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Vintage leather bags for men have been a staple for the hip hop community for decades. They are strong, reliable pieces of basic everyday carry. They are great to carry all types of items, from your cell phone to your dirty laundry to your new sports jersey. But good vintage leather bags for men do not come cheap.
The best bags come from the old country, made with hardwood from long ago, by workers who understood what it took to make products that would last for years to come. The materials used in vintage leather bags are full grain leather, which has the feel of suede but is much stronger. Full grain leather is not the cheapest kind, but it also will not feel like plastic or fake suede like some faux items will. Full grain makes a very strong product, but it also will not smell like plastic or anything synthetic. It will retain its shape and color, not fading as other types of material can do.
Many people are afraid of buying vintage leather bags duffle bags because they believe they may smell like chemicals. This is not true. Some companies use synthetic materials, but many of the bags you see in old fashion are made from 100 percent natural materials, like cowhide. Leather in general smells bad, but full grain leather actually has a nice smell. These bags have many holes, which allows the natural oils that come off of animals to flow through and moisturize the leather. This makes leather smell fresh.
For the interior of vintage leather bags, the quality of the stitching is important. You want to be sure that every single hole is sewn correctly. If there are loose threads, there should be a liner to sew them up with. The liner should be sewed at the point where the bag sits on the handle so that it will have a solid grip. There should also be some padding in the interior of the bag. The more padding the better because it helps prevent the bag from tipping over if the handle is improperly held.
For the hardware, if it is real full-grain leather then you don’t really need to worry about it being finished. Any type of hardware will work, even stainless steel. A lining would also help to keep the leather from smelling like chemicals because when the bag is filled with stuff it will naturally smell like it. Just keep in mind that genuine full-grain leather is stronger than artificial leathers, so you may want to choose a faux lining that compliments the leather rather than using something artificial to compete with the natural smell of the bag.
When it comes down to the actual size of the bag, the size that you need depends entirely on you. Many people prefer a small court bag, and others prefer a large vintage leather bag. If you do a lot of traveling, then you probably only need a small court bag because you rarely get the chance to play in a huge bag. For those who are not used to carrying around a lot of luggage, then they probably need the large bag because it will allow them to carry all of their extra clothes along with their shoes. Regardless of your personal tastes, make sure you choose a crossbody bag that will allow for proper organization and comfort. When you take care of your bag and treat it well, you will get more use out of it and also be able to maximize the life of the bag.
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