Yep, these new ones are best left in the store. Plus you guys from France don't have to worry about gettin' a good Perfecto. If Vinted is any indication, there's literally one quality vintage cross zip for every French citizen out there. Same Excelled as mine, listed for 60 Euros is listed right now. Size 40.
I think you always look so cool. Like just natural cool!My size! I was about to ask you to PM me the link but I think I already have my bases covered in terms of cross zips.
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John Lofgren Monkey Boots Shinki Horsebuttt - $1,136 The classic monkey boot silhouette in an incredibly rich Shinki russet horse leather.
Grant Stone Diesel Boot Dark Olive Chromexcel - $395 Goodyear welted, Horween Chromexcel, classic good looks.
Schott 568 Vandals Jacket - $1,250 The classic Perfecto motorcycle jacket, in a very special limited-edition Schott double rider style.
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This is how I want to live my life. Incredible.
This is how I want to live my life. Incredible.
I see what you mean. I will say it looks more interesting than the original. The distressing does not look natural (that is super-difficult to do and only Thedi pulls it off, but he is, well, Zeus).After a weekend of abuse I’ve decided to let the 5 star come up for air. If you are not a fan of faux distressing close this tab! LOL. I probably could’ve done a better job of it if I intended to keep it this way. Two coats of conditioner and some sealant later....easy enough to strip and go full cordo but I’ll see how this wears for now. I can’t decide if I love it or it’s the worst looking mall distress I’ve ever seen...
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Now that is some great styling! Like your new beard arrangement too. That’s what Erol Flynn would look these days…!
Yeah I go from loving it to thinking it looks way too over the top. I may try some less invasive means of subtlety darkening the leather before another bout of acetone and dye.I see what you mean. I will say it looks more interesting than the original. The distressing does not look natural (that is super-difficult to do and only Thedi pulls it off, but he is, well, Zeus).
I kind of like it, but I do see your dilemma.
I think a redye job would add another layer of color and depth. Either way though, I'd rather wear what you did than the terrible color that arrived.Yeah I go from loving it to thinking it looks way too over the top. I may try some less invasive means of subtlety darkening the leather before another bout of acetone and dye.
Full on cordo=epic contrast.After a weekend of abuse I’ve decided to let the 5 star come up for air. If you are not a fan of faux distressing close this tab! LOL. I probably could’ve done a better job of it if I intended to keep it this way. Two coats of conditioner and some sealant later....easy enough to strip and go full cordo but I’ll see how this wears for now. I can’t decide if I love it or it’s the worst looking mall distress I’ve ever seen...
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Post weekend mad bombing:
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