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Leather Jacket Guides
Straightforward guides to leather jackets: fit, leather types, care and styling. Written by the team that makes every jacket to order.
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fit guideHow Should a Leather Jacket Fit? A Guide for Men and Women
How a leather jacket should fit at the shoulders, chest, sleeves and length, for men and women, plus how fit changes by style and...
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BlazersLeather Jacket vs Blazer, Bomber or Puffer: Which Should You Wear?
Leather jacket, blazer, bomber, puffer or denim? Compare warmth, smartness and lifespan, and see where leather fits smart casual, business and formal dress codes.
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Leather CareThe History of Suede: From Swedish Gloves to Suede Jackets
Where suede got its name, how it is made, how it differs from nubuck, and how it became a jacket classic.
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biker jacketsBiker vs Café Racer Jacket: Which Leather Jacket Should You Choose?
Biker or café racer? How the two classic leather jackets differ in zip, collar, fit and feel, and how to choose the right one...
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Leather careHow to Clean a Suede Jacket at Home (and Keep It Looking New)
A practical guide to cleaning a suede jacket at home: brushing, dry marks, water and salt stains, grease, reviving the nap, protector spray and...
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Leather GuideHow Leather Is Tanned: Chrome, Vegetable and Other Methods
How raw hides become leather, from the beamhouse to chrome and vegetable tanning, and what each means for a jacket.
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Buying GuideLeather Grades Explained: Full-Grain, Top-Grain, Split and Bonded
What full-grain, top-grain, corrected-grain, split and bonded leather really are, and what "genuine leather" means.
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Buying guideIs a Real Leather Jacket Worth It? Price, Lifespan and Value
What drives the price of a real leather jacket, how long it lasts, cost per wear, real vs faux, what to check before buying...
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Fashion HistoryThe History of the Leather Jacket: From Aviators to Icons
How the leather jacket went from flying gear and the Type A-2 to the Perfecto, Brando, punk and the catwalk.
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