Leather is nearly synonymous with fashion. Shoes, jackets and accessories made of leather are as popular today as they ever were. Made from cows and capable of making someone look extremely hot or extremely out of touch, leather is the ultimate truth-revealing device when it comes to attractiveness.
From leather origami animals to aged leather transformer bags, check out these 100 leather innovations.
Implications - After the recent recession, consumers are feeling economically freer and looking to treat themselves with lavish products. For this reason, high-quality products made of leather and other expensive materials are once again sought after. Companies can cater to this luxury-starved target market by designing products with prime materials.
99 Leather Innovations
From Leather Origami Animals to Aged Leather Transformer Bags:
Brian G Randles — Nov 22, 2009 — Fashion
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Nude Corsets
Luxirare Molds Un-Dyed Leather into a Scandalous Risky Fashion
96
Half-Bust Corsets
Antiseptic Fashion Hypsipyle Leather Corset Features Strategic Cutouts
95
Super Short Leather Jackets
Megan Fox Rocks The Mini Trend
94
Cleavage-Baring Corsets
The Rockin' Katy Perry Leather Bustier at Paris Fashion Show
93
Ancient Greek Sandal Skateboard
Tougher than Leather
92
Leather Is Back
Jackets For Women & Men
91
Furry Crocs
The Croc Mammoth Adds Fuzzy Warmth to the Classic Comfortable Shoe
90
Recycled Leather Jewelry
Scraps & Old Jackets Turned Into Accessories
89
50s Domina Fashion
Dita Von Teese Rocks Head-To-Toe Leather at Christian Dior's Paris Fashion Week
88
Slick Rockstar Dresses
The Kate Moss Leather Look at Miu Miu During Paris Fashion Week
87
Modern Leather Beds
Switzerland's De Sede Spices Up the Bedroom
86
Fashion Leather Shackles
Haute Couture Bondage Jewelry
85
Leather Dreadlocks
Oakley Medusa Headgear
84
Unisex Luxury Handbag
Dior Homme Delville Silver Leather Duffle (Man Purse + Purse)
83
Motorcycle Jeans
Chic Denim Pants Inspired by Biker Leathers
82
Tattered Leggings & Leather Skirts
Kate Moss's 11th Collection for Topshop Fall 2009
81
Bracelet Watches for Men
Burberry's Triple Wrap Leather Watch Makes Jewelry Styles for Guys
80
Gender-Neutral Gothic Fashion
Lina Osterman's Fall 2009 Line Blends Leather, Lace & Studs
79
Leather Space Boots
Matsumoto Sneaky Boots
78
Unicorn Masks
Tom Banwell Connects With Leather-Loving Fans Online (UPDATE)
77
Pleather Harem Pants
Reviving the 80s & 90s at River Island Graduate Fashion Week
76
Leather-Clad Supermodel Moms
Yasmin Lebon Plays an Edgy Homemaker for Vogue Paris
75
Black Leather Jumpers
Jenny Sinkaberg and Valerija Kelava in Dazed & Confused
74
Thigh-High Leather Footwear
Badass Boots Go From the Bedroom to the Street for Fall 2009
73
Zipper-Back Kicks
Leather Jacket-Motif Spring 2010 Converse 'First String' Collection
72
Orchard Leather
Mi-Zo Adds a Natural Twist to Boys, Chains, Stuffed Mouths
71
Sharp Shoulder Leather
Victoria Beckham Flies in Black Balmain Mes Coco Jacket
70
Elbow Wing Jackets
Rick Owens Leather V-Front Crop Jacket for Fall 2009
69
Aged Leather Transformer Bags
Ante Kovac's Iron Age Fashion
68
Leather-Clad Crime-Fighters
Kick-Ass Femmes Fatales
67
Novel Kindle Covers
Embossed Leather Skins from California's Oberon Design
66
Artisan Leather Masks
The Cannabis Leaf Mask Carnival Masks and More
65
Leather Halter Dresses
Emma Watson Shows Her Saucy Side at 'Harry Potter' Premiere
64
Personalized Dog Collars
Leather Collars & Leashes From California Collar Co.
