Tag: vintage-outerwear
How to Grade Water Stains on Vintage Suede Jackets: Salt Marks, Rings, and Permanent Discoloration
Salt marks, water rings, and general discoloration on suede all fail differently. Here's the test-based standard for grading each before you list.
Shedding, Matting, or Loose Attachment: How to Grade Fur Trim and Feather Condition on Vintage Coats
Shedding, matting, and loose attachment fail differently on fur and feather trim. Here's the test-based standard for grading each correctly.
Vintage Leather Creasing and Cracking: When Normal Break-In Becomes Structural Failure
Surface creasing sells vintage leather. Cracking at the crease line sinks it. Here's the bend test that tells you which one you're looking at.
How to Grade Vintage Leather Patina: When Darkening Is Character and When It's Damage
Even oxidized darkening is Cosmetic Appearance, not a defect. Here's the test-based standard for grading vintage leather patina versus real damage.
Zipper Functionality and Cosmetic Wear: How to Grade Sliders Without Killing the Sale
A stuck zipper and a scratched slider aren't the same defect. Here's how to grade each correctly — and disclose replacements without tanking the sale.