Looking for a spring jacket? Surplus e-tailer Army Navy Uniforms has a nice selection of new-old-stock, Vietnam era Jungle Jackets, all of which were made in the US from wind-resistant, 100% cotton ripstop poplin, and are in pristine, unissued condition. A surprisingly large number of sizes are available, at least, for now… Read More »

In other crazy-low priced eBay find news: seller All American Deadstock is offering a nice selection of NOS “Classic O’Malley” Sunglasses. Though originally made somewhere between the 1980s and 90s (can you believe that 1990 was 21 years ago? Isn’t that insane!), the classically-styled glasses are still in pristine, unworn shape. Despite their age and condition, the seller is only asking for a piddly $12 per (and the shipping is free), making them way cheaper than any crap you’d pick up at Urban Outfitters (and probably far better made too). Read More »

Just in time for summer, Los Angeles’ Driftwood has added a selection of deadstock, US-made American Optical Safety Glasses to its online store. Multiple sizes of both the classic gray and green lens models are available, and each is priced at $72 (plus free shipping), so basically cheaper than if you found ‘em used on eBay. Stock, of course, is extremely limited, and likely to sell out quick, so head over to Driftwood now while the getting’s still good. Read More »

Admittedly not the most eloquent way to open a blog post, but, I really like these. A lot. Vancouver’s Inventory has just added a small collection of deadstock Swedish Army Belts to its online store. Great looking, and built though as a brick sh–house, the belts are made from naturally tanned leather, and feature brass hardware and an embossed insignia and size info. Once the standard issue for the Swedish Army, these belts are now extremely hard to come by (in and out of Scandinavia, apparently), but, despite their rarity, are priced at a very reasonable $65 per (so basically a dollar per each year of wear). Read More »

After stumbling across the above, I thought it would be fun to do a round-up of (near-)deadstock military boots for this week’s eBay of the Day. But, of course, once I had the idea, I wasn’t able to find a single other post-worthy pair (ain’t that always the way). So, it’s just going to have to be these then, because I’d much rather post them on their own, than not post them at all. Authentic marine core surplus (not repro). Decades old. Unworn condition. Size 10. Auction ends 11/7. Bid here. And have a great weekend.

There’s a lot to love about Ohio’s BreadandRoses2. The brainchild of textile artist / designer Diane Wilson, the company proffers scarves, pocket squares, and bandannas made from deadstock selvedge fabrics. Decades old, and almost all loomed in the US, the fabrics – including chambrays, hickory stripes and tartans – are culled from the artist’s own personal collection, which she has spent the better part of the last forty years amassing from thrift stores, estate sales, flea markets and various now defunct uniform and textile manufacturers. Read More »

One seller. Three pairs (one small, one medium, one large). All new old stock with the original tags still attached. All made in the USA from authentic hand-woven Indian madras. And all listed with a ridiculously low starting price. Auctions end 6/20/10. Happy bidding (and an even happier weekend).