63
Leather Magazine Covers
Chevrolet Soho Campaign
62
Artisan Handbags
C.L. Whiting's 'Leaf Leather' Fashion Accessories
61
Quilted Luxury For Men
Rock & Republic Leather Puffer Jacket
60
Hot Handmade Harnesses
Audra Jean Leather Harnesses Make Any Outfit Hardcore
59
Tattooed Furniture
Inked Leather Skull Chair
58
Biker Babe Revival
A Tough Yet Chic Edge With Plenty of Black Leather for Fall 2009
57
Romantic Rockstar Fashion
'The Softest Edge' Blends Leather & Linen Beautifully
56
Old-School Bound Journals
Gild Bookbinders Makes One-of-a-Kind Leather Books
55
Vibrant Faux Leather Furniture
Classic Seating in Wild Colors
54
Lux Leather Collars
Lucia Giacani Shows Victorian-Inspired Neck Wear
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Snakeskin Leather Laptop Bag with Vibrant Satin Lining
Violet May
52
Faux Pebble Floors
Pachamama ‘Eclipse' Leather Rugs Look Like River Rocks
51
Chic Bike-Shorts and Leather
Alexander Wang Rocks The Biker Look for Fall 2009
50
Frankenstein Footwear
Alexander Wang's Magnificently Monstrous Leather Combat Boots
49
Badass Black Leather Sneakers
Adidas 80s CP Kicks Surprise Hardcore Fans
48
Leather Origami Animals
Looksur Nursery Sculptures
47
Origami Bags
Chloe Leather Alligator Fold Clutch
46
Urban Bohemian Totes
Donald J Pliner Returns to 60s Fashion with Leather & Lizard-Skin Purses
45
Recycled Leather Bags
ReMade USA Makes Pretty Purses Out of Old Fabrics
44
Luxury Lederhosen
Personalized Leather Shorts
43
Leather-Scented Cologne
Axe Deodorant Wants Men to Smell Like Dead Cows
42
Silver Leather Sofas
Hollywood Stardom
41
Aviator-Inspired Fashion
Adventurous Leather to Celebrate Amelia Earhart
40
Fair Trade Accessories
Leather 'My Paper Bag' is Made by Craftsmen in India
39
Leather-Clad Conventions
The Biggest Balls in DC This Week Won't Be at Inauguration
38
Leather Tiles
Textured Wall Panels Give Your Home Ultra Luxe Flair
37
Luxe Leather Pumpkins
Alexander Lamont Turns Nature's Textures into Luxury Artwork
36
Thief-Proof Coats
Quilted Leather Jacket Has Built-in, Anti-Theft Backpack
35
Three Dimensional Leather Furniture
Luxury Relief Work by Helen Amy Murray
34
Psychedelic Seating
The Pantone Spectrum Digitally Printed Leather Chair by Sif Technology
33
Retro Poker Visors
Loewe Spring 2010 Shows Plastic Headgear and Lots of Leather
32
Feathers and Leather Fringes
Nalalia Brilli's Shiny New Accessories Collection
31
Leather Logged Derrieres
Spring 2010 Collections Utilize Hides to Cover Bottoms
30
Leather Half-Vests
Attiladesigns Body-Hugging Accessories Only Partially Cover
29
Leather Jackets From Vintage Carseats
Platinum Dirt VIN Jackets
28
Leather Macbook Air Sleeve
Kinky Air Manila
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Designer Camera Protection
Colourful Patent Leather Cases
26
Unique Embossed Accessories
Leather Bound
25
Nifty Gifts
Matchbook Candles, Photo Doll, Leather Dog
24
Sexy Animal-Wear
Elise Overland's Spring 2010 Leather Laden Line
23
Vegan Leather Satchels
Matt & Nat's Archive Bag is High Quality Faux Leather
22
Weird Wills for Animal Activists
Body of PETA's Ingrid Newkirk Will Be Used for Leather & BBQ
21
Vegan Bomber Jackets
Leather is Replaced With Linen for Spring 2009
20
Leather Reusable Bags
The Ultimate in Reusable?
