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We all know a fun fact or two when it comes to leather. For example, leather smells great, and it can be very sexy and flattering. Not to mention, leather can also be comfortable, expensive, durable, and multipurpose. But you might be surprised to learn a number of facts about leather that are not so obvious. Let's begin. Did you know?.. The leather industry generates more than $60 billion USD worldwide each year That fun fact represents a larger dollar value than the sale of rubber, cotton, coffee, tea, rice, and sugar – combined! And out of that $60 billion, almost 60 percent represents the sale of leather footwear. The average consumer is wearing four leather products at any given...

Finding the perfect pair of shoes is challenging. So, it is a total heartbreaker if you find one, but the size doesn’t fit you. This can happen in the shoe shop or among footwear that lies in your shoe rack. Boots in your collection can shrink on account of consistent wear and tear. Of course, you cannot just throw away those unfit pair of shoes, mainly, if they are leather boots. These are often at the costly end of price tags, so you cannot just bid them farewell if they end up a bit tight. This leaves you with an important question of how to stretch leather boots? Boot stretching allows you to free up essential foot space. Moreover, it...

We all know a leather jacket is an essential in every girl's closet. If you know your body shape then this guideline would be helpful to you, and if you don't, then check this post and find out for yourself. To look best you have to do a little adjustment to your jacket. We knew the actuality that if we have spacious shoulders or hips we just have to cut that part where the thickness is absent in order to look comparative. Our main goal is that our body should look balanced. Just Follow Thumb Rule If you want to distract people and do not want them to notice your bottom or lower body part then you have to draw...

Leather Patina, what is it? Well, if you’ve ever owned something made from vegetable tanned leather you will know what I’m talking about. For those of you who haven’t, let me fill you in on the magic that is patina. Much like an autobiography is to a person is what patina is to leather. It’s the character and personality that develops over time as your leather ages, it’s very own life story. The sun, moisture, heat, dirt and your natural body oils are what creates the patina as the leather absorbs all life around it. Over time it develops a sheen in some places while other areas may become darker, it really all comes down to the way it is...

Dresses are made in a variety of different fabrics, some of the most popular including cotton, wool, silk and cashmere. However, there’s been a growing trend towards the use of leather dresses. Leather dresses bring all of the attractive features and characteristics of leather into the dress format. So if you’re a fashion-forward woman who’s looking to stay on top of the latest trends, you should consider adding a leather dress to your wardrobe. If this is your first time hearing about leather dresses, though, there are a few things you should know about them and how to wear one. For starters, You should invest in a genuine leather dress and stay away of everything that says "Faux" leather which...