I found an IRO leather jacket secondhand from TheRealReal a couple of years ago for $250! I thought it was a good deal since these usually retail for over $1000. I felt VERY nervous buying leather secondhand because it can't easily be laundered, but overall it was a positive experience. I cleaned the exterior with leather shampoo and conditioner and steamed the inside + spritzed sections of the lining with a disinfectant spray. Then I left it in the sun to bake for a few days, both normally and inside out.
I found an IRO leather jacket secondhand from TheRealReal a couple of years ago for $250! I thought it was a good deal since these usually retail for over $1000. I felt VERY nervous buying leather secondhand because it can't easily be laundered, but overall it was a positive experience. I cleaned the exterior with leather shampoo and conditioner and steamed the inside + spritzed sections of the lining with a disinfectant spray. Then I left it in the sun to bake for a few days, both normally and inside out.
The argyle sweater you linked is so lovely!
Oooh that sounds like a real find, and I love hearing about how you brought it back to life. Taking notes!
And I know right? The colours, the pattern, just stunning!