19
Horror-Flick Photography
Toy Photography Illustrates What Leatherface Does On His Day Off
18
Bringing Back Vintage Telephones
The Leather-Bound Rotary Phone
17
Leather Skateboards
Natalia Brilli's €910 Lambskin Design
16
Awesome Leather Oxfords
Classy Maison Martin Margiela Oxford Shoes Update a Classic
15
Allergy-Friendly Car Interiors
Volvo Nixes Chrome and Chromium-Free Leather
14
Buckless Belts
The First Leather Elt
13
Playful Leather Editorials
‘Crocodile' by Milan Vukmirovic in L'Officiel Hommes
12
Victorian Hot Rod Tables
Genteel Legs Support Wicked Leather and Carburetors
11
Leather Lattice Chairs
The Daniel Heer 'Made in Leather' Collection is About Modern Tradition
10
Hat Bags
Azumi and David Create Leather Hybrid Accessories for Your Head
9
Slick Leather Mouse For The Discerning Professional
8
Leather Band-Aids
Scott Amron's Badass Black Bandages for Fashionable First Aid
7
Headphones as Purses
Are BLISS Leather Headphone Covers Unnecessary or Practical?
6
Leather Gadgets
Kazuharu Sakura's Leather Keyboard
5
Leather ALF Masks
Leatherhead Originals 'Gothic Bat Wing Leather Plague' is Extreme
4
Couture 90s Demin
Prada Infuses Nylon and Leather into Classic Baggy Pant
3
Leather Pocket Wallets
Makr Wallets
2
White, Light, Leather Lounger
Limited Edition Grasshopper
1
Biodegradable Footwear
Eco-Friendly Pumps By Sergio Rossi Made of Recycled Leather
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Repairable 3D-Printed Purses
The MALINKO Design Reusable Bag Prioritizes Style and Sustainability
Leather-Wrapped Premium Suitcases
RIMOWA Presents New Stealthy Leather Suitcase Designs
Upcycled Sneaker Sustainable Bags
Bibi Bazz Designs the Limited Collection of Eco-Friendly Bags
Architectural Luxury Handbags
The Louis Vuitton x Frank Gehry Collection is an Exploration of Form
Premium Woven Luxury Bags
Bottega Veneta Unveils its new Hop Bag with a Slouched Look
Exaggerated Reclaimed Leather Totes
'The Bag' by Oson is Oversized and Unstructured
Retro Sporty Luxe Accessories
adidas Presents a New Series of Nostalgic Retro Accessories
Vintage-Inspired Elevated Accessories
Every Other Thursday Unveils a Range of Accessories
Nostalgic Upcycled Denim
Levi's Plant-Based 501 Jeans are Made from the Fabric of Older Jeans
Functionally Fashionable Mobile Accessories
These MOFT Mobile Accessories Debuted at CES 2023
Plastic-Heavy Fashion Campaigns
Anonymous Club and PUMA Debut a New Collaboration
Vegan All-Season Boots
These Boots Are Crafted With Cruelty-Free Leather Alternatives
RFID-Blocking Origami Wallets
This Wallet Offers Comfort & Convenience In a Compact Folding Design
Luxury Statement Outerwear
Canada Goose and Reformation Join Forces on a New Collection
Sustainable Luxury Handbags
The First-Ever Reformation Handbags Just Dropped
Outdoor-Ready Luxurious Fashion Series
Fendi Unveils its Latest Collection Made for FW24
Opulent Material-Focused Furniture
Hermès Showcases its New Home Essentials Collection
Clutch Purse Smartphone Concepts
The Honor V Purse Transforms the Mobile Device into an Accessory
Sustainable Crochet Unisex Handbags
Our Legacy Launches a New Range of Handmade Crochet Bags
Plant-Based Fur Luxury Bags
Ganni Introduces the Classic Bou Bag with a BioFluff Build
Chic Tech Organization Bags
The Faire Collective Atlas Urban Messenger Keeps Devices Secure
Repurposed Patchwork Footwear
ReImagined by UGG Gives New Life to Leftover Leathers & Suedes
On-Demand Fashion Production
Shein Moves Away From its Fast Fashion Roots with New Manufacturing
Celebrity-Led Luxury Handbag Campaigns
