This season, leather blazers are very popular. When you go shopping for leather items, make sure you know about the different kinds of leather, how much they cost, etc. There are both two-button and three-button styles of high-fashion leather blazers. Leather in black, brown, olive green, yellow, red, warm-toned caramel, cognac, sienna, and chocolate brown is used to make stylish blazers.
Varieties of leather
Leather is any skin that has been tanned, hardened (but not too much), dried, and coloured.
This season, leather blazers are very popular. When you go shopping for leather items, make sure you know about the different kinds of leather, how much they cost, etc. There are both two-button and three-button styles of high-fashion leather blazers. Leather in black, brown, olive green, yellow, red, warm-toned caramel, cognac, sienna, and chocolate brown is used to make stylish blazers.
Varieties of leather
Leather is any animal skin that has been tanned, made tougher (but still flexible), dried, and coloured. Most types of leather can be found in almost any colour now that we have better ways to dye them. Some leathers, on the other hand, are known for the colours they come in.
Buckskin is leather from wild stag that is soft and has a smooth finish (deer, elk or antelope).
Chamois: The Alpine chamois, which looks like a goat, was used to make leather in the past. It's made from sheepskin these days. Chamois is known for being very soft, able to absorb a lot of water, and having a light tan colour. It is said SHAM-wa or, in some places, SHAM-ee.
Calfskin is made from the skin of young cows. It is a smoother leather, but it can be made rougher to make "velour leather" or embossed with patterns and other textures. It is a dressy colour and usually comes in darker tones (blacks and browns).
Cowhide is leather made from the skin of full-grown cows. It is used to make shoes, boots, and jackets. It is tough and long-lasting, and it can be smooth or rough on the outside. It comes in all kinds of colours, but most of the time it's brown or black.
Lizard skins: Crocodile, alligator, and other lizard skins are usually only used for belts, luggage, or shoes. They feel like scales and have a nice shine. They come in shades of green, grey, red, and brown.
Pigskin: Most people in South America use pigskin. It doesn't have much nap (fuzziness) and is usually smooth and tan in colour.
Ostrich leather is "exotic" and is used to make belts and shoes. The "goose bump" look of an ostrich comes from the fact that it looks like a chicken that has been plucked.
Suede: Suede is made by making the back side of calfskin very rough until it is very soft. The result is a nap that looks almost like velvet. There are suede items in all the main colours.
Price: You can spend anywhere from $250 to $1000 on a good leather blazer. Depending on the design, the cut, and the quality of the leather.
Sizes: Blazers made of leather come in both long and short lengths. Most men wear ones that are long. Women like both long and short hair.
How to keep your leather Blazers in good shape
- To avoid stretch marks, store your leather jacket flat or on a wide, strong, padded hanger. Don't use a plastic cover at any time.
Do something about the stains right away. If you're not sure, take the jacket to a dry cleaner.
