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Leather

Leather, suede and shearling, from jackets and coats to boots and bags.

Leather clothes provide durable wind protection and sculptural weight, grounding everyday outfits through treated skins that soften with wear. Relaxed bombers and tailored coats balance matte black hides with grey wool knits, pairing dense skins with textured cotton to anchor loose proportions. Pilots wore sheepskin flying jackets in open cockpits, and in the seventies the Ramones made the black leather biker jacket a punk uniform in New York.

Guidi tans horse leather in Tuscany and dyes its boots after they are made. Mackage, founded in Montreal, works in leather, down and wool. Coperni is known for its Swipe bag, a curved leather bag named after a phone gesture. Sturdy boots, zip bombers and shearling collars pair naturally with raw denim or relaxed wool trousers.

Due West in Toronto carries leather and shearling jackets from Mackage and Moose Knuckles. WDLT117 adds Guidi boots, and Utopia adds Goyard and Louis Vuitton bags, many pre owned.

Common questions

How should a leather jacket fit?
A leather jacket should fit closely across the shoulders while leaving enough space in the chest for a light wool knit. Natural skins stretch slightly over time, so starting with a neat fit prevents the shape from sagging after repeated wear.
What is the best way to care for suede and shearling outerwear?
Brush suede when it is dry with a suede brush to remove dust and lift the nap. Keep shearling away from direct heat sources when damp, letting the wool dry naturally at room temperature to preserve its lanolin oils.
Which designers make traditional artisan leather boots?
Guidi tans its horse leather with vegetable tannins at its family tannery in Tuscany and dyes its boots after they are made. That gives each pair an even colour and creases that deepen with wear.