# Worn-In Leather Collections The Hard Graft 'Coal' Leather Series is Relaxed and Ready to Wear By Charlotte Joyce Kidd | Published 2015-10-30 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wornin-leather References: [porhomme](http://porhomme.com/2015/10/hard-graft-fallwinter-2015-collection-coal/) & [hardgraft](http://www.hardgraft.com/collections/coal) This 'Coal' worn-in leather series from Hard Graft gives upscale leather products a relaxed, wearable feel. Hard Graft is known for its beautiful, high quality [leather bags and accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leica-luxury-leather-goods), but the Coal collection takes it to the next level. The deep black worn-in leather looks so soft and supple that you almost want a pair of pajamas made out of it. The collection contains several varieties of bag, a sophisticated folio, a wallet and a smartphone case. The Coal black leather finish involves a vegetable-based tanning process, and then a rich waxing and dying to give it a deep, silky luster. Hard Graft is a leather goods brand that provides the impression not only of luxury, but also of small-scale artisan craftsmanship. Its [worn-in leather pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/softbag-collection) are at once unique and classic. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Worn-in Leather Trend:** The emergence of worn-in leather in high-end leather goods creates an opportunity for companies to expand their product lines and appeal to a wider audience - **Relaxed Luxury Trend:** The rise of relaxed luxury in fashion and accessories presents an opportunity for designers to create products that combine high-quality materials with comfortable, everyday wearability - **Vegetable-based Tanning Trend:** Vegetable-based tanning is a growing trend in leather production, creating opportunities for ethical and sustainable brands to appeal to conscious consumers ### Who This Affects Most - **Luxury Goods Industry:** The emergence of relaxed luxury and worn-in leather in high-end leather goods presents an opportunity for the luxury goods industry to appeal to a wider range of consumers and expand their product offerings - **Fashion Industry:** The trend towards relaxed luxury and the use of vegetable-based tanning in leather production creates opportunities for the fashion industry to tap into the growing demand for sustainable and ethical clothing and accessories - **Artisanal Craftsmanship Industry:** The popularity of worn-in leather and the emphasis on small-scale artisanal craftsmanship creates opportunities for brands to showcase their unique, handmade products and appeal to consumers seeking authenticity and quality ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Travel-Inspired Handbag Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patricia-nash-designs-bags.md) - [Feature-Rich Wallet Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neocraft-wallet-collection.md) - [Minimalist Leather Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leather-bags.md) - [Luxury Leather Bag Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonder-collection.md) - [Premium European Leather Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/generation-leather-collection.md) - [Genuine Leather Fashion Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carry-bag.md) - [Summer-Ready Waxed Leather Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waxed-leather-collection.md) - [Rustic Tech Accessory Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hardgraft-cable-wool-wrap.md) - [Electronic Device Leather Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pad-quill.md)