BLESS Nº 42 Plädoyer der Jetztzeit — Studio Manuel Raeder。Please read condition notes at the bottom. Museum-quality piece from the legendary BLESS N°42 Collection, titled \"Plädoyer der Jetztzeit\" (A Plea for the Present). Originally released in 2010, this belt was sourced from the iconic American Rag CIE in Los Angeles. Why This Piece is Unique: Deadstock Condition: Finding a 16-year-old BLESS piece with the original $260.00 store tags attached is nearly impossible. Premium Material: Crafted from authentic Cuir Vachette (untreated vachetta leather). This high-grade leather is designed to age into a rich, dark honey-toned patina over time. Signature Design: Features an extra-long braided center cord, allowing for the signature double-wrapped or lariat styling seen in the N°42 lookbooks. Condition Details & Natural Characteristics: This item is New With Tags and has been carefully stored. Natural Patina/Markings: As is characteristic of untreated Vachetta leather, there is a minor circular mark near one of the belt holes (see photos). Distressing: There are very slight, natural distressed areas/variations in the leather grain. These are not defects but rather inherent features of the artisanal, raw-edge construction BLESS is known for. Thanks!