Leather jackets are a universally known and acknowledged wardrobe staple that is truly timeless. While there may be many out there who still remember when they purchased their first leather jacket, few will be able to recall ever actually maintaining or caring leather jacket. Many of us may currently have our personal leather jacket collection that may vary from a couple to four or five. Maybe even more. Yet few of us would be as excited to clean, maintain and …
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From being one of the most searched to one of the most popular trends with a rich history. Bomber jacket has developed into a phenomenon that knows no border, language or culture. Being versatile, gender neutral and relevant to all ages, leather bomber jackets in particular have never been more widely recognized across the world than it is now. Why is it called a Bomber Jacket? Bomber jackets were historically introduced during World War I, when most aeroplanes did not …
The first signs of winter and everyone’s thinking, ‘time to bring out the leather boots’. Okay perhaps not everyone, and possibly not just in winter. Yet a good number of people who understand the value and importance of having a good pair of clean leather boots, know the feeling. A pair that can be shown off as well as serve a more functional purpose of warmth and comfort. So the question remains, “Just how to clean leather boots?” …
What is Faux Leather? The word faux has been floating around for quite some time now and is currently the hip new word in fashion. From fashion apparel to accessories, décor and furnishing, faux leather in particular; has never been as widely acclaimed as it is at the moment. With so much buzz around faux, there are still many who are easily confused by it or its differentiating qualities that have become difficult to spot, thanks to the vast improvement …
The ongoing confusion of bespoke vs made-to-measure has rattled close to everyone surfing the internet, simply searching for easy ways to separate these two misunderstood concepts. While some sources offer great stories while others many infographics that have complicated lingo, offer no help to people who aren’t ‘industry’ workers and so don’t quite follow the terminology used. In order to understand the differences of bespoke vs made-to-measure it is first important to recognize what each of these methods mean on …
How is leather made? Is a question a lot of people are often wondering about. Global leather goods market will reach $121 Billion by 2022, out of which 90% will be held by retail stores and outlets. It’s safe to say that fashion world would be incomplete without the leather and products made from it, especially without leather jackets, handbags and shoes. This post is specifically written to explain in depth process of making leather to leather enthusiasts and others …
We all enjoy the pleasure of wearing something new, whether that be a pair of new shoes or even a cool new leather jacket from The Jacket Maker. Yet very few of us can bear, the somewhat awkwardness or even stiffness of wearing something new for the first time. With that thought in mind, we at The Jacket Maker give you two easy-peasy ways to break in your new leather jacket really quick. What’s even better, is that you don’t …
Colour plays an important part in elevating appearances. It can be anything from apparel to products, furniture, vehicles etc. Aside from this elevation, it also has the ability to shed light over the temperament of an individual as well as dealing out mood changes that may vary from person to person. It is, therefore, not uncommon to hear people talk about green, for instance, being a soothing color or blue that gives out a feeling of coolness. Pertinent to leather, …
Many will agree, leather is a fascinating subject that serves as an opportunity for great learning. Whether this be; regarding the different types of leather or processes involved in achieving a certain finish, look and quality of leather product, best suited to the purpose it serves. …
