Bottega Veneta Mens Intrecciato Wallet Part 2

6 months of usage, the wallet has proved both reliable and subtly classy.

However, there has been a few drawbacks that I would like now to expand:

Because of the nature of "weaved leather" once this is in your pocket it is very easy to rip or damage the leather patterns of you take it out quickly, the fingernails will cling on to the weaved edges and cause damage to the square stripes - if you're a perfectionist then every scratch is like a stab to the heart haha...

The major flaw of these intrecciato wallets is cracking issues when used generally on the top corners and middle areas. Here the pictures are shown of pretty noticeable splitting of the adhesive and leather joining sections:

The flaking of the edge is caused by general wear and tear - further use without repairing (which is probably expensive as hell since they need to ship it to Italy) will cause detrimental effects to the longevity of this wallet

More commonly occurring is the cracking on the wallet edge:

Normal use will cause the edge to curl inwards and cause a split between top sections.

hmm......

BOTTEGA VENETA MENS INTRECCIATO WALLET REVIEW

This is a review on the quality of a Bottega Veneta Intrecciato black wallet.

After extensive research trying to find a high quality, luxury wallet I finally chose the BV Intrecciato wallet.While searching for the perfect wallet, I was unable find a coherent and well detailed 3rd party review of the BV wallet, most were from online retailers and for womens purses/wallets.

Going through options such as the LV Damier Graphite,Gucci, Bally and many others - the one that has always caught my eye was the BV.

 Coming in a discreet box, was a subtle yet sophisticated mens wallet which doesnt yell "look at me!" but commands certain presence and mystery. This Intrecciato wallet contains 8 card slots, 2 inner card slots and 2 note pockets.

Using very high quality leather ( BV and Hermes share the same tannery, the only 2 customers but the methods of producing their products is the differentiating factor), it is hand woven into pattern with no logos or other signs. Holding it in the hand, I have to say it feels great, the leather is supple and soft but with strength. Also, it is incredibly light, even with a full wallet. Something the LV Damier Graphite wallet doesnt share with its cotton canvas. 

On closer inspection, you can see the quality craftsmanship and effort in each and every piece. The leather strips are perfectly woven and the inside leather is perfectly connected.

 Before purchasing this wallet, I was paranoid that the woven leather would be too weak and easily deformed with use, however my fears were soon gone as holding this in the hand you can trust that BV with its signature intrecciato technique has perfected it.

One negative aspect about the outside is that because the leather is woven, there is a tendancy to attract more dust in the corners but a simple brush and a shake will do the trick to keeping it clean.

 

BV is known for their no-logo, subtle look. unlike many othe luxury brands which stamp their brand all over even on the smallest products, the mens BV wallet is no different. Opening up, the only remarks is a Bottega Veneta, Made in Italy at the bottom of its left side and a Bottega Veneta, Made in Italy cloth sign in its right inner card sleeve. As you can see, the leather is perfetly stiched on.

The inner linings which are all made with excellent quality leather is expected for such a brand.

Many other fashion brands have over the years outsourced their production to other countries such as the US, China and South America, however Bottega Veneta is still all 100% made in Italy.

A comparison picture to show the size to a normal ink-tip pen:

Overall I am incredibly satisfied with the wallet, there are practically no shortcomings and you can tell the care and attention to detail the craftsmen undertook to produce the mens inctrecciato wallet.

 

IMITATION 2EROS CHEAP

anyone interested in purchasing a pair of 2eros cheap check out this ebay seller:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Men-s-smooth-Underwear-running-shorts-boxers-briefs-loose-trunks-home-short-new-/160653193821?pt=Men_s_Clothing&var=&hash=item6b1c09a011

those are not real one though (which retail at around $80 a pair), but at $7 a pop free shipping, it's cheap as chips

"how to take over someone elses life..."

same tattoo sleeve...-$800
same hair...-$50
same videos...-$200
same sponsoring supplement company (nutrisupps)...+$2000

taking over your dead brothers life who had overshadowed you his whole life and living it as your own...priceless

"they told Chestbrah he could be anything, so he became Zyzz"

"Define: Irony"

So 2 weeks ago the world lost Steve Jobs, a dude who co-started a business in his parents' garage and died with $8 billion in his pocket. Some will say he was the bringer of new-age technology, the almighty creator, the holy bridge between technology and people. Others would argue he is the anti-christ, a man whose complete life was dedicated to marketing overpriced chinese made junk to the masses (lol nobody is fooled by that "designed in california" shit) - a blight on humanity.

