Men's leather bracelets

Leather products are always in great demand. They look concise, stylish, elegant and at the same time bold. This conclusion is applicable if we talk about men's bracelets made of leather. Today, a leather bracelet on a man's hand is a sign of good taste.

The culture of wearing leather bracelets originated in the Stone Age, when cavemen, hunting mammoths, put a leather strap on their wrist so that the spear would not slip out of their hand. The tradition went through the centuries and always had a certain justification. The ancient Greeks wore leather bands around their forearms and wrists to protect themselves from injury in battle. The Scandinavians considered leather cuffs to be the best gift from the leader and put them on to protect themselves from poisoned spikes that their secret enemies could use when shaking hands together.

Of course, in our time, a leather bracelet has lost any functionality and serves as a decorative element, a stylish accessory to the image. The tradition has turned into a fashion trend - more and more men, from young men to a fairly mature age, prefer to wear this leather jewelry to emphasize their individuality.

Leather bracelets have a number of advantages compared to wrist jewelry made from any other materials:

• ease of manufacture;
• relative cheapness in comparison with bracelets made of gold and silver;
• Absolutely any clothes will suit such an accessory. They are appropriate with a business suit, and with an outfit in casual style and in any situation: from a date to going to the gym.

Leather is a masculine and versatile material, and therefore a leather accessory on the hand skillfully emphasizes masculinity. Someone likes to strew both their wrists with scatterings of leather strips and braids with various accessories and finishes, someone prefers a strict thin strip of black leather with a rivet.

Different types of bracelets require the use of the correct leather material. For the manufacture of large and wide, as a rule, coarse types of leather are used, under such names as saddlecloth or crust. Traditionally, Angus bull skin is used. Thin, braided jewelry is sometimes made from leatherette.

Not without exotics. A new trend has been the manufacture of bracelets from such a curious material as stingray skin. It is processed in a special way, polished, thanks to which it shimmers beautifully and sparkles in the rays of light. This accessory will be a good purchase for an avid fashionista who appreciates luxury and elegance.Continuing the exotic theme, today you can buy products made from python, lizard and even ostrich skin on the market.

Leather bracelets are combined in every possible way with fittings and decorative elements made of surgical or jewelry steel (beads, plates, chains, animal heads). This type of jewelry looks very brutal, especially if they are made of black leather. In addition, the appearance of steel products does not lose to bracelets with silver inserts, and the cost of steel jewelry is much lower.

It is not so difficult to choose a model that will emphasize the style of the wearer, give confidence, create a feeling of comfort and tranquility. First you need to figure out your preferences. Leather bracelets can be divided into three main types:

• simple wide;
• decorated;
• thin woven.

Possibly the most popular type. The simple, wide leather bands are designed to show strength with a hint of provocation. Many guys wear them to emphasize their charisma and sexuality.

Returning to the trend of the 1970s, men again began to wear wide leather bracelets with watches inserted into them. This model not only looks stylish, but also functional.

Simple wide leather models are sometimes covered with metal or intricate patterns, symbols, embroideries.

pros:

• appropriate to wear in almost all occasions;
• demonstrate strength and masculinity;
• Looks good on guys who have tattoos;
• durable and will last for years if properly cared for;
• suitable for medium and large wrist sizes;
• well suited to wristwatches.

Minuses:

• sometimes difficult to adjust to fit your wrist;
• you need to remove for active exercises and exercises with your hands;
• not very comfortable to wear with clothes that have long sleeves.

Many men choose this type because the decor adds personality. Most often you can see embroidery on brown and dark green bracelets. For decor use silver, steel. It is popular to decorate such products with skulls, signs of the Zodiac. Bracelets with anchors deserve special love from buyers. Every third guy is still a sailor at heart!

As a rule, they consist of narrow and wide strips of skin. Often you can also find embroidery, symbols and inscriptions, engraving on them.

pros:

• great choice for casual style;
• suitable for everyday wear;
• also look good on guys with tattoos;
• create a certain male energy;
• Suitable for all wrist sizes.

Minuses:

• not always easy to adjust to fit your wrist;
• may interfere with hand movement;
• it is difficult to care for a large amount of decor and the presence of embroidery;
• decor elements are sometimes easy to accidentally rip off the skin.

A separate niche in the line of leather decorated bracelets is occupied by Orthodox jewelry. Accessories designed to support the strength of the spirit of believers are made with metal inserts (gold, silver, steel) in the form of crosses, icons, with engraving of the texts of the most important Christian prayers on metal plates.

The last type, popular among many guys, is braided bracelets, also called rope bracelets, sometimes a rosette.Such jewelry is often worn by surfers, avid travelers, and girls in love weave them to their chosen ones as a sign of friendship or love.

pros:

• great for all wrist sizes;
• easy to adjust to any size;
• thin and stylish accessory;
• emphasizes individuality.

