You did the unthinkable. The immoral. The worst possible thing that you can do to suede. You let your suede jacket get wet. It is a well know fact that suede and water are two things that do not get along with each other. And that’s what I used to believe until I saw a …
I love leather jackets. I also love suede jackets. If you have clicked on this article, chances are, that you are just like me. You love the look of both these beautiful pieces and are open to buying any of them. The only question that arises, given the fact that we don’t have infinite money, …
Leather Jacket vs Suede Jacket – Which One To Buy? Read More »
A few years ago, I purchased a high-end leather jacket from a dedicated leather shop in Panama while traveling. The jacket faded so much that it went from black to grey in a matter of months. I was distraught. And that’s when I decided to dig a bit deeper into the whole business of leather …
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I love suede jackets. Don’t get me wrong, it’s not like I have given up on other classic pieces like the biker leather jacket; it’s just that no other piece of outerwear can match the luxe feel of a quality suede jacket. Like regular leather jackets, suede jackets are also available in several styles like …
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Leather jackets are awesome. And expensive. But apart from these two facts, there are many other things that you may not know about your leather jacket. Everything from how do leather jackets last so long to why are there so many zippers on your leather jacket. I have been manufacturing leather jackets for more than …
Leather Jacket – Why Shoulder Straps and Zipper Sleeves? Read More »
Boots are hands-down my favorite piece of clothing. They just have this very rustic vibe that no other footwear even comes close too. I think I have more than 15 pairs of boots! But there is a major problem that I have noticed with my boots. It is very rare that you would find a …
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Years ago, my brother gifted me a suede jacket. But because brothers are stupid, he accidentally got me a size L. I’m barely a size medium. And this was the time when returning an order was not as easy as getting an Amazon person on your doorstep. So, instead of getting mad at my brother …
Can Suede Jackets Be Tailored? (Cost Of Alterations) Read More »
If you listen to all those ‘fashion influencers’ on YouTube, you would think that wearing a faux suede garment is the biggest crime that a human can commit (apart from wearing socks with sandals of course). I have been working in the leather industry for a number of years. It’s been my bread and butter …
Does Faux Suede Shrink or Peel? (And Lots More!) Read More »
Ironing. No sane person likes to devote time to ironing, or to finding out information about different types of irons and ironing methods. But I am not a sane person. I love ironing. I think I love it more than my wife and kids (that’s called hyperbole guys, calm down). But in all seriousness, I …
5 fabrics that you can iron (And 6 that you absolutely should not) Read More »