The different types of leather
By definition, leather is simply animal skin processed through various processes. Needless to say, the range of possibilities is vast! THE calf and cowhide leathers are undoubtedly the most popular with leatherworkers, who work them using methods sometimes inherited from several generations before them. Dior, Chanel, Louis Vuitton or Saint Laurent: all these Houses have created iconic models from this noble-looking leather. Among bovine leathers, let us also mention bull leather used for some hermes bags like the Birkin, extremely durable and easily recognizable thanks to its slightly cracked appearance.
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Certain more fragile leathers also have a place of choice in the world of luxury leather goods, because their delicacy offers a completely different silhouette than rigid leather with hand bags. This is particularly the case of Lamb leather, a smooth and very soft material mainly used by the House Chanel. If it becomes rarer in current collections, it is still possible to find it on sacs Chanel second hand. Suede, a reverse leather made using a specific process, is also very soft to the touch. We love its slightly retro look, which is making a comeback in current trends.
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Finally, how can we not mention the fascinating exotic leathers, which designers and leatherworkers have sublimated over the decades on limited edition bags ! Maison Hermès notably offered some of its flagship models in certain rare materials, to the delight of collectors.
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The visual effects given to leather
If leather is magnificent without artifice, it is just as beautiful when decorated with different relief and light effects.
Maison Louis Vuitton is undoubtedly the most expert in this field, and some of its embossed leathers have become true signatures of the luxury leather goods manufacturer. Epi leather and its zebra lines decorate, for example, many sacs Louis Vuitton, in various colors. Launched a century ago, it takes its name from the “wheat fields that undulate under the sun”, as the Parisian brand describes it. Very resistant, Epi leather is ideal for all those who want buy your first luxury bag easy to maintain. Aficionados of the Parisian leather goods house also particularly like the monogram leather, on which the initials LV are displayed discreetly.
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Louis Vuitton has also distinguished itself in the making of grained leathers : its Taïga leather has indeed adorned men’s leather goods for around thirty years with great finesse. On the side of bags for women, Chanel and his famous add caviar occupy the top of the table! This textured calfskin is both very refined and very functional, the grained appearance well camouflages any small scratches or everyday rips. At Vintega, we also love crocodile-embossed leather, which gives a tropical look to sacs the most traditional, like some Saint Laurent models.
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Finally, the essential varnished finish given to the leather thanks to the application of a shiny coating brings a touch of shine to the hand bags. Once shunned by designers, patent leather has brilliantly found its way back to the catwalks: take a look at our online store now to find numerous models of second hand varnish bags !
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The essential models of leather bags
Looking for a vintage leather bag ? The options are almost endless!
THE sacs Noé and Keepall de Louis Vuitton particularly highlight the Epi leather typical of the House, but if you are looking for a piece with a little more pop, don’t hesitate to take a look at the Alma models in verni leather. Rose pastel, green monogram or even red and pink striped, the small trapeze bag proudly represents the expertise of the House in the handling of leather.
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Great designers are not afraid to innovate, and regularly show us that leather is no longer necessarily the refined and “untouchable” material that it was at the beginning of the 20[items] century. LV initials embroidered in gold letters on the Louis Vuitton Mama Broderie leather bag with raised beaded threads on certain models Chanel, Everything is allowed !
Whether you opt for a Dionysus bag from Gucci in suede for winter or for boy Chanel in pink varnished leather for crazy summer evenings, the most popular material in leather goods can adapt to all seasons. Multi-season, the Lady Dior is as chic in the varnished version as in the blue turquoise !
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Special mention for the Timeless of Chanel, who has adopted almost all of the leathers mentioned in this article during his successful career. From lambskin to caviar leather without forgetting the atypical models in patent leather, everything goes to the legendary bag of the French House!
If you still doubted it, this article must have convinced you: leather is your best ally. In the world of luxury leather goods, he adopted eclectic styles. To each their own: varnish, Epi or dyed in gray, it remains sophisticated for any occasion. And you, for what vintage leather bag will you fall for the Vintega store?
