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Leather Bags Of Different Types

  Leather bags have their own attractiveness and elegance. When you carry a leather bag, it definitely changes your look. If you are visiting a social arena or joining a board meeting, having a stylish leather messenger bag by your side will help you make your own statement. There are numerous styles and types available. Pick your favorite one. When it comes to stylized accessories and bags, leather has a high level of glam quotient. Anything that is made up of leather is chic and durable. They can be easily molded into high-heeled boots, jewelry, and trench coats. If you are fashion conscious, you can make your own style statement with leather accessory. When it comes to accessories, the most popular ones include different kinds of leather bags. These bags can be used for official and unofficial purposes. Whether you want to be the diva in your office or party, you will find the appropriate bag for the purpose. Bags for men as well as women are available. Choose yours now. What ar...

Women Love Western Tooled Leather Purses

  If you love southwest culture, you will find that western tooled leather purses are a great way to show off your unique love of style. These purses are both practical and easy to carry. As you fill your purse with your valuables, you will be able to show your fashion personality. Your purse will also look great hanging on the wall of your home next to your other pieces of Indian and western themed decor items, still close enough to be admired and loved. There are many high quality western style leather purses available. A high grade leather is used and then lovely accents and details are added. Using special techniques that will allow both the accents and the purse to last for a long time, these are usually applied by hand. Each purse is different and unique, being crafted by hand. You will find that there are many styles of western tooled leather purses as well. You will find large purses, small handbags, wallets, briefcases and even luggage available with this classic western s...

Different Types Of Leather Used To Make Handbags, Purses And Belts

  Leather is made from animal hide which has been tanned. Is it one of the oldest human inventions and has been used in many applications. Today it is used mainly in clothing for belts, shoes, purses and leather handbags. Different types of leather are found by the type of animal skins used and the tanning and manufacturing methods employed. The most commonly used hide are made from cow hide, but leather from other animals, such as eel, kangaroos and ostriches, are also popular in the fashion industry. The Tanning Process The hide can be tanned with vegetable-based products using tannin and other vegetable matter such as tree bark. The desired colour is obtained by using a chemical mix. Alum-tanned leather, is made with aluminium salts. It is less supple than vegetable tanned skins, but it can be made into much lighter shades than vegetable-tanning. Both vegetable and alum-tanned leather will rot in water. Chromium salt tanned leather is a new method of tanning which leaves the hid...

Leather Jackets Cater to Consumers

  Wearing leather has always been a stylish way to keep up with the latest trends in fashion and helps make an impression. Leather jackets are popular among women, men and even many teenagers. Despite the current fashion trends, leather is always in and can be designed to fit what is preferred by consumers at the time. Many major and small retailers participate in the continuous sale of Leather jackets. There are entire departments and stores dedicated to the exclusive selling of this material of clothing. Certain designers of this jacket cater to many diverse markets; some individuals cater to motorcyclists, rock band enthusiasts, and business casual for men and women and teen fashion. There are numerous of individuals that wear these jackets in a totally different manner. Leather jackets also come in many different types of material. The most popular forms of leather include cow hide, buffalo hide, sheep and lamb. Cow hide leather is one of the most durable forms of leather and i...

Western Tooled Leather Purses - A Little Touch Of The Southwest

  Western tooled leather purses are high quality and handcrafted, designed in a southwest style. Besides the awesome tooled design, they can often have beautiful accents like beadwork. These purses are certainly unique and can become a cherished piece of your wardrobe. Plus since they are available in many different styles and sizes, you can find one that fits your needs. And since every woman needs more than one purse, feel free to purchase more than one. Enjoy being a fashionista. There are various styles and sizes of western purses available in today's market. Not only made of high quality leather, these lovely purses are then accented with beautiful decorative tooling. Brass tacking will allow the purse or bag to last a long time. Each bag is unique since they are crafted by the hand of an artist. No two purses will ever be exactly the same due to the hand tooling. In the world of fashion, you'll find that there are many styles of western tooled leather purses available. In...

Growing Popularity of Men's Leather Hats

  Men's leather hats are gaining prominence in the male fashion industry. The image of a good-looking man driving a convertible or riding a horse wearing a leather hat is becoming iconic and classic. Driving a convertible on the fast lane can be adrenaline moving, as well as exhilarating. Unlike other many other materials, leather offers a robust durability and a defense against the extreme, harsh weather. While a regular straw or cotton hat may be shredded with every fall, a leather hat is not damaged easily. Even an experienced cowboy can lose control and fall from his horse, getting hurt. Wearing a leather hat can help absorb any surprise contact with the ground. ·  Fashion favorite Black leather has often been used to represent rebellion. However, today black hats are a fashion favorite item, the same way black jeans are. As a result, black hats make a great costume for a fashion conscious man, who is determined to have a hat that offers resilience. Associated with its pro...

The Rise of the Leather Man Bag

  For many years the closest things men had to everyday bags that could be used for business or leisure were briefcases, and smaller rucksacks - often with a sport theme. What have now become known as 'Man Bags' may have been a relatively recent development in practical fashion in the UK, although they've been used by men for decades in other parts of Europe e.g. Italy. The modern Man Bag is essentially a bag which is likely to have several compartments for modern communication and business essentials e.g. mobile phones. Some of the Driving Factors for the Popularity of Man Bags in the UK Advances in technology and the increasing miniaturisation and mobilisation of communications tools, computers, organising devices and gadgets has meant that most men are likely to be carrying one or more of these items around with them on a daily basis. The changing work arrangements and patterns i.e. more work being carried out away from a main office / home working, and a rise in communi...

