Other times the story is lost to history, with only small clues that yet remain in the warmth of an aged dial, the dent of a well-loved case, or the passioned etching of an engraved caseback. Sometimes that story began decades ago, having been passed down through a family for generations. Sometimes that story begins at an authorized dealer with a brand new watch bought to mark a special occasion. A (slightly brightened) Rolex Datejust 16030 with distinct ‘stingray’ patina - note the specks on the face, courtesy of Analog/Shift Patina and Watches The core of this pursuit is a pair of jeans with as much patina, that is to say as personal character, as possible. Methodologies for achieving ‘sick fades’ are far too innumerable to go into here, but the idea is that a pair of jeans should reflect the way that they are lived in.
Visiting a denim blog or a reddit thread will result in a deluge of debates on warp and weft of the weave, natural indigo vs synthetic indigo, washing or not washing, soaking, freezing, hang drying… it’s a deep and dizzying well.
Patina store how to#
Now, volumes upon volumes have been written on how to get the perfect fades in a pair of raw denim jeans. It’s been said before, but raw denim is a labor of love if ever there was one. Where the raw denim enthusiast is different, apart from an obsessively detailed eye for quality, is that they want their jeans to be a reflection of themselves and they don’t mind suffering to get it. Whether the pair of jeans or a denim jacket in question is made to look like a vintage find or is a stiff pair of raw Japanese selvedge denim, the end goal is similar: a go to pair of broken in jeans with that coveted ‘second skin’ feel. Those who are passionate about denim are more obsessed with patina than almost any group of enthusiast or collector, even if they don’t realize it. But if there is one group that is able to resist the seductions of instant gratification, it is the raw denim enthusiast. Countless fashion brands over the years have offered jeans that are pre-torn, acid washed, faux patched, in an effort to cash in on that vintage vibe without the consumer having to wade through several years of wear first. Like leather, vintage denim is a vast, and often expensive world unto itself – a pair of vintage Levis 501’s, for example, sold for $60,000 back in 2005. ‘Sealing’ leather with mink oil for water resistance, avoiding harsh substances like salt, and polishing with regularity will help to stave off that aging process.Ī post shared by The Denim Bible on at 7:49am PDT
Patina store skin#
A pair of sharp black calf skin oxfords, for example, will live longer and look as snappy as the day they were made if they are treated with care. This is where waxes and polishes can be of value. If you use it, it will begin to show age. Aside from keeping a pair of shoes or a leather jacket in the closet for its entire life, there is no fountain of youth for leather. Indeed, the appeal of patina can be fairly subjective (more on that later). Now, that it isn’t to say that all patina is desirable. A beautifully aged Saddleback Leather Briefacase Avoiding Leather Patina In keeping with the concept that patina tells stories, the idea is to let your leather age in a way that shows the life it has lead. Using conditioners that don’t contain wax and steering clear of dyed shoe polishes will allow the leather to age in a more natural way.
Properly cleaning and conditioning the leather will ensure that, as the leather breaks in and ages, those natural details will be added to and enhanced by wear and tear.
Patina store full#
Full grain comes from the outer most layer of the hide and as such has natural variations in color and texture due to the life of the animal. Broadly speaking, full grain leather, if properly maintained, is the most likely to develop rich patina. The style of tanning and the grade of leather will play the biggest role in how it ages. To begin with, different types of leathers age differently. But how can you ensure that the new pair of Chromexcel boots you’ve just purchased will develop such character of their own? While there is no substitute for time itself, the right combination of care, maintenance, and a little loving abuse, will ensure that your leather develops the patina that dreams are made of. It is in the depth of colors and textures that leather shows its years, hinting at the journeys endured and miles walked. For many a leather enthusiast, this character is the end goal when a new piece is brought into the collection. The character of old, well-traveled, supple leather just can’t be beat. There is something evocative about these objects.
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