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This is the Obbi Good Label Story

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    Scasi
    Raw and Unwashed
    Joined: 9 Feb 2012

    @Giles:

    Of course  😉

    I will see what I can do.

    Sent from my SM-G965F using Tapatalk

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      Scasi
      Raw and Unwashed
      Joined: 9 Feb 2012

      @Giles:

      Of course  😉

      Solomax says there's too many franken in the market, and already instruct his "go to shop" to keep a look out for original.

      Sent from my SM-G965F using Tapatalk

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        Giles
        IHUK Crew
        Joined: 22 Sept 2009

        Thank you…......

        "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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          obbigood
          Joined: 16 Dec 2011

          We have come to the year 2014. It was Europe as usual, and a special 'Fish n Chips' with the Ironheart team.
          ​In this image post, you will see some of our visits in Berlin and attending 'Fish n Chips' event in Gosport UK, with some of the forum members (6 years younger  ;))

          Brand Website: www.obbigoodlabel.com
          Webshop: www.ruggedgentlemenshoppe.com

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            neph93
            見習いボス
            Joined: 18 Aug 2014

            I am loving this document. Great archive, great story. Thanks again for doing this.

            “Some of those that work forces
            Are the same that burn crosses”

            • Virginia Woolf
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              obbigood
              Joined: 16 Dec 2011

              Thank you! We have more coming up. As the years get recent, the pictures are more due the popularity of mobile phone camera  😉

              Brand Website: www.obbigoodlabel.com
              Webshop: www.ruggedgentlemenshoppe.com

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                obbigood
                Joined: 16 Dec 2011

                The year was 2015, after we got Europe and China on-going, we went to Japan this year. It was the Clutch Collection Show (CC Show), where you see a cool brand line-up you normally see on the Japanese magazine like, Lightning, Free n Easy…

                Organized by Clutch Magazine from Japan, we exhibited in CC Show, first time in Japan. We used Japanese Shinki Shell Cordovan that year, part of the reason for Japanese market. But in the end, our Shell Cordovan leather goods sold more outside of Japan...

                Shanghai Fashion Week
                Well, yes! This year, we exhibited in Shanghai Fashion Week too. It was an invitation from a China brand who was consolidating a few niche brand for an area to ourselves. We were glad we fit in.
                Without much expectation, the show was surprisingly good in terms of Obbi Good Label's exposure. Additionally, we enjoyed the city. It is a great metropolis.

                Brand Website: www.obbigoodlabel.com
                Webshop: www.ruggedgentlemenshoppe.com

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                  obbigood
                  Joined: 16 Dec 2011

                  Remembering our Aviator Bag on the cover of Clutch Magazine in 2015.

                  It was a great honour for a small brand like us.

                  And relatively to Ironheart supporters, the discussion was done in Gosport 🙂

                  Brand Website: www.obbigoodlabel.com
                  Webshop: www.ruggedgentlemenshoppe.com

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                    obbigood
                    Joined: 16 Dec 2011

                    Continuing 2015, we attended SR as the third tradeshow for the year. We worked hard to showcase our staple collections like Hobo Bags, Condor wallets.
                    In this year, we are still focusing alot on small leather goods. But with plans to expand into bags, which you can see in the coming years.

                    Brand Website: www.obbigoodlabel.com
                    Webshop: www.ruggedgentlemenshoppe.com

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                      obbigood
                      Joined: 16 Dec 2011

                      Following on is updates from 2016.

                      We moved again to a new location, with a front retail/showroom and back leather workshop concept.
                      We did most of the renovation and building ourselves, not because we are artistic, but to save money…  😃 😃 😃

                      But I seriously thought we did quite well.

                      A small gathering with the friends and customers during the official opening. With food definitely.

                      Ironheart visited

                      Clutch Magazine visited.

                      Another important highlight in 2016 was our development and released of our new leather belts - Hand-Dyed Double-Prong Leather Belt.

                      This image was the first batch of production. There are some improvements since 2016, like edge detailing, underside burnishing and we have discovered the best recipe for the dye.
                      You can compare with our current release on our webshop or Ironheart's webshop.

                      Brand Website: www.obbigoodlabel.com
                      Webshop: www.ruggedgentlemenshoppe.com

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                        obbigood
                        Joined: 16 Dec 2011

                        CC Show was becoming our staple showcasing platform in these year. We exhibited in both winter and summer show in 2016. It was not easy for a small company like ours, especially manpower. But we managed to do it anyway, because apart from working, we enjoyed the company of people with the same passion - denim, vintage and handmade leather goods.

                        Brand Website: www.obbigoodlabel.com
                        Webshop: www.ruggedgentlemenshoppe.com

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                          obbigood
                          Joined: 16 Dec 2011

                          Another highlight of 2016, the demo of our own Leather Care products - Les Travaux. We travelled around for tradeshows adding this demonstration into our display showcasing. We did it in Japan, Europe. And here are some images from China demostration.

                          The showcasing of Obbi Good Label was held in Beijing, in a good friend's shop - Loft-6. One of the pioneer for bringing in brands like Real McCoy, Nigel Cabourn, Alden…  etc. During the showcasing, we invited Chinese fans to bring their leather goods, boots and jackets for us to condition in-situ, using our Les Travaux Leather Care products.

