Selling fake branded watch straps is OK?
Re: Selling fake branded watch straps is OK?
I've encountered Strapfreak on WF and I think he's a real douchenozzle. I'd be more than a little surprised if he was using authentic branded material to make his straps.
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That does look cool. So that one gets a pass.Marjak wrote: ↑Tue Nov 28, 2017 5:19 pmSome look better then others.... I would never where a strap like the one posted above and I also don't care at all for LV in general. But..I did make one some time ago when my wife found an old and damaged LV bag when cleaning out our closets in order to move into our new house. It was her idea and to be honest I quite like the result although I have only worn it for 2 days or so..
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they’re and then their.River Rat wrote:Boutique brand watch co make copies of BIG Brand watches and a lot here buy them so who cares about copies of straps
To me there all crooks they steal the looks and put there own name on it.
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Both are in the same city (Surabaya) although I think Strapfreak is a different person.toxicavenger wrote: ↑Wed Nov 29, 2017 9:42 pmThat does look cool. So that one gets a pass.Marjak wrote: ↑Tue Nov 28, 2017 5:19 pmSome look better then others.... I would never where a strap like the one posted above and I also don't care at all for LV in general. But..I did make one some time ago when my wife found an old and damaged LV bag when cleaning out our closets in order to move into our new house. It was her idea and to be honest I quite like the result although I have only worn it for 2 days or so..
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Coach?Seppia wrote:Few people know this but LV got in business making bags and suitcases with recycled train seat leather.
Real humble beginnings.
My home town is where virtually all of the highest end silk comes from, and textiles are our thing.
My best friend has worked in quality control for 19 years, in different companies.
His main job is to supervise the process of application of chemicals that help the fabrics retain their colors, be soft, shiny, etc.
To give you an idea of the level of quality he has worked on, mainstream luxury brands such as Burberry, Emporio Armani and the likes are the lowest he deals with, and in pat companies he worked for they have a safe where they keep the most precious fabrics before and after treatments.
He treated stuff for the Pope, for sultans and all sorts of ultra wealthy.
Fabrics that can cost easily north of $30k per square meter (approx 10sqf).
So let's say he knows quality.
The brands he respects the most are Hermes and Lanvin (none of them do work in Italy, it's all made in France, so you know he's not being a homer).
He doesn't have a lot of respect for LV, Prada and Gucci.
Keep in mind I'm talking about textiles only, not leather.
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More often than not, if you're not into something the brands that you know about are shit. Swaine Adeney Brigg and Glasser Designs make nice leather bags. Coach, LV, Prada, whatever are at best mediocre and overpriced.mikeylacroix wrote: ↑Thu Nov 30, 2017 12:52 amCoach?Seppia wrote:Few people know this but LV got in business making bags and suitcases with recycled train seat leather.
Real humble beginnings.
My home town is where virtually all of the highest end silk comes from, and textiles are our thing.
My best friend has worked in quality control for 19 years, in different companies.
His main job is to supervise the process of application of chemicals that help the fabrics retain their colors, be soft, shiny, etc.
To give you an idea of the level of quality he has worked on, mainstream luxury brands such as Burberry, Emporio Armani and the likes are the lowest he deals with, and in pat companies he worked for they have a safe where they keep the most precious fabrics before and after treatments.
He treated stuff for the Pope, for sultans and all sorts of ultra wealthy.
Fabrics that can cost easily north of $30k per square meter (approx 10sqf).
So let's say he knows quality.
The brands he respects the most are Hermes and Lanvin (none of them do work in Italy, it's all made in France, so you know he's not being a homer).
He doesn't have a lot of respect for LV, Prada and Gucci.
Keep in mind I'm talking about textiles only, not leather.
It's akin to people thinking that a TAG is the greatest watch in the world because those are what they see and hear about.
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good to know. i read somewhere how coach used to have good pedigree but like florsheim has fallen off.JP Chestnut wrote: ↑Thu Nov 30, 2017 6:32 amMore often than not, if you're not into something the brands that you know about are shit. Swaine Adeney Brigg and Glasser Designs make nice leather bags. Coach, LV, Prada, whatever are at best mediocre and overpriced.mikeylacroix wrote: ↑Thu Nov 30, 2017 12:52 amCoach?Seppia wrote:Few people know this but LV got in business making bags and suitcases with recycled train seat leather.
Real humble beginnings.
My home town is where virtually all of the highest end silk comes from, and textiles are our thing.
My best friend has worked in quality control for 19 years, in different companies.
His main job is to supervise the process of application of chemicals that help the fabrics retain their colors, be soft, shiny, etc.
To give you an idea of the level of quality he has worked on, mainstream luxury brands such as Burberry, Emporio Armani and the likes are the lowest he deals with, and in pat companies he worked for they have a safe where they keep the most precious fabrics before and after treatments.