BALENCIAGA and Kim Kardashian Join Forces
Pineapple Leather Bags
Rais Case's Vida Bag Uses Leaf Fibers Sourced from Dole Philippines Farms
Adaptable Wallet Designs
The 'EcoBound' Modular Wallet Has a Durable, Convenient Design
Origami-Inspired Adventure Packs
The Huckberry x Peak Design X-Pac Collection Has Six Pieces
Sporty Dynamic Elevated Fashion
Ottolinger and PUMA Unveil its Latest Designs for FW23
Heritage-Inspired Shopping Bags
The Porter Yoshida & Co The Grocery Bag is Made in Japan
Transparent Leather Dress Shirts
The Rick Owens Leather Overshirt Comes in Two Colors
Sophisticated Spring Tailored Fashion
Lanvin Presents its SS23 Line During Paris Fashion Week
Patent Leather Purses
Telfar Unveils its Iconic 'Shopping Bags' in a New Patent Leather Edition
Upcycled Crushed Velvet Sneakers
Converse Made Its New Design from Discarded Clothes
Packaging-Inspired Footwear Designs
adidas Introduces the Unique Box Shoe Through its App
Vegan Leather Accessory Collections
These Women's Accessories Use Recyclable 'Mirum' Material
Upcycled Leather Bag Designs
Síofra Caherty Turns Waste Materials into Special Bag Designs
Curved Minimalist Purses
Lacoste's Top Grain Leather Halfmoon Purse is Offered in Black and Green
Lunar New Year-Inspired Accessories
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Launched a Lunar New Year Accessories Line
Dramatically Shaped Luxe Sneakers
Balenciaga Showcases a Look at its New Reptile Sneaker
Next-Gen Vegan Leather Accessories
The Lambert 'Redefined' Collection is Made with VEGEA
Chic Luxury Vegan Handbags
Melina Bucher Combines Aesthetics, Ethics, and Quality
Mushroom Leather-Made Sneakers
Sean Wotherspoon Designs More adidas Gazelle Sneakers
Repurposed Denim Furniture
Levi's Icons Re/Outfitted Refreshes Iconic Designs with Discarded Denim
Ethically Made Leather Bags
Parker Clay Boasts a Slew of Bag Silhouettes
Nature Material-Made Luxe Accessories
Kengo Kuma Presents New Sustainable Designs for Fendi
Modern Women-Exploring Luxe Fashion
The Fendi SS24 Series was Unveiled on the Runways
High-Performance Natural Material Jackets
The LIVSN Designs Century Jacket is Synthetic-Free
Stealthy Baggy Textural Boots
Loewe Presents a Black Colorway of the Toy Boot for the Season
Chic High-Fashion Winter Capsules
Theophilio's Winter 2023 Line is Eye-Catching with Its Leather
Discarded Wood Construction Materials
Woodoo Uses Wood in Place of Glass, Leather and More
Iconic Reclaimed Leather Boots
Dr. Martens Genix Nappa Collection Has Three Familiar Silhouettes
Soft Sustainable Coolers
Out of the Woods Makes Reusable Bags Made from Supernatural Paper
Recycled Wallet Collections
FREITAG Boasts a New and Colorful Collection of Wallets
Nomadic Luxe Canvas Backpacks
Bottega Veneta Presents the Andiamo Backpack for SS24
Upcycled Leather Wallet Capsules
Maison Margiela Releases a Luxury Wallet Line Under Recicla Line
Bag-Transformative Technical Shoes
Nicole McLaughlin Designs her Own Diemme Maggiore Shoe
Inaugural Utilitarian Handbags
The New MSCHF Handbag is Designed with Style and Function
Bacterial Cellulose Jackets
Ganni & Polybion Created an Alt-Leather Jacket Grown by Bacteria
Structured Bale-Inspired Bags
Loro Piana's New Bale Bag is Inspired by Natural Materials
Cactus Leather Tech Accessories
At CES 2024, OtterBox Unveiled the Symmetry Series Cactus Leather
High Fashion Workwear Boots
Louis Vuitton and Timberland's New Boot Set to Debut at Fashion Week
Wallet-Paired Smartphone Protectors
The Mujjo Leather iPhone 15 Wallet Case is Built to Last
