tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8357314983134578799.post309397274782788943..comments2023-10-18T09:45:19.213-04:00Comments on The Dandy Project - A men's fashion and style blog for the modern dandy.: A Second Chance for BarbourIzzyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12082175045406731564noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8357314983134578799.post-27505626829909771062012-01-16T16:07:16.401-05:002012-01-16T16:07:16.401-05:00Thought you might like to check out my vid - my br...Thought you might like to check out my vid - my brand new wax jacket as subjected to some brutal treatment and then rewaxed ;<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGq81usnzQUAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8357314983134578799.post-48910824653685413062011-01-06T23:38:33.321-05:002011-01-06T23:38:33.321-05:00C'mon there's nothing wrong with wearing a...C'mon there's nothing wrong with wearing a brand new Barbour. I have a few,in fact I spilled a blue dye down the back of my olive Bedal which I was really pissed about, still am. I guess now it looks like an Artist's jacket ( it does look like a tie dye effect )HEY,maybe I should sell it since that's what people like ?<br />BE PROUD, WEAR A NEW BARBOUR !!<br />p.s : don't be stupid by washing it !!!bleachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17859357271059022110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8357314983134578799.post-60404433751167441242010-12-06T10:45:33.621-05:002010-12-06T10:45:33.621-05:00If you put it in the washing machine it will remov...If you put it in the washing machine it will remove some of the wax, giving it a faded, lighter colour.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8357314983134578799.post-13633540637865048942010-11-28T00:54:31.412-05:002010-11-28T00:54:31.412-05:00use a hair dryer. working a section at a time, get...use a hair dryer. working a section at a time, get the jacket really hot. rub roughly with a cotton cloth, especially along seams, edges, etc. do this several times for each section. then heat the entire jacket, scrunch it roughly, tie with string and allow it to cool.<br /><br />for the buttons, try making a thick paste of vinegar and flour. spread paste on each button, and allow to sit for an hour or so. wash off with water. repeat if necessary.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8357314983134578799.post-19061217753462495662010-11-21T07:29:02.689-05:002010-11-21T07:29:02.689-05:00Barbour jackets are meant to last a lifetime not a...Barbour jackets are meant to last a lifetime not a this seasons must-have ! <br />If you really wanted a 'well-worn' style Selfridges in London do recycled ones which do look worn and the buttons are tarnished...however,They are about £350 but you might as-well try and make it a staple in your wardrobe as I do with mine (Bedale) as I'm such a huge Alexa Chung fan and she wears hers all the time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8357314983134578799.post-414413415555611842010-11-14T23:50:04.295-05:002010-11-14T23:50:04.295-05:00Barbour jackets are great! Strong quality. Can'...Barbour jackets are great! Strong quality. Can't wait to get my hands on my first one.<br /><br />-UnyimeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8357314983134578799.post-43568912844806223302010-11-10T07:51:59.611-05:002010-11-10T07:51:59.611-05:00haha, I like Mr. Bond's idea. I alaways think ...haha, I like Mr. Bond's idea. I alaways think "natural" weathering is the best. Your idea to wear it out in the rain sounds worth it to try.<br /><br />JD<br />iplayfaves.blogspot.comjoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03074738934764189510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8357314983134578799.post-26933131170909166192010-11-08T11:17:41.982-05:002010-11-08T11:17:41.982-05:00Looking forward to the results.Looking forward to the results.Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04378260367699885235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8357314983134578799.post-2313928328043030752010-11-08T11:10:55.802-05:002010-11-08T11:10:55.802-05:00Live and work in London. I am just wearing my new ...Live and work in London. I am just wearing my new suede B-store shoes and after the 100th water puddle and the 101st person stepping on them in rushour on the tube, they already look like 10 years worn. The weather does help too. Today it is awfully cold and rainy.....Greetings from London.Fashion Philosopherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05542581106547409538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8357314983134578799.post-20248198016612978192010-11-08T11:06:53.595-05:002010-11-08T11:06:53.595-05:00Live and work in London, and your clothes look wor...Live and work in London, and your clothes look worn withing seconds. The weather today is nightmare in London. Rainy, cold and rainy again. I am just wearing my new b-store suede shoes and after the 100's water puddles and 100 people stepping on them ont the train and tube in rush hour- they look like worn for 10 years. Just move to London.....Fashion Philosopherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05542581106547409538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8357314983134578799.post-9611436897231946112010-11-08T11:04:33.555-05:002010-11-08T11:04:33.555-05:00i like aging things that don't involve dirt or...i like aging things that don't involve dirt or germs haha.<br />try twisting it then placing rubber bands around it (almost as if you were tiedying it), it will naturally stay wrinkled.<br />also steel wool to the buttons<br /><br />-best<br />lauren ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8357314983134578799.post-69949273918074553282010-11-07T02:05:14.842-05:002010-11-07T02:05:14.842-05:00Sounds like a good start!Sounds like a good start!Brandonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16690939878826195736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8357314983134578799.post-86108138536568444482010-11-06T22:35:38.035-04:002010-11-06T22:35:38.035-04:00Mat and Brandon: I rubbed it against some damp roc...Mat and Brandon: I rubbed it against some damp rocks outside my apartment yesterday (and made a few knuckles bleed in the process), but I'm happy with the results. I purposely scratched the buttons and then soiled it in grass and soil, now it's drying naturally. I think that's a good start!Izzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12082175045406731564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8357314983134578799.post-38429015964923880942010-11-06T00:06:27.408-04:002010-11-06T00:06:27.408-04:00I agree, washing it doesn't seem like a good i...I agree, washing it doesn't seem like a good idea. I like @BrandonActon-Bond's idea ;)<br /><br />-LeeLeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05547924833239983180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8357314983134578799.post-3174026593614973362010-11-05T14:38:30.994-04:002010-11-05T14:38:30.994-04:00DEFFFFFF do NOT wash it!DEFFFFFF do NOT wash it!Brandonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16690939878826195736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8357314983134578799.post-27460260263321573012010-11-05T10:51:48.557-04:002010-11-05T10:51:48.557-04:00i once watched a programme called "british st...i once watched a programme called "british style genius", if you youtube it you may find it. there was an hour episode all about british "country" style and they tried their hardest to wreck a barbour jacket. they even shot it with a shotgun and it still looked ok!<br /><br />do NOT put it in the washing machine, it's a big barbour no no. it will make the whole jacket look weird and the inside will smell bad.<br /><br />i have one but im selling it on ebay, so you can compare the condition;<br /><br />http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170561630234&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT#ht_500wt_1102Matthew Spadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16043383557092161415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8357314983134578799.post-80947244903566673742010-11-05T10:21:25.821-04:002010-11-05T10:21:25.821-04:00LOL at the sandy beach suggestion. Unfortunately,...LOL at the sandy beach suggestion. Unfortunately, the sand in our beaches is way to fine to make a dent on the hardy Barbour jacket. :)<br /><br />I want it distressed right now, so I'll probably take it out to the park today and drag it in the mud. Afterwards, do you think it'll be safe to throw in the washing machine?Izzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12082175045406731564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8357314983134578799.post-79233867247860991052010-11-05T10:11:21.014-04:002010-11-05T10:11:21.014-04:00OK I'm not even joking the only real way to br...OK I'm not even joking the only real way to break in your barbour is to run it over a few times on a muddy road with a range rover. Hence the need for a english country house to go with said barbour jacket. maybe bring it to the Philippines and run over it a few times on a sandy beach and have your own filipino edge to a barbour jacket?Brandonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16690939878826195736noreply@blogger.com