| There is something to be said about wearing a | | | | Today leather is primarily used as a fashion |
| leather jacket: its smell, its look, and its character. All | | | | accessory. Belts, pants, jackets, shoes, all of these |
| of these factors lend to the unique qualities that a | | | | things are popular commodities. In fact, some leather |
| leather jacket instills in its owner. Some leather | | | | items are in such high demand, that it has put some |
| jackets are form fitting and sophisticated, others are | | | | species of animals onto endangered species lists. |
| more practical and lend toward the belief that the | | | | Animals such as crocodiles were poached to obtain |
| person wearing it is a rebel with little or no concern. | | | | their skin that would then be used to make the |
| Leather jackets have been around for centuries. | | | | fashion accessory such as boots. |
| Primitive man would use the skin off the beasts it | | | | No matter the use, leather is here to stay. Using |
| would kill and the skin would keep the wearer warm | | | | leather jackets makes a statement about the person |
| from the elements. Even today, survival specialists will | | | | wearing it, so each person can choose the style and |
| rely on the hides of creatures to keep warm in | | | | the attitude that best suits him or her. There are so |
| extreme circumstances. Leather has the ability to | | | | many styles to choose from, it just takes going out |
| keep body heat in, thus making it an ideal material for | | | | and looking for the right fit. |
| the cold. | | | | |