Let's see those photos of broken-in brown Vicenza leathers

[ton312]

Character doesn't have to be "patina" like what CXL does, it can just be wear, abrasions, scuffs, etc.

Yes indeed, that was precisely my point. Grain, sleeve creases and drape, etc., all add up to character. I only mention patina b/c I think *most vic hides will remain relatively flat in terms of color. I could be wrong but I've yet to see a vic jacket show much depth, I believe b/c they are dyed straight through.

 

[Bfd70]

This is a week one photo of dark seal. I’ll try and post an update this weekend. Color does change with the lighting often appearing the hue of an eggplant. I think it would be a good selection for an A 1/2 but I’d pair it with rust knits.

 

[El Marro]

Marro, any tea core showing through yet? I haven't seen a lot of pictures of this hide broken in.

Dave,
Not even a little bit yet, which makes me happy to be honest. As little wear as the jacket has seen I would be disappointed if the topcoat wore off that quickly. I agree that we have yet to see many photos of this leather when it is broken in.

 

[Bfd70]

View attachment 201450 This is a week one photo of dark seal. I’ll try and post an update this weekend. Color does change with the lighting often appearing the hue of an eggplant. I think it would be a good selection for an A 1/2 but I’d pair it with rust knits.

Not the best lighting. Not sure if this illustrates any evolution. This is what it looks like after I would guess 30 wears of relatively short duration.

 

[Bfd70]

 

[mtrlr]

I'm not a fan of vic but the jackets in this thread do look outstanding. Aside from the black to brown vic, the hide doesn't really develop any patina. Lots of creases and grain pop but that's not what I consider patina (it certainly does develop character though).

LOL, with the number of jackets some of you have, you'll never see patina develop anyway.

Btw, if you have too many jackets and don't have the time to break in, send them to me (if they are my size), I can break in for you, free of charge. We have 3 jacket seasons here in Canada, and any day below 23C is a jacket day for me. No pet, no smoking, no funny action to distress, just normal every day wear. You take care of shipping and duties

 

[ton312]

LOL, with the number of jackets some of you have, you'll never see patina develop anyway.

Btw, if you have too many jackets and don't have the time to break in, send them to me (if they are my size), I can break in for you, free of charge. We have 3 jacket seasons here in Canada, and any day below 23C is a jacket day for me. No pet, no smoking, no funny action to distress, just normal every day wear. You take care of shipping and duties

I’ve never broken in a jacket. But in a delicious and ironic twist, jackets have made me broke.

 

[marker2037]

Not the best lighting. Not sure if this illustrates any evolution. This is what it looks like after I would guess 30 wears of relatively short duration.

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Thanks, looks great!

 

[Bfd70]

You can prob do straight from Aero?

 

[marker2037]

Well, turns out they might work with me after all so I'll continue to give this a shot for now

 

[torfjord]

I’ve never broken in a jacket. But in a delicious and ironic twist, jackets have made me broke.

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[technovox]

I've owned this Dark Seal Brown Vicenza Dustbowl for around 2 years now. It was the original Dark Seal brown, darker in color than the later batch, and sometimes reads as black in dim light. Kind of hard to see the depth of color, unless in full sunlight. But one can see a bit of wear in the seams and around the edges where the lighter brown tones are starting to develop. It's the jacket I usually pack when traveling so it gets a fair amount of use.

 

[El Marro]

I've owned this Dark Seal Brown Vicenza Dustbowl for around 2 years now. It was the original Dark Seal brown, darker in color than the later batch, and sometimes reads as black in dim light. Kind of hard to see the depth of color, unless in full sunlight. But one can see a bit of wear in the seams and around the edges where the lighter brown tones are starting to develop. It's the jacket I usually pack when traveling so it gets a fair amount of use.

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What a beauty! and the wear you have put on it is especially impressive considering the range of awesome jackets you have in your collection.

 

[geedee]

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Dude that's a great fit on you. Is that an Aero Premier HB?

 

[Nykwil]

 

[Al 916]

Which hide is this please?

 

[Nykwil]

Which hide is this please?

Blackened brown vicenza bro.