Posts tagged 'buying guide'

A capsule wardrobe relies on a few versatile pieces, and leather items suit that approach. This guide covers the five leather essentials for men: a black biker jacket, dark brown boots, a leather...

A practical comparison of black and brown leather jackets for a first purchase. It covers the look and styling of each colour, how they match shoes and wardrobes, how they age, a side-by-side table...

A guide to choosing between short and long leather jackets for your height. It covers cropped jackets for petite frames, hip-length cuts for average heights, long coats for taller frames, a mirror...

Full-grain leather keeps the entire natural grain and develops a patina with use. This guide explains how it differs from corrected-grain and genuine leather, how hides are selected, tanned, cut and...

Not every women's leather jacket is made for riding. This guide explains how fashion jackets differ from protective motorcycle jackets, what EN 17092 classes and EN 1621 armour levels mean, why fit...

The leather bomber jacket began as military flight clothing and now works across a man's wardrobe. This guide shows how to style it at three levels, casual, smart-casual and semi-formal, and what to...

A women's leather jacket should follow the body without restricting movement. This guide explains how the bust, waist, hips and sleeves should fit, how to measure for ladies' leather sizing, which...

The leather biker jacket began as motorcycle clothing and now works as an everyday jacket. This guide covers three outfits: the Modern Rebel with tee and jeans, the Streetwear Edge with a hoodie, and...

Replica motorcycle jackets copy the look of MotoGP race gear, but looks alone do not protect a rider. This guide explains the difference between performance and fashion replicas, what EN 17092...

This guide compares 1.1 mm, 1.3 mm and 1.4 mm cowhide in motorcycle gear. It explains how thickness affects abrasion resistance, flexibility, weight and break-in, how EN 17092 treats the finished...

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...

An explanation of how traditional leatherwork and modern tools work together. It covers hand cutting and stitching, vegetable and chrome tanning, digital pattern making, made-to-measure ordering and...

A step-by-step guide to how a leather jacket is made, from hide to finished garment. It explains full-grain leather, the difference between chrome and vegetable tanning, hand cutting, skiving...

A step-by-step guide to what happens after a custom leather order is placed. It covers order review, measurements, design mockups, material selection, pattern creation, cutting, stitching, quality...