Posts tagged 'leather clothing'

The A-2 flight jacket was approved by the U.S. Army Air Corps in 1931. This guide explains what the original looked like, how its leather and details changed, and how modern copies differ in lining...

Full-grain leather keeps the whole grain layer of the hide and is usually considered the highest grade, while top-grain includes the outer grain layer. This guide explains grain, corium, split...

Scratches and scuffs on leather clothing are not all the same. This guide shows how to read the damage, clean gently, handle suede differently, prevent new marks and recognise when a repairer or the...

Storing a leather jacket between seasons comes down to a few steps: prepare it, hang it on a wide hanger, use a breathable cover, and keep it somewhere cool, dry and dark. This guide covers each...

A wet leather jacket needs gentle handling, not quick fixes. This guide explains how to blot the water, hang the jacket on a padded hanger and let it dry slowly at room temperature. It also covers...

A practical guide to choosing a men's leather trench coat for everyday wear. It covers length, fit over layers, leather finish, lining, pockets and closures, how a trench compares with a car coat...

A leather jacket works in every season when the layers underneath change. This guide covers what to wear under a men's leather jacket in spring, summer, fall and winter, how to check the fit for each...

Leather gloves are a fashion piece when the cut, colour and fit match the outfit. This guide covers short, long, driving, fingerless and retro styles, simple colour pairing rules, lining and fit, and...

A women's military-style leather jacket borrows its structure from flight, field and naval clothing. This guide compares the main cuts, explains what to check in shoulder, sleeve and length fit...

Leather leggings work as casual streetwear, as a leather-on-leather outfit or as a smart-casual option with a blazer. This guide gives three outfit formulas with tops, shoes and accessories for...

A styling guide to the men's leather vest in two looks: streetwear and gothic dark wear. It covers base layers, trousers and footwear for each look, how the fit should differ, accessory dos and...

A leather jacket can work at a wedding when the leather is soft and the hardware is minimal. This guide shows three looks, a cropped moto jacket with lace, a tailored blazer for city venues and deep...

A leather pencil skirt can work from the office to the weekend to dinner with only the top, shoes and accessories changing. This guide sets out three complete looks, with fit, length, colour and...

This styling guide shows how to wear a women's leather trench coat for work and evening. It covers five outfit combinations: over a tailored suit, with a midi pencil skirt, in all black, with dark...

A practical guide to wearing a men's leather jacket at work. It explains the high-low styling approach, five outfit combinations from a button-down shirt to dark denim, and three rules on fit, colour...