Definitely an improvement! All hail the YLF Queen of Overdyeing
Yes, I know what you mean about the patina - I've been tempted to try slightly ripped or frayed jeans in the past, but have never quite found the right combination of it with a more golden yellowish undertone to the denim, plus brownish sandblasting. Taking matters into your own hands (instead of letting them clothes boss you around) seems like the perfect demonstration of 'Wild' for 2024!