Leather Is Always In Style

There are few constants in the world of fashion. Last year's hot trend is this year's faux pas. Your closet can turn into a clothes museum in a matter of months. Thankfully, there a few looks that can gracefully withstand the fickle winds of changing fashion year after year. One of them is leather.From jackets and shoes to luggage and wallets, the rich, warm tones of leather are never out of fashion. Its durability can't be beaten.Here are a few companies whose designs prove that leather is always in style.Mui MuiThose who don't assiduously follow the world of fashion may not be as familiar with the Italian brand Mui Mui as they are its parent company, Prada. The company's high-end leather shoes, bags, jackets, and accessories have long be prized by the fashionista.The brand was founded in 1992 by Miuccia Prada and has quickly grown in popularity. Mui Mui's leather designs are renowned for their sleek modern look. With vibrant colors and fun looks, Mui Mui's line illustrates the versatility of leather; one more reason for its enduring popularity.Felix StreetThis American brand specializes in fine leather bags and accessories. All Felix Street products are made from real leather, cut by hand and made in the U.S.Whether it is their wide array of toiletry bags or hand sewed wallets, the singular appearance of everything Felix Street make harkens back to a bygone era of rugged sophistication.Felix Street has a full line of products that will appeal to any man or woman who appreciates elegance and craftsmanship.SchottsSchott's appeal can be summed up in four words; classic American bad boy. With a collection of creations that would look equally at home at a motorcycle rally or in a punk rock club, Schott's has tapped into the spirit of rebellion that may be part of the secret to leather's enduring popularity with designers and the public.Men and women who want to add some edge to their style will find plenty to like in the brands hand cut and sewn coats, jackets, motorcycle apparel and outdoor accessories.Overland Sheepskin Co.Founded in the 1970's in Taos, New Mexico, Overland Sheepskin Co. (as the name would suggest) originally focused on creating handmade sheepskin hats, coats, gloves, and slippers.Today, the company also offers a full line of leather clothing that covers the spectrum between rugged and sophisticated. Although Overland has outgrown its original focus it remains committed to quality materials and classic designs.GhurkaRelying on the craftsmanship of traditional artisans from around the world, Ghurka sets the tone for the traditional side of the leather goods industry.The company takes it name from the Nepalese brigade that has fought in the service of the British Army for over 200 years. Many of the company's bags, briefcases, and accessories wouldn't look out of place in a photograph of 19th-century English military officers.While there is a certain masculinity wrapped up in the U.S. companies mystique, there is no hint of it in their line of women's handbags, wallets, and gloves.

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