Dramatically Luxurious Leather Jackets
Louis Vuitton Unveils a Set of Crocodile Leather Jackets
Revived Vintage Luxury Bags
Gucci Presents a New Iteration of the Classic Horsebit Chain Bag
Adaptive Modern Limited Outerwear
Ten c Presents its New Range of Apparel for the Season
Familial Luxury Fashion
LoubiFamily Intriduces a New Category for All Ages, Plus Pets
Leather-Clad Luxe Fall Fashion
Bottega Veneta Unveils its FW23 Collection in Milan
Premium European Leather Bags
Troubadour Recently Debuted the Generation Leather Collection
French Baguette-Shaped Bags
The Fendi Baguette Drew Attention at Milan Fashion Week
Edgy Leather Fashion Collections
KULAKOVSKY Specializes in Handcrafted Leather Goods
Sustainable Vintage Shoes
Allbirds' New Sneaker Silhouette Represents Transformation for the Brand
Multiple Purpose Versatile Bags
Faire Collective Unveils the Atlas Urban Messenger Bag
Luxe Leather Smartphone Cases
Mujjo Unveils the Full Leather Wallet Case for iPhones
Convertible Leather Backpacks
The Bellroy Tokyo Totepack Premium Edition Easily Handles Any Regime
Osaka-Based Leather Preservation Stores
Loewe Recraft Opens a Location in Japan's Hankyu Umeda
Biker Culture-Inspired Bag Designs
Urban Sophistication Debuts the Harley Bag for Fall/winter 2023
Opulent Banana Leather Bags
Stella McCartney Launches a New Bag Crafted from Banana Plants
Cozy Cushion-Resembling Luxe Clutches
JW Anderson Presents the Cushion Clutch Bags for FW23
Apple Skin Leather Boots
Marcella Introduces Eco-Friendly Vegan Karma Boots
Soil Alternative-Leather Clothing Capsules
Yuhan Bai Releases the Soil Project Collection
Sustainable Biomaterial Gift Wraps
Natural Material Studio Designed Calvin Klein’s Gift Wrap
Luxe Calfskin Leather Bags
Bottega Veneta Designs the New Simplistic Brown Paper Bag
Bacterial Cellulose Handbags
GANNI's Bou Handbag is Made with a Modern Synthesis Innovation
Fruit Leather Lifestyle Sneakers
CLAE's Appleskin Sneakers Approaches Design with Sustainability
Nature-Inspired 3D-Printed Handbags
Julia Koerner Designs a new Bag Using Algorithms
Glitter-Accented Luxe Menswear
LOEWE Presents its New Collection of Menswear for the SS24 Season
Handcrafted Leather Smartphone Cases
The Alto Original Leather Case Comes in Four Colors
Retro 3D-Printed Bags
Coperni's CD-PLAYER Swipe Bag Resembles a Portable Music Player
Stone-Like Meteorite Luxe Bags
Coperni Introduces a Look at the Stealthy Swipe Bag
Waste Material Laptop Carriers
The 'ILab Bag' Has a Reversible, Storage-Packed Design
Multifunctional Performance Apparel
The côte&ciel FW23 Range is Visually Striking and Practical
Luxury Versatile Handbags
DESERI is a European-Inspired Luxury Handbag Brand
Secondhand Fashion Editorials
Vinted Styled a Shoot Exclusively with Vinted Finds
Organic Sleek Avant-Garde Sneakers
adidas Y-3 Presents New Shoes Inspired by Contra-Natural
Leather-Accented Instant Cameras
This NEIGHBORHOOD Polaroid SX-70 Foldable Camera is Custom-Modded
Responsibly Made Leather Boots
Dr. Martens Launches a New Reclaimed Leather Line with Gen Phoenix
Leather-Strap Canvas Shoulder Bags
Bottega Veneta Launch New Tote Bag-Inspired Quadronno Bag
Animal-Free Material Purses
The Gucci Horsebit 1955 Bag Now Comes in a Demetra Material
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Tom Ford Allows Consumers to Seamlessly Shop Its Spring 2024 RTW
Animal-Themed Winter Apparel
HUMAN MADE Keeps Things Warm and Cozy for the Fall/Winter 2022 Season
Apple Leather-Based Footwear
Trash Planet's New Shoes are Made from Vegan Apple Leather