Seasonal Women's Leather Jackets

  As seasons change, fashion trends also begin to change. Since we are now entering the season of autumn, we have to leave behind the trends we followed during spring and summer. So that means we have to put away those three quarters, shorts and tank tops and re-think our entire wardrobe suitable for this particular season. Women generally have a wide variety of clothing items to choose from regardless of what season we are in. But when autumn comes to mind, we generally tend to think of certain transitional attires that would help us through to the season of winter. Examples of these attires would be ladies denim jackets, suede jackets and the most popular, women's leather jackets. It is important for every woman to invest in a transitional wardrobe. And leather jackets for women are the perfect outerwear for the fall season. This is because in winter we usually invest in coats which help us counter the cold and harsh chills. Whereas during fall, we are preparing for that sort of ...

Leather Jumpsuits for Rock-N-Roll

  Remember the famous '68 Comeback' of the king of rock-n-roll 'Elvis Presley' wearing a black leather suit. It is recorded as the most famous television shows ever and is regarded as the comeback of Elvis Presley wearing that black leather jumpsuit and playing classics like Jailhouse Rock, Heartbreak Hotel, One Night, Don't Be Cruel, Are You Lonesome Tonight? And many many more such classics. During the initial launch of the jumpsuits they were just simple in their presentation: • They had metal buttons. • Some had long fringe. • Some of them had knotted leather belts which used to dangle to the side. • The jumpsuits in cloth had ornamentation to match the suit. By the end of 69 and early 70s, the jumpsuits had actually evolved. • with more defined metal and rhinestone studding, • matching capes and coordinating big-buckle leather belts From 74 onwards, the jumpsuit got flashier and more sophisticated, representing animals and birds like Eagles, Tiger, Dragon, Phoe...

Leather Handbags - Luxurious and Costly

  Everyone loves the appealing look of high quality leather handbags. The rich tones and colors of different forms of leather appeal to people from all walks of life. Even individuals that are concerned with the environment and animal rights like leather; they just prefer a good synthetic form. In the handbag world, designers and fashion lovers adore a nice leather clutch, bag or purse. However, leather bags are more than just a clutch, bag or purse. Leather bags have a style and color selection that is seemingly endless. They can be briefcases, messenger bags or women's handbags among many other styles. Women's handbags alone are made to suit everyone and they come in many styles and shades of color. Some of the most popular styles include: hobo, tote and clutch. The colors of leather can mimic almost any color imaginable, and designers love to come up with fun combinations for every season's mix of creations. While leather is not the only material that a great handbag can...

Move Over Tough Guy Because Leather Gloves Are Now The Ultimate Statement In Fashion Style

  Leather is hot this season and with all of the major designers introducing it into their new collections and it is not hard to see why. Leather is such a durable and elegant material. Functional and fashionable, masculine and elegant, leather clothing is this season's hottest look. Men purchase leather accessories all the time with wallets, briefcases, belts and shoes so it is not unfamiliar territory for most men. So, it's time to branch out and get some leather clothing that will make more of a statement. Leather gloves are perfect for people who want to make a statement that is also practical. A man wearing leather gloves conjures up a certain image; whether he is engaged in some physically demanding activity like driving, rodeo-riding, skiing and motorcycling or whether or he simply going out on an evening, be it a casual or formal event, you're sure to discover the fashionable versatility that a pair of leather gloves can bring. A little leather can go a long way tow...

The Natural Beauty Of Leather

  Leather is an incredibly wonderful natural fabric that's been used for thousands of years. No man made material has been able to surpass the natural beauty and toughness of leather. It can be tanned and dyed. It's tougher and lasts almost forever,if taken care of. Some leather if tooled makes beautiful wallets belts saddles rifle scabbards and other items. Another advantages are in motorcycle clothes it gives a degree of safety in case of a spill. Leather conforms to your body like no other material. Leather can be dyed by several methods one method is called drum dyeing a process where the item in immersed in dye and tumbled in a rotating drum. Aniline is Leather that is colored all the way through with a transparent dye. The effect is applied by immersing the leather in a dye bath. Because the finish is transparent and shows the natural markings of the leather, only the best quality hides can be used. One additional method is called Waxing, which is what the term "Waxy...

Leather Saddlebags - 6 Super Benefits of Having One on Your Motorcycle

  Do you like leather? Today, manufacturers use leather for a variety of different products, such as jackets, gloves, upholsteries, belts, hats, purses, briefcases, and wallets. While an assortment of new, manmade materials are constantly appearing on the market, leather has withstood the test of time. Producers of fine motorcycle products also use leather to produce various products, such as leather saddlebags. However, why do they use leather? Here are some of the top benefits of leather: 1. Leather is soft and elastic Unlike materials such as plastic, leather is soft and supple. Many people like the way that leather feels. It has a natural feel that is perfect for the spirit of adventure as you and your leather saddlebags ride along open roads. Not only is leather soft and supple, but it becomes increasingly soft and supple as it ages. As the years roll on, worn-in leather continues to keep its form while becoming increasingly spongy to the touch. 2. Leather is durable Other mat...