| Italy is synonymous with good food and excellent style. | | | | develops a pleasing sheen as it ages. All leather, no |
| A wise old Italian man once told me that Italy has no | | | | matter where it is made, is graded according to quality. |
| real natural resources and that as a country they are | | | | 'First cut' leather is the best quality, while patchwork |
| not terribly hard working but they more than make up | | | | leather is sown together from leftover pieces and is a |
| for it with their creativity, passion and flair. Italian leather | | | | lower grade leather. Buyers should be aware of these |
| is as much a part of the culture as pasta and Opera, | | | | differences before making an expensive purchase. |
| and famous designers and leather manufacturers | | | | Another important consideration is that sometimes this |
| certainly express the innate style with their fine shoes, | | | | leather is used to make goods in a different country all |
| wallets and handbags. Italian leather work is as old as | | | | together. If you want the good Italian leather, as well as |
| the culture itself as the process of tanning has been | | | | the good Italian leatherwork, make sure the product is |
| employed for thousands of years. | | | | "Made in Italy from Italian leather" and not only one of |
| Italian leather is different (or superior) to other leathers | | | | the two. |
| because it uses very top quality material that is both | | | | Leather made in Italy is soft, attractive and long lasting |
| soft and durable. It is usually "full grain" which comes | | | | and so it translates well to men's and women's |
| from the best hides and does not need to be sanded | | | | designer footwear and bags. Everyone wants clothes |
| like other leather. Cow hides are usually used, but | | | | and bags that are durable and look good but what |
| Ostrich skin can also be used and is very sought after | | | | wearers notice most about wearing the best leather is |
| by fashion designers, as it is more durable than cow | | | | how good it makes them feel about themselves. |
| leather. Italian designers, Gucci and Prada, source the | | | | People from Milan can probably give credit to the |
| very best leather from small traditional manufacturers | | | | leather manufacturers for their reputation as a leading |
| around the peninsular instead of producing it | | | | city in fashion, as luxury leather goods are central to |
| themselves to make their famous bags and shoes. | | | | the city's legendary style. |
| Another advantage of Italian-made leather is that it | | | | |