Posts tagged 'leather fashion'

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

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

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...

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...

Soft leather jackets in pastel and tan shades offer a lighter, warmer alternative to classic black. This guide explains why soft hides such as napa and lambskin feel different, gives three styling...

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...

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, color and...

A style guide comparing leather and denim jackets for men. It covers the history of each jacket, common styles, when to wear them and what to pair them with, and ends with a short verdict to help...

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 look at how leather jackets are designed, from the first sketch and pattern to the choice of lambskin, cowhide or goatskin. It explains full-grain and corrected-grain leather, why a fabric sample...

A history of leather in fashion, from the 1931 A-2 flying jacket and the 1928 Perfecto to the punk scene of the 1970s, 1990s minimalism and today's runways. It also covers lab-grown and plant-based...

Leather moved from workwear and protection to a fashion staple over the twentieth century. This guide follows documented milestones, from the Perfecto in 1928 and wartime bomber jackets to The Wild...

Leather has stayed in men's fashion for generations because it combines durability, versatility and a look that adapts to each era. Unlike trend-driven fabrics, genuine leather develops patina with...

A guide to women's leather jackets covering four styles: classic black, biker, slim-fit minimalist and seasonal statement jackets. It explains how a jacket should fit, how to choose between cuts and...