Leather.
I could not believe my luck : for a mere 20 EUR/16 GBP - they sell new for something like 1200 EUR/900 GBP. Of course I can't afford a pair of new ones, but for 20 EUR...
Très intéressant et, chose rare, agréable à écouter pour un français à l'anglais un peu hésitant !
Excellente chaîne.
Recently got myself an excellent used Barbour. A discontinued line which I have been after for ages. Love eBay and Vinted and have found a vintage store near me which I will be looking at from now on. Great channel Ash love your style and your approach to life. Keep it up my friend.
I put this advice into practice after watching the video today. I wanted to add a Navy Pea Coat to my outerwear to battle the Canadian winter but couldn't justify the price vs quality available at the mall. I went to a Thrift Store and purchased a vintage one in mint condition for $9.50. Better quality, warmer, and light on the wallet!
24 hours ago, I was wearing a pre-owned blue OCBD, a pre-owned navy silk knit tie, a pre-owned silk pocket square, pre-owned gray flannel pants, pre-owned black loafers, and a pre-owned diver on a pre-owned NATO strap. Willi and me know the value of a penny (or a pence... whatever you call them over there)
My sox were brand new; just bought them a month ago.
Very nice sir. I wear a pair of grey wool flannel pants that was vintage deadstock. Unused pants with tags for a fraction of the price.
Why no preowned socks?
EEWWWWW!
@@OffOfTheCuffcan never find a matching pair.
As a second hand chap myself (if I may assume that honour) he seems like a fine example to me.
And he follows the example of his dad and granddad.😊
Yet another spot on topic that hits the nail on the head in terms of contemporary relevance and sartorial interest and differentiation in an otherwise desert of mens clothing channels. Great video..🫡
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks for the advice Ash over last few months. I came across your channel at the end of the summer and wanted to buy some new togs for the winter. I bought a few Harris hacking jackets and brioni blazers from eBay for pennies on the pound. Saved a fortune, thank you for the advice. All the best from Tokyo James
Glad you like them!
Very lovely jacket, Mr. Chap!
Actually it's you and your channel that turned me to vintage. First were few pairs of very nice British shoes and then 6 tweed jackets. Two of them were made of Harris tweed made by tailoring houses that went busted 30 and 15 years ago respectively.
All of the vintage items were in immaculate condition - the shoes were worn once-twice and the coats were really taken good care of.
And to be honest - all of them costed just a fraction as of new.
Thanks a lot!
That's awesome!
I bought myself a preowned wool brooks brothers suit for only 200 euro. Retailed for almost 1200!
The best clothes I have have been from charity shops from the 70s and 80s
I Have several pieces of clothing that are pre owned , almost 35to 40% of my wardrobe . It’s a fantastic way to save money and save the planet and achieve an individual look . Great chat Ash .
Ash, I'd love to see a video on a list of these 2nd hand resellers.
Vintage cloths go hand in hand with menders or alteration specialists - if are right terms - which is an art on itself sadly disappearing. I think it could be a dedicated video topic :) great content as usual Ash
I'm so glad he's the heir and not his brother. Having a king who seems to hate Britain would've been horrendous.
We got a good heir and a subpar spare
@OffOfTheCuff 💯
England has a very 'interesting' history across this planet. The brother which you dislike is the one on the right side of history.
@@quietatse Care to elaborate?
@@monkey39128 Perhaps it's better if he does not elaborate. It would only be embarrassing for him. 😊
I show often the family picture in Clairens house where the royal family stands on old carpets from you can the the use of time! Vintage Clothes are the simply answer for luxury, style and okology. My favorits are the alpen loden coats. You can buy them in germany for 50-100€. The finest clothing you can get for your money!
About half my wardrobe is pre-owned. One of my favorite reasons is the thrill of the hunt.
London is blessed with second hand clothes stores nirvana. Among my mandatory stops each time I visit are Hornets in Church Street (High Street Kensington) and the charming shoe man in Camden Stables Market. Burberry's can only be vintage in my view. I love taking care and "adopt" second hand garments and shoes, i wear them with pride. Cheers from Italy!
@@AscanioOrlandini In the US thrift shops are disappearing while eBay has taken their place. The UK may follow that trend. eBay does have shipping costs that are often 30 per cent or more of the price. That is an indicator of how low the prices are.
excellent vid i use vinted myself.
