Four Ways to Get the Leather Look for Less
There’s nothing like adding that unmistakable leather smell to your wardrobe in the form of a cool biker jacket or well-fitting dress, but the price of quality clothes doesn’t come cheap.
Every month, Street Seen takes a look at the latest fashion and street style, as showcased by the general public. If your outfit involves an item made of real leather and you happen to cross paths with our intrepid raporteurs, you could be featured right here on the Real Leather. Stay Different. website. From trendy Chinese fashion to Parisian chic, if it looks good and involves leather, you’ll be sure to find it here.
Name: Zhao Jiayan
Where was this photo taken: Beijing, China
Please describe your look: I like to mix and match clothing of different qualities and so my look is a mash up of many different styles.
What brands are you wearing: Levis, Baleno, COS, Cabbeen.
Chinese fashion inspirations: I like to experiment with different clothing styles. I enjoy mixing old with new, for example mixing classic leather or vintage pieces with sportswear. I think this creates a stylish and retro look.
Favourite Shop: I.T, GXG, Lee and Off-white
Passionate about: I’m passionate mainly about trying new things!
Playlist/Music currently listening to: “Lover” by Taylor Swift – I’ve got it on repeat at the moment.
Work: Acting, presenting, modeling
There’s nothing like adding that unmistakable leather smell to your wardrobe in the form of a cool biker jacket or well-fitting dress, but the price of quality clothes doesn’t come cheap.
And we’re off: the first Global Leather Design Competition has been launched across the UK, calling students from eligible universities and design schools to submit their unique designs showcasing leather.
A leather archer’s wrist guard dating back to the 16th century has been found in mud on the Thames riverbank in London.
Meet this year’s People’s Choice Category Winner for the inaugural Nordic Region Student Design Competition, Maria Julia Echarte Pascual – with her entry Sukeban.
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