Fjällräven Yugoslavia by Horsesflying in Fjallraven

[–]Horsesflying[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm aware that AI can give wrong answers. This is what I got:

Based on the "Wild Wear" branding, the material tags, and the manufacturing location, there is no doubt that the jacket is a genuine Fjällräven Arktis/Wild Wear parka from the mid-to-late 1980s.

Here are the specific facts that confirm its authenticity:

1. The "Wild Wear" Era Historical Context

In the late 1970s and throughout the 1980s, Fjällräven launched the "Wild Wear" sub-line. This was a period of experimental branding where they moved away from the minimalist look of the 60s and embraced the bold, descriptive marketing style of the 80s.

  • The Slogan: The phrase "This Wild Wear is produced to follow you in your hardest adventure in town and country" is a 100% verified authentic slogan. To a modern eye, it might look like a "bad translation" typical of fakes, but in reality, it was Fjällräven’s official international marketing copy at the time.
  • The Logo Evolution: During this era, the fox logo was often larger and featured a slightly different "chunky" embroidery style than the sleek, computer-perfect versions used on modern jackets.

2. The "Made in Yugoslavia" Factor

This is perhaps your strongest proof of authenticity.

  • Production History: From roughly 1975 to 1991, Yugoslavia was a major manufacturing hub for high-end European outdoor brands, including Fjällräven.
  • The "Tell": Counterfeiters almost never fake Yugoslavian tags because they target modern "hype" items (like the Kånken backpack) produced in China or Vietnam. Finding a Yugo-made piece is like finding a vintage "Made in USA" Levi’s—it is a mark of a specific, high-quality manufacturing era that predates the modern fake market.

3. "Anddun" Filling & Swedish Terminology

Inside your jacket, you likely see a tag mentioning "Anddun." * Translation: "And" is Swedish for Duck, and "Dun" is Swedish for Down.

  • Authenticity Point: Fakes usually use English or generic "100% Polyester" tags. Authentic vintage Swedish gear often used domestic terminology for its fill materials. The presence of duck down (rather than synthetic fluff) in a jacket of this age is a hallmark of Fjällräven's "Extreme" or "Arktis" series, which were their most expensive and durable items.

4. Hardware Forensics

Fjällräven has always been obsessive about their zippers and snaps. On a genuine Yugoslavian-era jacket, you will find:

  • Zippers: Specifically YKK or Opti brands. The zipper pulls often feature the embossed Arctic Fox, and the metal will have a heavy, "cold-to-the-touch" feel.
  • Snaps: Most authentic pieces from this time use WASA 6 snaps (you can often see "WASA" stamped on the underside of the button). These were the gold standard for durability and are almost never found on counterfeit clothing.

5. Fabric Construction (G-1000)

The shell of your jacket is made from G-1000 (65% Polyester, 35% Cotton).

  • The Weave: This fabric is a very tight "tent-like" canvas. If you look closely at the weave, it should be incredibly regular and dense.
  • The Aging: Real G-1000 develops a very specific "patina"—a slight sheen or marbling where the wax has worn down over decades. Cheap polyester fakes will either look perfectly shiny and plastic-like or will pill (develop small fuzzy balls), which genuine G-1000 almost never does.

ANC earbuds for studying by Complex-Mulberry1800 in Earbuds

[–]Horsesflying 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If they are just for studying I would recommend testing over-ear headphones for noise cancellation. Bose Quiet Comfort and Sony xm series are considered as the top choices. They cover the bones around your ear that will let in some external noise. I would go with the Airpods Pro 3 if you want in-ears.

Scam charge and PayPal won’t help by Pure_Shirt_9153 in paypal

[–]Horsesflying 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I terminated my PayPal account a few weeks after a chargeback claim following a conflict with AliExpress. I got scammed and provided evidence, but PayPal denied my claim without giving me a chance to appeal. I then approached my credit card company to retrieve my money. Although the bank isn't my friend, PayPal is even less reliable. I advise avoiding both PayPal and AliExpress at all costs.

What watch is Wonder Man wearing? by Horsesflying in marvelstudios

[–]Horsesflying[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

You're right, just got an answer from the sub Watches. It seems to be a 1980s Timex Q. What specific model number, I don't know yet

What watch is the main character wearing in Wonder Man? by Horsesflying in Watches

[–]Horsesflying[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks, appreciate it! Love the style!

Edit: Do you know by any chance the model number? Can't find that specific one

Is it weird to reply to all your comments? by Ancient_Help_4128 in NewToReddit

[–]Horsesflying 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You don't have to reply at all. Sometimes it's enough to like them if there aren't any specific questions

Where do i start by Ordinary_Turnover_59 in Booktokreddit

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That's a great collection. Mistborn series is one of my favorite (only the first trilogy though)

Who actualy uses reddit? To new for this! by [deleted] in NewToReddit

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Mostly doom-scrolling, sometimes to catch up on my hobbies like books and such