Bought a pre-owned wool houndstooth sportcoat, brown with fine red striping, earlier this month from St. Vincent de Paul thrift store for $9.00. Paired it with a red lambswool sweater and blue chinos and brown wool flatcap. Love it.
Nice vid sir very much up to par !On a look into town this morning in one of our animal charity shops i spied a beautiful pair of Loake Chelsea boots for £20 Sadly or luckily depending on how you look at it they were a tad large !!!😢😢😢
Your current level of output is outstanding both content wise and covering such diverse fields !Nice photo bomb by the squirrel 😊😊😊😊
I bought 2 Donagal Irish tweet hats; #1 charcoal gray/$20 looked like worn 2/3 times the stored; #2 same as before but a dark beige color/$25, there 5/6 frayings which I hand stiched to contain any lose tweed strands. Love them!
Oh yes - I have about ~40 hat's an caps.... before I found vinted recently by advice from, well, here it was "only" ~30...
Especially caps but also lovely hats, a 1950s deluxe homburg in a laughably great condition, worth ~500+ € and I got it for less than 40... or great hats the hat-bands of which had been frayed to Piercea for a couple of €... I have an arsenal of (equally vintage) bands an regularly exchange those even in brand new hats because I like the mid-20th century broad ones more than the "austerity-sized" modern ones...
Best Regards
Raoul G. Kunz
Feeding the monster of fast fashion, well said.
Last week's Channel 4 investigative documentary on the Royal finances is worth a look
About what?
@@saltymonke3682 How less than green they are when it comes to income. Explosive mining on land and waste discharge into the sea. How they are charging schools, the NHS, the army and others for use of land and property without disclosure of the contract for scrutiny. How they are patron of certain charities which they then charge for use of offices owned by the Royal estates. I wonder how many people giving know that. How information is hidden and redacted. You can find it on youtube and in last week's Times newspaper. The amount they are charging the taxpayer runs into the hundreds of millions on top of what they get from civil list. Truly grotesque you could say
It’s good to have a look at charity shops, you always find treasure 😀
Wow, didn't know this. Such class
I wonder where he acquires this from.
I'm awaiting delivery of a unworn, 1970s tweed herringbone blazer that I bought from eBay. I'm really looking forward to it as I was looking for a herringbone or check blazer in brown, either tweed or flannel with working buttons and that combination is hard to find. Then this one popped up on my search, and then the guy offered a good price and I had to bite. I'll report back once I have received it and have tried it on.
So I received the jacket and it is from Fioravanti in New York who were a bespoke tailor, although they are now defunct. The jacket was sold to a gentleman who presumably never wore it sometime in October 1979 if the handwritten label on the inside of the inner breast pocket is accurate. The material is quite thicker and heavier than modern fabric and from my brief wearing of it is a little tight in the back if I try to bear hug myself and the sleeves are just a tad short but since almost every jacket I've ever bought had sleeves too long so I don't need them shortened. I don't know what a tailor could do with this jacket has maybe about the only thing would be to try to let out the back but that would depend on how much material is there. Perhaps it would be too effort for too little gain in this case. I can wear it fine with no alterations if need be. I just have to wear shorts whose sleeves are a bit shorter.
Hello Ash, bargains to be found down here in South-southeast Cornwall in the Charity Shops. eg : 3 beautiful Charles Tyrwhitt dress shirts , hardly worn- £ 21 the lot ! Then J. Cheaney Burgundy Loafers given the "Safir" treatment. Now between £450-600.I paid £ 10 and also £ 30 for complete re- soleing at the local cobblers.Pleased as punch. Thanks for all the advice and my Regards.
As a man close to the Prince’s build its hard to find quality clothes in todays shops, but on eBay ? I can clean up quite well.
My local eclectic store put me in a vintage suit for upcoming weddings in the '80's, what a good habit
I have quite an extensive wardrobe, practically all of it is pre-owned/vintage. Unlike Ash, I've not had much success with vinted though, most of my attempted purchases there fall through.
I think Price William looks great in the blazer. The white sneakers spoil the outfit in my opinion. Perhaps, a nice pair of dress shoes woukd have been the right finishing touch.