He treated stuff for the Pope, for sultans and all sorts of ultra wealthy.
Fabrics that can cost easily north of $30k per square meter (approx 10sqf).
So let's say he knows quality.
The brands he respects the most are Hermes and Lanvin (none of them do work in Italy, it's all made in France, so you know he's not being a homer).
He doesn't have a lot of respect for LV, Prada and Gucci.
Keep in mind I'm talking about textiles only, not leather.
It's akin to people thinking that a TAG is the greatest watch in the world because those are what they see and hear about.
its quite popular here in Malaysia, I just don't find it remotely interesting
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Some of these brands will have a super high end line that's produced by a real maker. For instance, Prada's highest level men's suits are rather nicely made... by someone else. Everything else is mall quality shit.mikeylacroix wrote: ↑Thu Nov 30, 2017 6:52 amgood to know. i read somewhere how coach used to have good pedigree but like florsheim has fallen off.JP Chestnut wrote: ↑Thu Nov 30, 2017 6:32 amMore often than not, if you're not into something the brands that you know about are shit. Swaine Adeney Brigg and Glasser Designs make nice leather bags. Coach, LV, Prada, whatever are at best mediocre and overpriced.mikeylacroix wrote: ↑Thu Nov 30, 2017 12:52 amCoach?Seppia wrote:Few people know this but LV got in business making bags and suitcases with recycled train seat leather.
Real humble beginnings.
My home town is where virtually all of the highest end silk comes from, and textiles are our thing.
My best friend has worked in quality control for 19 years, in different companies.
His main job is to supervise the process of application of chemicals that help the fabrics retain their colors, be soft, shiny, etc.
To give you an idea of the level of quality he has worked on, mainstream luxury brands such as Burberry, Emporio Armani and the likes are the lowest he deals with, and in pat companies he worked for they have a safe where they keep the most precious fabrics before and after treatments.
He treated stuff for the Pope, for sultans and all sorts of ultra wealthy.
Fabrics that can cost easily north of $30k per square meter (approx 10sqf).
So let's say he knows quality.
The brands he respects the most are Hermes and Lanvin (none of them do work in Italy, it's all made in France, so you know he's not being a homer).
He doesn't have a lot of respect for LV, Prada and Gucci.
Keep in mind I'm talking about textiles only, not leather.
It's akin to people thinking that a TAG is the greatest watch in the world because those are what they see and hear about.
its quite popular here in Malaysia, I just don't find it remotely interesting
Ralph Lauren, until recently, was one of the exceptions to this rule. Their Blue/Black/Purple lines were all respectably made and offered good value for money. I think they're all shit now, and incredibly overpriced.
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i think u'd enjoy this read (if u haven't already)JP Chestnut wrote: ↑Thu Nov 30, 2017 6:59 amSome of these brands will have a super high end line that's produced by a real maker. For instance, Prada's highest level men's suits are rather nicely made... by someone else. Everything else is mall quality shit.mikeylacroix wrote: ↑Thu Nov 30, 2017 6:52 amgood to know. i read somewhere how coach used to have good pedigree but like florsheim has fallen off.JP Chestnut wrote: ↑Thu Nov 30, 2017 6:32 amMore often than not, if you're not into something the brands that you know about are shit. Swaine Adeney Brigg and Glasser Designs make nice leather bags. Coach, LV, Prada, whatever are at best mediocre and overpriced.mikeylacroix wrote: ↑Thu Nov 30, 2017 12:52 amCoach?Seppia wrote:Few people know this but LV got in business making bags and suitcases with recycled train seat leather.
Real humble beginnings.
My home town is where virtually all of the highest end silk comes from, and textiles are our thing.
My best friend has worked in quality control for 19 years, in different companies.
His main job is to supervise the process of application of chemicals that help the fabrics retain their colors, be soft, shiny, etc.
To give you an idea of the level of quality he has worked on, mainstream luxury brands such as Burberry, Emporio Armani and the likes are the lowest he deals with, and in pat companies he worked for they have a safe where they keep the most precious fabrics before and after treatments.
He treated stuff for the Pope, for sultans and all sorts of ultra wealthy.
Fabrics that can cost easily north of $30k per square meter (approx 10sqf).
So let's say he knows quality.
The brands he respects the most are Hermes and Lanvin (none of them do work in Italy, it's all made in France, so you know he's not being a homer).
He doesn't have a lot of respect for LV, Prada and Gucci.
Keep in mind I'm talking about textiles only, not leather.
It's akin to people thinking that a TAG is the greatest watch in the world because those are what they see and hear about.
its quite popular here in Malaysia, I just don't find it remotely interesting
Ralph Lauren, until recently, was one of the exceptions to this rule. Their Blue/Black/Purple lines were all respectably made and offered good value for money. I think they're all shit now, and incredibly overpriced.
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