Weekly eBay Grails 3/20
First of all, I want to say that I hope you are all safe and well in these trying times. It is scientifically proven that there has been no time more needing of retail therapy than the present. Each time I feel a sliver of fear or dread enter my mind I fire up the good ole virtual shopping cart to spend away my feelings.
What I have learned in the past few days is that there are more important jawns to be copped than a beautiful, if not gently worn, Sukajan. That being said, I love spending money on myself more than the next guy so my relentless eBay addiction has been not been thwarted, it is merely less condonable than usual. So, without further delay, I present to you my favorite finds on eBay this week.
Since we will all be spending more time indoors, I hope you all take the time to reflect on your (probably) terrible interior design. Tapestries got a deservedly bad rap in college but a beautiful woven tapestry like this one can go a long way to turn your house one-bedroom apartment into a home nicer than average one-bedroom apartment.
Same as the above but different tapestry.
Whatever work you’re doing on a desk with a brass lamp will both look and feel more important.
This shirt is maximalism done right. In other news, the Knicks were once good! Look at us learning.
I can only assume this is some kind of curling pun.
Sukajans, or souvenir jackets, have a really interesting history in Japan. After WWII, American soldiers still in the country used leftover parachutes to create light teddy jackets that were then embroidered with common motifs from Japanese culture. Doing what Americans do best, they took these images and fused them with American iconography because nothing is valid until it has been Americanized.
Quality Sukajan jackets are definitely pricy but they are an investment in your image as a cultured tastemaker.
Same as the above but $200 more.
Sun Surf makes some amazing Hawaiian shirts. The theme of this one was described as “Aloha”, to be honest I’m not sure that tiger would agree.
