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  1. Duke Mantee
    A variation of the tote bag I made for @srudy - leftovers of the same materials (CF Stead Repello suede for the main construction , with Horween CXL straps and edge binding and crust calfskin roughout for the lining); so it’s a little bit smaller and a simpler strap arrangement Hand sewing multiple layers of such soft materials isn’t a lot of fun, especially since the suede also camouflages/detracts from the work, but I think it’s still a good bag and probably worth in the end
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    The original is from 12 years ago, which in itself was a variant of the Sasquatch (1131026) from the year before. It was released in Dark Tan (1221004) and Deep Black (1231005)
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    They look real enough to me - tag, flat rivets etc … plus as Double 0 says, it’s a lot of work (cost) to replicate such little initial cost
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    Did you take them out before using the mangle?
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    Almost brand new 👍
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    There seems to be a lot sold but I’m astonished at some of the things not sold v what has been
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    Too slim for me too 😂 … but long gone
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    I think he’s screwed up the description - they’re all 95% cotton / 5% wool - well spotted
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    Probably stopped posting then to get on with designing that patch for his jeans 😂
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    That was less than half … but no I’ve not kept much (a couple of pieces only)
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    He’s never enjoyed a Glesga’ kiss 😂
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    … another beautiful pair 😂
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    All on Marrkt now https://www.marrkt.com/collections/duke_mantee-freewheelers-and-co-collector-sale
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    He’s had a few outbursts - I chinned him publicly on IG after a rant about (Chinese) businesses ripping off some coat MF issued (I think the Hudson), which was just exactly the same as the FW Thompson … or basically a vintage design
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    That’s correct mate - never FW but Bootleggers as you say … I consider them the same company though especially since many designs survived through the arc fiasco
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    Arcs, labels on shirts … there’s a bit of a list. Some things they were issued with desist notices, some they were sued for. I have sympathy for this in some respects, some parts of the world seem to encourage litigation (good money for the attorneys), but in the world of repros there’s little point in trying to defend someone who is deliberately trying to match a particular set of criteria
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    I’ve forgotten how my tees I’ve had over about 15 years or so - I only had that happen once, and the t-shirt was really well worn so I wasn’t much bothered by it … I expect holes to appear or buttons fall off every now and then, that’s what happens to well used clothing, regardless of how well made you think it is. However, @vlad_III you seem to be cursed with sizing issues and construction failures - you’re a jinx
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    Freewheelers suffered this more than once
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    Belts

    Duke Mantee replied to cecil's topic in superdenim

    Sedgwick bridle, snake, nickel plated hardware, malachite and onyx gemstones
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    Mine probably
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    Belts

    Duke Mantee replied to cecil's topic in superdenim

    Sedgwick bridle with brass and nickel hardware, calfskin and smoky quartz jewels
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    Belts

    Duke Mantee replied to cecil's topic in superdenim

    ACE Western buckle, Wickett & Craig harness, snake, nickel plated steel hardware and sapphire colour hi-domes
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    Belts

    Duke Mantee replied to cecil's topic in superdenim

    For all the history and suchlike it’s actually not worth the discussion anymore … and that’s exactly why there’s a problem. More importantly for this thread @smoothsailor ACE Western belt has fantastic patina … on a few occasions I’ve been asked to artificially age or patina a belt but you just can’t replicate proper wear and tear
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    Belts

    Duke Mantee replied to cecil's topic in superdenim

    Ah so your buckle is actually like that? I didn’t know they had manufactured a different version. I have a batch of those buckles - all with the swirling logs (which I can’t sell now) but when I’ve photographed them and uploaded them the pics have been ‘altered’ to show a blank square
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