Today at the Nearly New Shop in Greenville, SC, I found a great bleeding India Madras, patchwork plaid, short-sleeve button down shirt for $8.00. It was made for Rush Wilson Limited, an exclusive men’s store that has been in business in town since 1959.
The label inside the shirt indicates that the Madras was “hand loomed” and features irregularities in the weave that are actually a sign of authenticity. The dyes used in hand loomed shirts are natural and not synthetic and bleed when washed. Over time, the bleeding produces a wonderful faded look. I’d guess this particular shirt might be 20 years old, judging from the fade of the colors and the softness of the cotton. Madras is a key summer fabric for preppies and is essential in the hot and humid climate of the South.
The Nearly New Shop is run by the Junior League of Greenville. Store details:
118 Greenacre Road
Greenville, South Carolina 29607
(864) 232-1051
Nearly New Shop Collection Hotline: (864) 232-1091
Monday through Saturday
Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Karen Howard, Manager
Shannon Simpson – Assistant Manager
Thrift Store Preppy 
what a great find.- nice to see your blog back and hope your move went well-
Thank you, Max! It’s nice to hear from you, and it’s good to be blogging again. It took me a while after the move to get my bearings. But I’ve found some good thrift stores within a short drive.