Patent Leather Lifestyle Sneakers
New Balance Debuts its 'Patent Leather Pack' for the 2024 Season
Fruit-Based Leather Alternatives
Persiskin's Vegan Leather is Made from Leftover Persimmons
Biotech Base Layers
These Bio-Based Base Layers are Made with Planet-Friendly Fabrics
Vegan Leather Flagship Smartphones
This 'Huawei' Device is Sheathed In Sleek Black Leather
Masculine Parisian Purses
The Givenchy Voyou for Men Updates a Slouchy Bag Style
Contrast Stitching Formal Footwear
CamperLab Presents the New Eki Shoes for the Season
Electronic Device Leather Accessories
Pad & Quill Creates Luxe Accessories for Apple Products
Sneaker-Resembling Leather Wallets
These Nike Cardholders are Reminiscent of Its Sneakers
Sustainable Department Store Initiatives
John Lewis' Furniture Will Use Local Farm-Sourced Leather
Classic Leather Lifestyle Sneakers
Levi’s Releases 'Glide' Sneaker Made In Sustainable Leather
Reusable Paper Lunch Bags
Out of the Woods Reinterprets a Nostalgic Lunch Classic
Takeout Box-Themed Bags
Saint Laurent Launches Two Takeaway Box Bags in Black and Brown
Premium Leather Lifestyle Sneakers
New Balance's 2002r Leather Pack Features an Elevated Material
Origami-Inspired Seating Capsule
Ames Living's New Seating Line Relies on Origami-Inspired Design
Luxurious Copper Pewter Jackets
Loewe Joins Elie Hirsch on the New Reductionist Jackets
Plastic-Free Circular Bags
Stella McCartney Launches Its First Luxe Bags Using Mirum Leather
Summer-Ready Waxed Leather Accessories
Patricia Nash Designs the Waxed Leather Collection
Luxury Italian Purses
Italy-Based Aquazzura Introduces its Debut Luxury Bag Collection
Chrome Bottle-Attached Luxe Bags
Louis Vuitton Unveils the New Biker Messenger Bag
6-in-1 Vegan Leather Bags
The AIRIUM Bag Can Be Worn as a Cluch, Handheld & a Crossbody
Branded Canvas Accessories
Bottega Veneta Unveils a Unusual Canvas Bag with House Branding
Upcycled Agave Leathers
Desserto Agave Turns Tequila Waste into a Leather Alternative
Liberating Colorful Luxe Handbags
Gaetano Pesce Designs Two Handbags for Bottega Veneta
Upcycled Leather Accessories
Maison Margiela Debuts the Upcycled 'Recicla' Line of Leather Goods
Perfume Brand Leather Goods
The Byredo Kantha Leather Goods Showcase Contrasting Stitches
Leather-Clad Flight Jackets
Alpha Industries and Highsnobiety Deliver a New MA-1 Flight Jacket
Versatile Modular Couches
The Transformer Couch 2.0 Adds Flexible Style to the Living Room
Contemporary Upcycled Bright Benches
Reclaimed Footwear is Used to Craft the Remix Maison Benches
Illuminated Leather Smartphone Technologies
Infinix 3D Lighting Leather Brightens Device Edges
Upcycled Aircraft Luggages
Emirates Launches a Collection Made from Upcycled Aircraft Interiors
Futuristic White Boots
UGG Joins Forces with Shayne Oliver for This Striking Design
Luxe Dinosaur Leather Goods
The Bottega Veneta Intreccio Nappa Dinosaur Has a Barolo Color
Homage-Paying 90s Fashion
Carne Bollente Celebrates Its Journey as a Brand with 90s Sensibilities
Leather-Centric Biker Luxe Apparel
Vivienne Westwood Presents the WILD BEAUTY Collection
Intricately Layered Textural Footwear
Me Bailey Interprets the Triple Stitch Sneaker by ZEGNA
Punk-Inspired Leather Shoes
Junya Watanabe MAN and Stepney Workers Club Launch Punk Leather Shoes
Cruelty-Free Leather Alternatives
This Leather-Like Material Matches the Look & Feel Of Cowhide
Simplistic Everyday Fashion Designs
C2H4 Unveils its New Case#R007 Genesis Collection
Leather Waste Beanbag Chairs
Studio Simone Post Joins Yoon Seok-Hyeon on Four-Tenths