Before I buy anything new, I always check eBay and Vinted first. I found many great pieces and they will stay with me for a long time.
I must say, I have found much pre-owned clothing that is in near perfect condition. Also made to a quality level that can't be found today. Don't get me started on fast fashion... pure crap! I think about 70% of my wardrobe is secondhand and far better for it. Lots of Brooks Brothers shirts, ties, and trousers. Purchased for pennies on the dollar. Some of these were new with tags on. Gifts never used? Who knows, who cares. Also, a pair of AE dress boots were tried on for size and were never worn by the previous owner, purchased for 30% of new. This kind of shopping can be like a treasure hunt. Way better than the mall.
Did they all fly their private jets to the Earth Shot awards? 🙄
There are many high end well made suits and sports coats out there for resale. However, my shape will not allow anything but made to measure at this point.
Unfortunately VINTED closed in Canada in FEB 24😢
I have found a few very good deals on used shoes and clothing. My wife is a bit embarrassed by it and doesn’t want me to tell people that the items are second hand. Maybe I will show her this video.
I respect everyone's taste and choice. 🙂
I love it. I feel he will be a great King eventually.
Pre owned and heirloms are naturally things I wear - a glorious Burberrys trenchcoat of my late father, a beautiful tweed jacket in grey-brown... and a ton of things from vinted, especially greatcoats and overcoats... yes, my suits are all (almost all) Made to Measure, but that's a necessity given my weird sizing.
And of course many older items are not made from plastic fibres...
Best regards
Raoul G. Kunz
Bought some gently used knickers. Unfortunately washed which took all the fun out of it!🤪🤪
After one of your vids l picked up a Brooks Taverner chalk stripe jacket on Ebay for.......£7, it's like new. 👍
Nice one!
Its a shame a good point being made in the video is being almost turned into a political commentary by some. I think the Royal Family have for decades shown that reusing clothing is an ideal way forward and Prince William is clearly continuing un that vein.
I second that. I buy new clothing items only on rare occasions. I much prefer buying secondhand items, as they cost only a fraction of the original price and are mostly in brand-new condition. 🛍️✨ It's a no brainer.
Almost everything in my wardrobe is vintage. Also have purchased new shirts at thrift stores that are brannd new with hangtags because they were donated by the manufacturer. Paul Frederick. Brooks Brothers. And Orvis $6 each for $90 shirts.
Mostly my sport coat are vintage made from old Harris tweeds I got a thrift store
It's an interesting set of pictures- funny that he should thrift a Prince-Of-Wales jacket!
Vintage shopping in the US has been negatively affected by an increase in flippers.
I have all kinds of garments that I would have liked to have, but would never pay full price. I have bought two wool topcoats on EBay, one of cashmere. I might wear them three or four times a year. But when the weather is just right, no other outer garment is comparable.
It helps being almost an exact 40 Regular, 7 1/4 hat size, and 11D (10D UK).
Growing up I liked sport coats with elbow patches, something impossible to find outside vintage stores. Now I own two tweed sport coats with patches, that must be 30 years old in great condition. I can guess the age because they were made for fine men’s stores that went out of business in the 1990s.
I’ve picked up some real bargains over the years, many pieces never worn or used only once. I have a fantastic Burberry trench coat which would cost well over £1,000 today but cost me £60! It is full length unlike the modern ones. I also bought a Lock & Co bowler hat, which would have been made to measure and cost over £500. It is pristine, probably used once and cost me £40! You can dress like a duke for £100 by going 2nd hand!
Prince William looked like a hobo in that outfit (see 04:39 ). What a mess. And it's not because the jacket was second hand.
It's a shame he did not buy a second hand pair of trousers, second hand dress shoes and a second hand tie. And whilst we're at it: a second hand double edge razor as well.
He still only wears a seamaster 300m his mother bought him in the 90s.
Do you think they can afford castles in Scotland and near London if they buy new clothes every two or three months? ;-)
For 100 bucks. I got a 1930s tweeds overcoat for 5 and I got 5 tweeds sport coat and two suits 5 1940 ties
I love paying much less for good quality second hand/vintage clothing, especially coats and suits! They keep better too.
I totally agree!