                          Ever since the introduction in 2016, Les Travaux has been a staple recommended Leather Care product from us.

                          Brand Website: www.obbigoodlabel.com
                          Webshop: www.ruggedgentlemenshoppe.com

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                            obbigood
                            Joined: 16 Dec 2011

                            Mentioned previously, we went around the world to demonstrate the use of our Les Travaux Leather Care products. This post will show 2016 Europe presentation at Selvedge Run, both Summer and Winter shows.

                            Winter show

                            Summer Show

                            Brand Website: www.obbigoodlabel.com
                            Webshop: www.ruggedgentlemenshoppe.com

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                              obbigood
                              Joined: 16 Dec 2011

                              This week, we show the year 2017. It is 3 parts - Japan, China and Europe.

                              And yes, we showed at CC Show Japan again in March of 2017. Sunshine and good weather when we were there.
                              This year, we started to streamline our products into more organized collection. Kingsman, WX2 and Brave collections are some with distinct styles. Notably, Hand-Dyed belts went into experimental process with colours other than black.

                              During R'n'R, we travel around the Tokyo area. Particularly, the famous Tsukiji Fish Market. We had a good time and experience there.

                              Can't remember where is this. But it is beautiful.

                              Brand Website: www.obbigoodlabel.com
                              Webshop: www.ruggedgentlemenshoppe.com

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                                obbigood
                                Joined: 16 Dec 2011

                                2nd part of 2017, we have some highlights from China tour - Beijing and Tianjin. The special part is we invited sign-ups and teach people how to make a leather passport holder in Beijing.

                                Presentation at Beijing Loft-6 store

                                In an very good friend's awesome shop, in Tianjin - Solomax.

                                Brand Website: www.obbigoodlabel.com
                                Webshop: www.ruggedgentlemenshoppe.com

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                                  obbigood
                                  Joined: 16 Dec 2011

                                  3rd part of 2017 is rather long as we presented in Berlin (Selvedge Run), Munich, Stockholm and Gosport. 4 cites in 1.5 week. Each city has got their own culture and we thoroughly enjoyed every one.

                                  Berlin (Selvedge Run)

                                  Munich - STATEMENT Store

                                  Brand Website: www.obbigoodlabel.com
                                  Webshop: www.ruggedgentlemenshoppe.com

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                                    obbigood
                                    Joined: 16 Dec 2011

                                    Stockholm: Second Sunrise

                                    Some pictures were taken by Douglas and Kerstin, both of them are some of the nicest retailers we ever met!

                                    Every Europe trip, we will always try to include Gosport, normally the last stop. The reason is because Gosport is such a laid-back town that spending a few days there is consider as our Rest n Relax before flying home. That is of course, the great hospitality from Paula and Giles.

                                    Brand Website: www.obbigoodlabel.com
                                    Webshop: www.ruggedgentlemenshoppe.com

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                                      obbigood
                                      Joined: 16 Dec 2011

                                      Continuity of our OGL Story into 2018.

                                      *Sorry for the delay due to new implementation by Singapore government on working. Let's not allow the world news into our little story here. We can discuss it elsewhere or send us message if you want to know about our situation now.

                                      in 2018, we continue presenting in Tradeshows like CC SHOW and Selvedge Run. In this year, we put in full focus on our Wallet collections and upgrading of all our Leather Belts.
                                      This effort of consolidating and streamlining resulted in a clear picture of our collections as well as their concept.

                                      Condor: https://ruggedgentlemenshoppe.com/collections/condor-collection

                                      Kingsman: https://ruggedgentlemenshoppe.com/collections/kingsman-collection

                                      WX2: https://ruggedgentlemenshoppe.com/collections/wx2-collection

                                      Brave: https://ruggedgentlemenshoppe.com/collections/brave

                                      9981 Bags: https://ruggedgentlemenshoppe.com/collections/9981-bags

                                      FMTTM: https://ruggedgentlemenshoppe.com/collections/fly-me-to-the-moon

                                      Belts: https://ruggedgentlemenshoppe.com/collections/belts-collection

                                      Only Good Life: https://ruggedgentlemenshoppe.com/collections/only-good-life-collection

                                      For the past 2 years, we started this streamlining project until not, we are adding new items accordingly into them. IH UK helped and played very important in this.

                                      Here are some pictures during CC SHOW and SR in 2018.

                                      SR and Gosport

                                      Brand Website: www.obbigoodlabel.com
                                      Webshop: www.ruggedgentlemenshoppe.com

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                                        obbigood
                                        Joined: 16 Dec 2011

                                        Also in 2018, we participated twice in a Festival in Tianjin (China), hosted by the local store - Solomax, who is also a Ironheart retailer. As such, @Giles was also there for the winter show.

                                        Brand Website: www.obbigoodlabel.com
                                        Webshop: www.ruggedgentlemenshoppe.com

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                                        • GilesG
                                          Giles
                                          IHUK Crew
                                          Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                                          @obbigood:

                                          Now, that was a good meal…...

                                          "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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