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    Ettinger Opinions/ Experience (post pictures)

    @ValidusLA I read through the article and despite some poor auto-translate it's very informative. What I'm curious about though is your (and others) personal take on the *value* of handmade. You seem to imply that machine stitching may be ideal for certain instances, or at the very least, in no...
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    Ettinger Opinions/ Experience (post pictures)

    Bolded the part I am curious about. Correct me here: I was under the impression that saddle stitching *must* be done by hand, and every Hermes product I've seen appears to have that tell-tale diagonal saddle stitch pattern. Is this incorrect?
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    Fake or Real (Authentic, Genuine, etc.) -- Official Authentication Thread

    Figure this'll be easy for someone familiar with the brand. Two Goyard's, same seller.
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    Ask A Question, Get An Answer... - Post All Quick Questions Here (Classic menswear)

    They recommend that I have it fully lined out of French Chèvre leather, naturally. But I've kind of been there, done that — I'd like to do something different. What I need to figure out though is if any change from the norm is going to be a downgrade in quality. I'm currently researching...
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    Ask A Question, Get An Answer... - Post All Quick Questions Here (Classic menswear)

    Thanks for the reply. Wouldn't a high-end house have skilled cutters and extra fabric to make this a non-issue? Also, wouldn't it add to the luxuriousness of an item knowing you have a material that it takes a more skilled hand to work with?
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    Ask A Question, Get An Answer... - Post All Quick Questions Here (Classic menswear)

    Why do luxury good manufacturers prefer goatskin (chèvre) to pig, deer and elk? These seem to also offer smooth suppleness and light weight. Is goat in some way more luxurious as a bag/wallet lining material?
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    Ask A Question, Get An Answer... - Post All Quick Questions Here (Classic menswear)

    What's the lining of this Cartier wallet likely made out? I know we can't know 100% without having it in person, but just curious about the range of fabrics they might entertain throwing in there.
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    Ask A Question, Get An Answer... - Post All Quick Questions Here (Classic menswear)

    Wallet Lining: I'm getting a custom wallet made and waffling a lot on the lining I want to use. I'm going to use alligator for both the exterior and interior and don't want to short-change the process at all. That said, the bill compartment is still going to have something other than alligator...
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    Ask A Question, Get An Answer... - Post All Quick Questions Here (Classic menswear)

    Is it possible to process an alligator skin so that it no longer looks like alligator by printing or heat stamping it or cutting off the top layer?
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    Ask A Question, Get An Answer... - Post All Quick Questions Here (Classic menswear)

    France! Answered, thank you so much, that was a very quick reply. Next question: Is it all sourced from France because it's not possible to get this high of quality of leather in the United States? I'm trying to find a source for top-end leather while remaining in the US but this is proving...
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    Ask A Question, Get An Answer... - Post All Quick Questions Here (Classic menswear)

    When 1) printing 2) heat stamping and 3) tattooing leather, can this be done after the dying process is fully completed or does it need to be done before?
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    Ask A Question, Get An Answer... - Post All Quick Questions Here (Classic menswear)

    When Horween makes Shell Cordovan, where do they get their hides from? Are all those hides from the US or do they get some from Italy and elsewhere?
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    Fake or Real (Authentic, Genuine, etc.) -- Official Authentication Thread

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/Horween-Black-Shell-Cordovan-Leather-Horsehide-LeatherMob-Leathercraft-Fur-Hides/192366892034?hash=item2cc9f5d402:m:mZnX7wMSdm-KRzUUGWOc2pA ^ eBay Listing Horween Shell Cordovan Hide (located in Hong Kong?)
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    Fake or Real (Authentic, Genuine, etc.) -- Official Authentication Thread

    More photos & listing: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Zilli-bag-for-garment-NEW-Original-Travel-Bag-for-Clothes-Suit-jacket/282885268857 - Seller has sold a couple of garment bags. Has a neg on feedback on this bag on another sale, but it was for long shipping times not fake goods. - Shipping from...
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    Fake or Real (Authentic, Genuine, etc.) -- Official Authentication Thread

    A valid point for certain brands. I'd definitely believe it for Tumi - even Givenchy I believe did a set of airline products and Chanel has a bunch of VIP gifts floating around that are cheap gifts you get for buying perfume. But Zilli's really a different type of company as far as I can tell...
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    Fake or Real (Authentic, Genuine, etc.) -- Official Authentication Thread

    ZILLI - SHOE BAG https://www.ebay.com/itm/Zilli-Shoe-bag-exslusive-zilli-travel-leather-bag-all-sizes-NEW-595/173177957176?hash=item285235eb38:g:vdsAAOSwKTVakZ5H Couple things: - This seller has excellent feedback. Going through his other items.. doesn't seem like a scammer. - That said -...
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    Ask A Question, Get An Answer... - Post All Quick Questions Here (Classic menswear)

    Well I would hope I wasn't joking. Here's the way I was looking at it: For dress shoes, if I am fortunate enough to pick up a pair of Gaziano & Girling's the logic is that the leather of top-tier quality and I will be able to condition it and keep it looking nice for an extremely long time. They...
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    Ask A Question, Get An Answer... - Post All Quick Questions Here (Classic menswear)

    http://boutique.stefanoricci.com/usa/en-gb/shoes/crocodile-sneakers/p692 How long would you expect a pair of sneakers like this to last? Forever? If not forever, what would be the first part to fail irrevocably that could not be repaired?
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    Hermès/Chanel Quality vs Full Custom Bespoke - Can The Quality Be Matched?

    Just got back from vacation, thanks for the responses guys! It seems that there's a lot that goes into this - like within Chester Mox they allow the upgrade to linen thread in place of the stock polyester and so you can see that there's quality variance even within the brand's single line. I...
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    Hermès/Chanel Quality vs Full Custom Bespoke - Can The Quality Be Matched?

    I live right down the street from one of the best bespoke shoemakers in the US. They do bespoke for anybody you can name from Madonna to Tom Ford. Their workmanship is not in question. I go there regularly for smaller stuff - repair luggage, alter belts, get shoes cleaned up and so on (it's also...
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