1:43 as per the channel 4 dispatches, a slum landlord. A dreadful sartorial example. Alexander Kraft is much worthy of our attention.
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Love your vids and I have been avid viewer and subscriber for a long time. However, I do disagree with your opinion that the purchase of a classic style garment can compare to fashion, no matter used new. Therefore, in my opinion, the basis of your statement and analysis is incorrect or at least somewhat subjective.
Anyway, keep it on and truly looking forward to seeing your next chapter😊🏆
We need to do this for the environment. Having said this let it be known the British Royal Family directly profited (plundered even) from the poor during their 200+ colonial rule leaving colonised countries in abject poverty and they haven’t done enough to even acknowledge this loot.
To be fair, the Royal Family have merely been figure heads since 1649 (when they were removed as absolute rulers and became constitutional monarchs) it is the governments of the following eras that were responsible for any acts, not the Kings & Queens.
Their function today is almost entirely ceremonial and to act as a sort of living flag, to galvanise national interest and to represent the country at global events.
@ Well they had the power to end the subjugation. However I understand this is a sensitive topic for proud Brits who still support the Royal Family and hence I leave it at that…Good Day Sir! Thank you for the lovely video and message. It inspires we to declutter my wardrobe as well.!
Buying good quality secondhand hand gear depends on where you live. In the UK it would be easier to find quality menswear especially shoes. In Australia where I live most of the menswear I find in charity shops are just awful. And if you find a decent pair of shoes you should forthwith quickly buy a lottery ticket for they are as rare as hen’s teeth. Quality men’s shoes is not a strong point in the land down under.
I buy all my clothes from charity shops, car boots etc , only the best quality stuff. My criticism is you have gone and told everyone now……..
I almost always wear secondhand jackets, coats and suits - they are often much better made, from natural materials, and, if for example it’s a vintage tweed jacket for instance, isn’t encouraging child labour exploitation or fast fashion. However, I can’t help thinking that William’s recent outing wearing vintage clothes was an instance of virtue signalling. At the very least he should be wearing English brands, and given his high-profile, should be an envoy for the promotion of the UK’s clothing and footwear brands around the world.
why would you chose the grass green colour of your handkerchief today, dear Ash?! it harmonize wery nice with the green grass in the background, but IMHO not so much with the rest of your outfit. just wondering today, because usually I appreciate your choices, no offense at all
I wonder if he employs a flunky to find these 2nd hand togs ?
It is easy to be frugal when you are rich and tax-exempt...
You should grow a beard, just like the Prince
I have been considering it.
@@TheChapsGuide Not the ZZ Top variety?
For show or for blow? Cheap trick vs. actual sustainable use... Traveling from the UK to South Africa and back places a far greater burden on the environment than supporting British tailors by wearing a nicely tailored jacket and a necktie. I like the RF and the PoW and just wish for his wife to get well again and help him back on track from the slippery slope of an ungroomed and unkept appearance.
I only wear thrifted clothes, I’m 70 now and this is a lifestyle choice. This summer I picked up a vintage 70’s Belstaff canvas waxed motorcycle jacket that was patched and repaired with cool brand patches sewn on. It was worn by a motorcyclist who rode all over Canada, what a piece of history.
Awesome!
Prince Williams, just needs to come home and shave his head, and sport a full beard🤣✌🏽
to be very fair while there is indeed hardly any reason to not buy preo owne d clothes if your alternative is of the rack becose both have never been meant for you as a person i can not understand awhy one would buy something that is not made for your own body if eh can have a marvelously tailored suit nothing preowned or of the rach while ever come close on a sidenote how can you not say a single word about him wearing bloody sneakers thath is embrassing im sorry but as much sense of style as his majesty has as much lack of it has prince william
He doesn't pay tax either
and makes millions from renting his ill gotten land holdings to our underfunded public services.... and leaves his tenants in poorly maintained housing.
I am not impressed that an un-earned and inherited wealth and status individual should be admired for false pretenses concerning recycling and frugality, it's downright laughable as is the concept of 'royalty' !
Men's 2nd hand clothes are generally not worth wearing unless you are destitute and are the norm and at a minimum amount compared to women's 2nd hand clothes where I live, even on line they are generally cheap material but I keep looking in hope.
It’s good. But who cares