Journal

Keep your leather looking great for years. A complete guide to cleaning, conditioning, waterproofing and storing leather — plus suede and shearling care.

Bonded leather looks like leather but cracks and peels within a year. Here's what it really is, how to spot it, and why it's the...

"Genuine leather" sounds premium — but it's actually a lower grade. Here's what the label really means, where it sits in the quality ladder, and...

Full-grain or top-grain leather — which is better? A clear comparison of durability, look, ageing and cost, so you know which to buy. Guide from...

How to Tell If Leather Is Real: 7 Simple Tests Plenty of products are sold as "leather" when they're anything but. Before you spend money...

Real leather or faux? Compare cost, durability, feel, ethics and care to decide which is right for you — an honest, side-by-side guide from Leather...

Is suede real leather? What's the difference between suede and leather? A clear guide to what suede is, how it compares, and how to care...