Pelle Pelle WAS da longest running last URBAN brand that still wield DOMINANCE.. RIP

trynafeelmink · Mar 18, 2022

I was just thinking how Pelle was dropping the ball not following up on this Avirex rebrand

sharpshooter718 · Mar 18, 2022

NH was right...

lunaticvillage · May 15, 2022

tyisny said:
I was just thinking how Pelle was dropping the ball not following up on this Avirex rebrand

Fasholly. I’ll actually argue that Pelle Pelle made overall higher quality leathers than Avirex. Pelle Pelle made butter soft leathers... I never came across an Avirex that was truly butter soft. The butter soft Pelle’s I owned were just as soft as leathers I own made by Ralph Lauren Purple label. The early 90’s Pelles often said “Made of European leather” below the Marc Buchanan tag.

Plus, Pelle’s retailed for over a thousand even back in the early 90’s. Adjusted for inflation, some of the crazier early 90’s Pelle’s would have sold for $3k in today’s dollars. Avirex leathers retailed for about $450-600 back in the late 90’s and early 2000’s.

I will say this, Avirex eclipsed Pelle because Avirex made better designs from the mid 90’s through the early 2000’s. Once the Indian heads took over, it was a wrap. Pelle Pelle designs became too gaudy. Especially in the 2000’s when they OD’d on the all over stitching style than Al Wissam is also known for. I wore those styles because I was an Avirex head in the 90’s/early 2000’s and never gave up my leather game despite me not being from NY, Chicago or the D. The best Pelle’s were from the Martin/Fresh Prince early 90’s era in my opinion. The Picasso, the OG soda clubs etc.

Xennial · May 15, 2022

lunaticvillage said:
Fasholly. I’ll actually argue that Pelle Pelle made overall higher quality leathers than Avirex. Pelle Pelle made butter soft leathers... I never came across an Avirex that was truly butter soft. The butter soft Pelle’s I owned were just as soft as leathers I own made by Ralph Lauren Purple label. The early 90’s Pelles often said “Made of European leather” below the Marc Buchanan tag.

Plus, Pelle’s retailed for over a thousand even back in the early 90’s. Adjusted for inflation, some of the crazier early 90’s Pelle’s would have sold for $3k in today’s dollars. Avirex leathers retailed for about $450-600 back in the late 90’s and early 2000’s.

I will say this, Avirex eclipsed Pelle because Avirex made better designs from the mid 90’s through the early 2000’s. Once the Indian heads took over, it was a wrap. Pelle Pelle designs became too gaudy. Especially in the 2000’s when they OD’d on the all over stitching style than Al Wissam is also known for. I wore those styles because I was an Avirex head in the 90’s/early 2000’s and never gave up my leather game despite me not being from NY, Chicago or the D. The best Pelle’s were from the Martin/Fresh Prince early 90’s era in my opinion. The Picasso, the OG soda clubs etc.

you remember the Davoucci leathers?

WASPS ANDD ASPS · May 15, 2022

I was googling for nostalgia and i came across

I had this exact jacket. Same color and everything.

Couldnt afford Avirex so my Mom's (RIP) boyfriend got me this.

He was a shady character so I have no idea how he got it no matter what the price was.

trynafeelmink · May 16, 2022

lunaticvillage said:
Fasholly. I’ll actually argue that Pelle Pelle made overall higher quality leathers than Avirex. Pelle Pelle made butter soft leathers... I never came across an Avirex that was truly butter soft. The butter soft Pelle’s I owned were just as soft as leathers I own made by Ralph Lauren Purple label. The early 90’s Pelles often said “Made of European leather” below the Marc Buchanan tag.

Plus, Pelle’s retailed for over a thousand even back in the early 90’s. Adjusted for inflation, some of the crazier early 90’s Pelle’s would have sold for $3k in today’s dollars. Avirex leathers retailed for about $450-600 back in the late 90’s and early 2000’s.

I will say this, Avirex eclipsed Pelle because Avirex made better designs from the mid 90’s through the early 2000’s. Once the Indian heads took over, it was a wrap. Pelle Pelle designs became too gaudy. Especially in the 2000’s when they OD’d on the all over stitching style than Al Wissam is also known for. I wore those styles because I was an Avirex head in the 90’s/early 2000’s and never gave up my leather game despite me not being from NY, Chicago or the D. The best Pelle’s were from the Martin/Fresh Prince early 90’s era in my opinion. The Picasso, the OG soda clubs etc.

All of this the quality has always been great on Pelle's the only thing they would have to do is change the cuts of the jackets. I will say in NYC specifically Pelle's definitely overpowered Avirex once it hit like 03-04 forward. Those jackets were staples in every borough, even the gaudier ones with stones, mad colors etc

lunaticvillage · May 16, 2022

Avirex leathers had a tendency to chaffing because of the grade of leather they used. That’s why it’s hard to find a vintage used Avi in crispy condition. Butter soft leather like that used in hella Pelle’s has a tendency to get easily stained by substances you wouldn’t think would leave a stain, but those stains don’t show up as much in darker color butter leathers.

Avirex back like they never left this year. Everybody going crazy over the Icon Avi when that was the most basic one back in the early 2000’s. Yeah. It was iconic because Nas rocked it in Belly. But I feel like they could have made more bread if they reissued the Indian head joints.

I designed my own 1 of 1 Indian head style leather last fall using an old leather I found at thrift that reminded me of that style. I spent $1,000 putting it together. The theme is inspired by San Francisco natives, folks born and raised in the city.

deusavertat · May 17, 2022

So many ugly jackets

lunaticvillage · May 17, 2022

deusavertat said:
So many ugly jackets

The irony of having Nas in your avi when he didn’t think so...

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I think it’s good y’all think classic urban style is wack. Everything ain’t for everybody. Please tell that to everyone with a pulse who only wears Essentials hoodies, overhyped Dunk lows in basic colors, Jordan 1’s and Yeezys. The style game dead because Braden and Gunther from suburban Northern Virginia who get their haircut at Supercuts decide what’s hot nowadays.

MakeNTGreatAgain · May 17, 2022

lunaticvillage said:
The irony of having Nas in your avi when he didn’t think so...

I think it’s good y’all think classic urban style is wack. Everything ain’t for everybody. Please tell that to everyone with a pulse who only wears Essentials hoodies, overhyped Dunk lows in basic colors, Jordan 1’s and Yeezys. The style game dead because Braden and Gunther from suburban Northern Virginia who get their haircut at Supercuts decide what’s hot nowadays.

u not lying lmao

lotta these ppl dressing the same and its UGLY

ineedacape · May 17, 2022

this thread is like nh's tombstone, and everyday I visit his grave to figure out if he faked his death...

c flyness · May 22, 2022

trynafeelmink · May 23, 2022

>>>>>>> When Avirex releases the indian themed leathers & social media start complaining about appropriation

c flyness · Jun 16, 2022

c flyness · Oct 4, 2022

1c3m4m · Oct 5, 2022

lunaticvillage said:
The irony of having Nas in your avi when he didn’t think so...

I think it’s good y’all think classic urban style is wack. Everything ain’t for everybody. Please tell that to everyone with a pulse who only wears Essentials hoodies, overhyped Dunk lows in basic colors, Jordan 1’s and Yeezys. The style game dead because Braden and Gunther from suburban Northern Virginia who get their haircut at Supercuts decide what’s hot nowadays.