What's Your Favorite Season?

The days are getting shorter, the temperature has dropped and to top it off rain has set in…so it looks like the summer is well and truly over. Usually at this time of year I would personally welcome a change in climate after a long summer of sweltering heat. However this year we have been well short of any such weather and I think we all probably feel a little robbed of a worthwhile summer.

However on the bright side of things we all have the new seasons of fashion to look forward to. Although I love the hot weather and the longer days in summer I must admit that I much prefer the autumn and winter attire, hands down! There is just so much more variety to choose from, I feel like everyone always looks just that extra bit smarter and more elegant. I would have to say it’s my favorite season, and without having to save up for a summer holiday I feel less guilty spoiling myself every once in a while.

New 2013 Autumn Winter Season

Can you believe it's only 3 months Christmas, doesn’t time fly! It seems like the summer only started last week and we were planning a holiday where we could flaunt our summer wardrobe. So what better to prepare and distract us from the bitterness of winter than peruse the new Autumn Winter Collections from our favorite retailers.

Here at UK Leather Jackets we are putting together the finishing touches on our range for the new season. We’ve added a selection of new styles which we think will catch the eyes of many leather enthusiast’s out there. We will be adding new styles to our classic range as well as our fashion range for both and women. As well as some beautiful and luxurious pieces to our men and women’s sheepskin range and of course our Toscana range for ladies will see some utterly divine additions this autumn.

How to Distinguish Real from Faux

Imitations of leather jackets are becoming more common nowadays as the high street looks to cut costs and maintain profits. Leather isn’t the only apparel victimised, in general the quality of many clothes out there from our beloved brands have steadily decreased over the last 10 years. Which is odd really, as consumers, especially during this economic uncertainty, we are feeling the pinch on our purses, whilst prices inflate and quality downturns. It begs the question, ‘what are we getting for our money?’ Bargains can still be found, it just takes some trawling.

So how can you tell apart real leather from fake? Price used to be a good indication but in this era it’s not a full proof guideline. However if you stick to the following 3 tips you should be fine   

1. The Tag – In the EU it is a legal requirement for clothing to specify exactly what materials it is comprised of. (i.e genuine leather or 100% leather) 
2. Texture – Faux leather is likely to feel synthetic or feel like a blend of materials.  
3. Smell – If you’ve ever stepped into a leather shop they have a certain aroma, some would describe it as a ‘woodsy’ smell.