Women's leather down jacket

The modern girl has a choice of clothes even for the most severe frosts. Fluffy coats, warm sheepskin coats, light down coats - there is a suitable option for every taste and wallet. Not so long ago, this line was replenished with one more item - leather down jackets. These things combine practicality with an incredibly stylish look.

We will talk about the features and variety of the model range of leather down jackets in our today's article. You will learn about the fashionable varieties of this garment, as well as get some helpful tips for choosing leather down jackets.

For sewing women's down jackets, manufacturers use natural or artificial leather.

Down jackets are usually made from the same skins as regular leather jackets, bags or shoes. As a rule, it is bovine or pigskin. Less common are models made of calf, sheep, horse or pig skin.

A more budgetary option is a down jacket made of eco-leather - a comparative new material that has the appearance and some characteristics of genuine leather. Eco-leather consists of two layers - a cotton base and a polyurethane coating.

It can be easily confused with real leather, since eco-leather looks and feels almost the same.

Leather down jackets are one of the most fashionable trends of the last few years. But when deciding in favor of buying such a thing, one should be guided not only by fashion trends, but also by a list of its advantages and disadvantages.

Let's start our list with a description of the positive qualities of leather down jackets.

So, pluses of this model are:

• Leather is a very durable material that, with proper care, will serve you for years. Experts say that a high-quality leather down jacket will retain its original appearance and characteristics for at least 5 years.
• Leather models usually have beautiful decor. Even those down jackets that are made of artificial leather are finished with natural fur. Silver fox, mink, fox or raccoon trim adorns the product. Down jackets with natural fur look more stylish and expensive.
• The range of leather down jackets is very wide. There are models of different lengths on sale - from very short jackets to long down coats. Not only styles differ in variety, but also colors of leather down jackets. In addition to products in natural shades, you can find models in bright, colorful colors.
• Down jackets made of leather are very warm due to the fact that they are sewn from a material with excellent thermal insulation properties. In addition, in the production of such down jackets, a filler is usually used, which retains heat very well. You can choose a model with down and feather filling, bio-down, holofiber, synthetic fluff, isoft or other modern artificial materials.
• Genuine leather and eco-leather have excellent performance characteristics. These materials tolerate low temperatures well and do not crack in the cold. Down jackets are treated with a special water-repellent compound, so they are not afraid of wet snow, and dirt is easily removed from their surface.
• Those who have already managed to acquire a leather down jacket note another pleasant feature of such products: they do not rustle when moving. Therefore, those who are annoyed by the constantly rustling bolognese jackets should take a closer look at leather models.

The list of negative qualities of leather down jackets will be much shorter.

To the explicit cons warm leather jackets can be attributed only to:

• a rather high price: even models made of artificial leather cost on average one and a half to two times more than textiles; prices for natural leather down jackets start at about 35,000 rubles;
• the need to comply with the basic rules of care: for example, you should never wash such a thing, only dry cleaning is allowed.

The choice of down jackets, made of natural or artificial leather, increases every season. The model lines are replenished with more and more new styles, taking into account all the current fashion trends. We bring to your attention several of the most popular models of warm leather down jackets.

Insulated leather jackets, knee-length and below, are usually chosen by those who have to walk a lot. They perfectly warm even in extreme cold and, moreover, look very feminine and elegant. Down leather coats often have a belt that defines the waist and a large fur collar.

Leather models are usually quite voluminous - most often there are down jackets with a straight silhouette or loose youth jackets.

Those who want to emphasize feminine forms should take a closer look at flared models, in which the lower part resembles a skirt.

Such a down jacket will allow you to look graceful and flirty even in warm winter clothes.

Cropped down jackets with a large hood are very popular with girls who drive a car. The "autolady" model is very comfortable, as it does not restrain movement at all, but at the same time it is very warm.

An insulated leather jacket will look good not only with trousers, but also with a skirt or dress.

Leather products are quite rare, but they still find their customers. Bright, short jackets in a sporty style are suitable for walking and outdoor activities, but for sports activities it is better to choose lighter down jackets made from a membrane.

The hood on a winter jacket is a very useful detail, although not obligatory. Down jackets with a warm hood are usually chosen by those who do not like hats. It is, indeed, very convenient: the head will be warm, and the hair will not be wrinkled.

Leather down jackets usually have a hood trimmed with fur, or completely fur. The latter option significantly raises the price of the product, but it's worth it: the fur hood looks just amazing, besides, it is very, very warm.

Stylish and practical leather down jackets with a hood are an excellent solution for those who want to keep the charm of femininity even on the coldest days.

Most of the models of down jackets made of leather are trimmed with natural fur. This is due to the fact that, firstly, fur is very relevant today, and secondly, fur and leather are two materials that are perfectly combined with each other, so designers do not need to invent anything new.

For finishing the hood, collar, cuffs and cases of leather down jackets, as a rule, one of the following types of fur is used:

• silver fox - long, fluffy and very soft fur with a beautiful silvery sheen;
• Fox - thick, warm fur of yellow, peach or bright red color;
• mink - one of the most expensive types of fur, very wearable, durable, but at the same time soft and silky;
• raccoon - voluminous, very warm fur with a long, hard pile and a fluffy, soft undercoat.

In the winter 2016 season, leather down jackets were very popular with fashionistas, and there is every reason to believe that this trend will continue in the next season.

Black models are presented in a huge assortment - their lovers of stylish dress buy up the best. Black is a very practical color for winter, and it goes well with shoes and accessories in any color scheme.

However, those who want to stand out from the crowd prefer models in other shades. We advise you to pay attention to leather down jackets in white, beige or other light colors. Models of bright, saturated colors also look very good.

As for the styles and silhouettes, feminine models that emphasize the figure are especially relevant now, for example, fitted jackets or wrap-around coats.

• The first thing to look for when choosing a leather down jacket is the quality of the material. The leather should be warm to the touch (otherwise it is leatherette), soft enough, but strong. Genuine leather has a certain amount of elasticity, but if the material stretches a lot, it is most likely a fake.
• Since you are purchasing a thing for winter and off-season, it is important that the product is treated with a permanent water-repellent impregnation. Ask the seller about the rules and means of care for the selected leather down jacket.
• The quality of the fittings is a very important factor in the selection. If the zipper sticks, and the buttons fall off, it means that the down jacket was made in bad faith, and many unpleasant surprises await you in the process of using it. It is better to refuse such a purchase immediately.