When it comes to making a good impression, there aren’t many better options for a man than a stylish leather jacket. The leather jacket has been the staple of Western men’s fashion for decades and is available in many different styles. The classic leather motorcycle jacket gives an air of fresh macho intimidation and exerts a cool, relaxed look while the long leather trench-coat, often associated with Gothic subculture, can look dark, sleek and enticing.
The first thing to decide upon is what type of leather you want your jacket made from. If you’re after a soft, velvety feel and a vintage style leather, you may want to opt for nubuck. If budget is a concern, you may want to look at hide leather – the commonly available high street leather which is of a significantly lower grade than other types and is manufactured with quality being sacrificed for profit. At the opposite end of the scale is the extremely sought-after nappa leather. Nappa leather is the highest quality of leather money can buy and is lightweight and flexible.
If you’re watching the dimes, you may want to opt for hide leather and buy from an online leather jacket retailer. Buying a lower grade leather and purchasing online can give you big savings and allow you to have a great looking leather jacket with very little outlay. If budget isn’t a concern, however, you may like to opt for a very high quality nappa leather jacket. Nappa leather can cost in excess of $500 for a good quality leather jacket.
Leather jackets come in many different colors as well as styles. On higher grade leather, aniline dyes tend to be used. Aniline dyes act more like a varnish and adheres to higher grade leather better. Leather which is likely to contain defects may utilize surface dyeing in order to hide these marks and blemishes. The traditional black leather jacket is by far the most popular color, with brown giving a great vintage look and red becoming more popular amongst women.
You can keep your leather jacket looking fresh and fashionable for a very long time if it is looked after with care. Use a leather protector in order to keep your leather safe from the elements. This will stop water seeping in and causing further irreversible damage to your leather jacket. You should use a leather conditioner to moisturize the leather and stop it from cracking or splitting. Make sure you look after your leather – and it will look after you!
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