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mfad•16mo ago
tommaso27

Is this vintage jacket too faded? Thinking of getting it for (the equivalent of) 50 USD - ish.

I think it looks cool, but I don't have a lot of experience buying vintage stuff. Should I buy it?
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tommaso27
tommaso27OP•16mo ago
It's around 25 years old give or take.
Elvander
Elvander•16mo ago
If you want that colour and fade it's perfect, otherwise don't bother. Make sure it's the size and fit you need. The fade and patina is gorgeous but only IF that's what you're into.
tommaso27
tommaso27OP•16mo ago
Yeah I just wasn't sure about that back panel There's so much cool affordable stuff if you go used/ vintage it's crazy Thanks
Nayyyyy
Nayyyyy•16mo ago
How much is the price?
Elvander
Elvander•16mo ago
fiddy bux he says Looks like a bargain, the leather looks to be in decent condition for any age.
Nayyyyy
Nayyyyy•16mo ago
xd
tommaso27
tommaso27OP•16mo ago
I like the style too
Nayyyyy
Nayyyyy•16mo ago
You can just use some leather conditioner for the worn away areas. Probably the oils have worn away, rather than the learther dye It'll bring back the colour for the equivalent of $50 might as well risk it
tommaso27
tommaso27OP•16mo ago
yeah
Nayyyyy
Nayyyyy•16mo ago
Can get leather conditioner for $5-15 depending where you live
Elvander
Elvander•16mo ago
I'd leave the colours as is, the shoulders got bleached by too much sun, but it's part of it's story I love it
Nacho
Nacho•16mo ago
looks nice, I'd get it
Elvander
Elvander•16mo ago
https://pecard.com/products/classic-leather-care-products/classic-leather-dressing/ Pecard's will condition it without impacting the colouring. Or at least, minimally darkening it.
tommaso27
tommaso27OP•16mo ago
Just waiting for the seller to message me back... I really appreciate the advice
Bigelow
Bigelow•16mo ago
Yeah this is sick if it fits you well
tommaso27
tommaso27OP•16mo ago
It should, It's an XL and i'm about 6'2. Keep in mind this is 90's european sizes. Right?
Bigelow
Bigelow•16mo ago
Go off measurements
tommaso27
tommaso27OP•16mo ago
Not sure there are any available but I'll ask
Bigelow
Bigelow•16mo ago
Yeah keep in mind you won't be altering this so you wanna make sure it fits you well Compare the measurements to a jacket that you like the fit of
tommaso27
tommaso27OP•16mo ago
I think it's unlikely there'll be any, but I can ask the owner his height ig If he says "I'm 6'5 and it fit fine" I'll give it a miss lol
Elvander
Elvander•16mo ago
Do you have the brand? If they still exist you might be able to track down a size guide, if not you might find similar ads from the past with measurements.
tommaso27
tommaso27OP•16mo ago
I do, but it's either very obscure or defunct. Can't find it on google "Alan Russel"
Elvander
Elvander•16mo ago
yeah I'm not seeing anything either
Spuck
Spuck•16mo ago
that jacket whips ass, no notes
tommaso27
tommaso27OP•16mo ago
Seller still hasn't seen or replied 😢
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