Steve Jobs has a personal wealth of 8 bilion dollars, he rarely gave to charity or voiced his support for humanitarian or social problems. Ironically his death saw a flurry of condolences from the "We Are The 99%" protests which is trying to recreate social reform by voicing the unfairness and injustice of the CEOs and corporations and their inability and ignorance to help society one of which Steve Jobs personally constructed into a mammoth empire known as Apple, the worlds second most valuable corporation, philanthropic worth 0, and 17 chinese suicides.

"I, Technology"

The gym is like a microcosm of how we are in this day and age and shows how much technology we are unable to let go even if we cant admit it.

its fucking enraging to see people at my local gym who are unable to leave their phones, PDAs, tablets, whatever the fuck ever at home.

are we that susceptible to the lure of being unable to present that we are alone? is it such a burden to cut all communication with the world for 1 hr a day just focusing on YOURSELF AND YOUR MIND AND BODY? have we become such drones to technology that its control over us is imminent - or already started?

Multitasking is so predominant now that you cant even lift some weights without checking to see if any of your friends liked your status or some fag checked in at some restaurant.

we have lost a sense of focus, a zen like state where there's tranquility of the mind. leave it behind when you go to the gym, the people will still be there - the world will still move on.

"SHOW ME THE MONEY"

If you've been following the news recently, one of the big bulletins is the Wall Street protests. US citizens from all backgrounds staging non-violent protests against the poor standards of Americas economic, financial, social and cultural systems. Major concerns are over corporate greed especially on wealth inequality, white-collar corruption, control of Congress by Wall St fatcats and universally shitty healthcare system.

These protests are pretty fucking intense. It first started with about 100 protesters confined to Wall St 2 weeks ago however the movement has grown exponentially to thousands of students, middle-wage employees, government employees etcetc and its also tricked to many other states and capitals around the US. The US Transit Union have sued the police force by forcibly commandeering buses to load up arrested protesters (shits about to go down lol). There's also been talk about protests outside the london stock exchange, aussie stock exchange and tokyo nikkei.

One of the things highlighted by the recent protests is police brutality. I mean shit like this always happens but in the digital age where camera phones are so easily accessed to record evidence and the internet/social connections in spreading such acts it's been a shitstorm.

the video below shows Sam Flynn(is this fucking tron?LOL) the kid in orange getting knocked the fuck down by a copper for doing nothing lololol:




girls gettting round up and pepper-fucking-sprayed LOLWTF?



thats some crazy shit right there!

using the internet, a US Marine has offered his help by creating a buffer between the protesters and the police to try calm things down:

“I’m heading up there tonight in my dress blues. So far, 15 of my fellow marine buddies are meeting me there, also in Uniform.

I want to send the following message to Wall St and Congress:

I didn’t fight for Wall St. I fought for America. Now it’s Congress’ turn.

My true hope, though, is that we Veterans can act as first line of defense between the police and the protester. If they want to get to some protesters so they can mace them, they will have to get through the [effing] Marine Corps first. Let’s see a cop mace a bunch of decorated war vets.

I apologize now for typos and errors. Typing this on iPhone whilst heading to NYC. We can organize once we’re there. That’s what we do best.If you see someone in uniform, gather together."
is this legit?

FUUARRRRK SHITS ABOUT TO GET ROWDY! 


some sites worth checking out:
www.occupywallst.org
http://www.occupytogether.org/
http://www.examiner.com/cannabis-culture-in-phoenix/occupy-wall-street-a-marine-will-fight-for-freedom

one of their posters: