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Fashion fads come and go, but there are a few that seem to endure and leather is one of them. Whether it’s leather boots or a mini handbag, a classic leather piece is a necessity for every wardrobe, regardless of what the trends say.

From Princess Charlene’s daughter Princess Gabriella in her R12,000 Dolce & Gabbana leather boots, to Louis Vuitton’s introduction of a R18 million ostrich leather handbag, the fashion industry is still fascinated with leather products.

Although the classic leather jacket as a fashion item used to be mostly associated with ‘subversive’ women like Patti Smith and Chrissie Hynde, leather as an ‘accepted’ fashion accessory for the average male really took off in 1950, when Marlon Brando wore a leather jacket on screen for the first time in The Wild Ones. 

Soon, female musicians, such as Debbie Harry and Stevie Nicks rocked the same style as James Dean and Steve McQueen. Leather had become a more unisex garment, one that quickly became associated with a bohemian lifestyle and, of course, rock and roll.

Unlike oddly named vegan leather, a quality garment or accessory made of real leather can last decades if properly cared for, whereas the vegan kind will most likely need to be replaced in 2 or 3 years. Let’s not even mention that the majority of vegan leather is made out of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and polyurethane (PU), both of which are petroleum-based plastics.

Real leather lasts longer and looks better, so check out Burgundy Collective’s range of products the next time you want to rebel against fast fashion. From handmade handbags that last a lifetime to mousepads made from full-grain vegetable-tanned leather, their products are investments you’ll fall in love with every day.

 

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[source:independent]