Minuses:

• can be easily untangled;
• not durable in comparison with other types;
• does not protect the wrist at all;
• difficult to clean and maintain.

To ensure that wearing a bracelet does not cause discomfort, it is important to measure your wrist and determine its size correctly.

According to the width, leather bracelets can be divided into wide, medium and narrow. The width of the bracelet must be selected based on the type of physique and wrist size.

• A young person with a thin wrist can afford to wear any of the three types, but it's important to choose something that fits in and doesn't look uncomfortable. Mesomorph (medium build and height) and endomorph (sturdy build) men should look for a medium-width bracelet.
• The owner of an average wrist can wear absolutely any type of leather accessory, because they all look good.
• Men with wide wrists have many options, however the width of the band should be in proportion to the forearm. It is best to give preference to a bracelet of medium width. A wide one can look too pretentious and massive, and a narrow one can be lost from sight.

To find that leather bracelet, you need to understand the symbolism behind the variety of colors on the market.Each of them has its own meaning, designed to project a specific message to those around.

Such a field of science as the psychology of color allows us to understand the meaning of colors. It's hard enough to mention all the shades, so here are the primary colors.

• Brown: strength, unity with nature, practicality, calmness.
• Black: power, sophistication, mystery, dominance.
• Green: unity with nature, color of life, color of money, serenity, freshness.
• White: accuracy, decency, sincerity, purity, hope.
• Grey: authority; maturity, security, stability.
• Yellow: intelligence, friendliness, warmth, timidity, caution.
• Red: love, passion, romance, danger, energy.
• Blue: calmness, sincerity, confidence, honesty, peace.
• OrangeKeywords: innovation, thinking, creativity, ideas.
• Violet: royal, luxurious, wisdom, dignity.

When buying a leather bracelet, you need to remember that it is very important to take care of how to preserve the leather so that the product lasts a long time. Over time, the skin of the accessory, in constant contact with the skin of the body, will absorb oil and sweat, which can cause an unpleasant odor.

Things you will need to clean your leather bracelet:

• cotton balls (or discs) 4 pieces;
• moisturizing hand soap;
• conditioner (or any other caring agent) for natural leather.

Using a cloth (cotton pad, ball), wipe the skin to remove surface dirt, dust or other debris. This will help prevent scratches on the surface, such as those caused by grains of sand during cleaning. Alternatively, you can use special wipes for cleaning the skin.

Next, you need to take a new disk and blot it with warm water. Drop a few drops of moisturizing liquid soap, lather. With gentle circular motions, clean the bracelet from the center of the band to the edges. Be sure to clean both sides, not just the outside.

Then a clean cloth should be moistened again with warm water. Wipe off soap residue. Lay the leather bracelet on a paper towel or other surface and allow it to air dry, out of direct sunlight. It will only take 10 - 15 minutes.

When the skin is completely dry, you can use a high-quality conditioner. You can use any product designed specifically for leather clothing (for example, Trinova Leather Cleaner, Salamander).

You don't have to buy a $300 leather bracelet to be on trend. Now there are a huge number of craftsmen and craftsmen who will make a stylish product for just a couple of hundred rubles. When ordering, you can specify the color, model, and material. In addition, such a bracelet will last no less than an expensive branded jewelry.

Following a certain sequence of actions, leather jewelry on the wrist is not at all difficult to do on your own.

To make a wide leather cuff, you will need:

• embossed leather;
• waxed linen needle;
• skin needle;
• skin glue;
• button (or any other fastener).

• Step 1: measure a piece of leather 5 cm wide, the length should be equal to the length of the wrist plus 2.5 cm from the top. Cut off with scissors or a special leather knife.
• Step 2: glue the cut piece of leather to the embossed leather with glue, smooth out any irregularities with your fingers, leave to dry overnight, then trim the edges of the embossed leather so that it is the same size as the original piece.
• Step 3: stitch the resulting two-layer piece of leather around the edges with a special needle and waxed thread. This will strengthen the edges of the cuff, give completeness and sophistication to the bracelet. Any stitch can be used. If desired, you can embroider a few symbols on the cuff as a decor.
• Step 4: using glue, thread and a needle, fasten the fastener along the edges of the cuff. The bracelet is ready.

A wide range of leather wrist jewelry is occupied by designer bracelets on the market. They are in great demand even among the middle class. Foreign market brands such as SJW, Zaeda, Cerruti 1881, Baldessarini, Police. These brands provide customers with high-end products, their products are distinguished by ultra-modern design.

For people who value uniqueness, the company Pandora provides an opportunity to create your own accessory that will reflect the personality of your person. It is very simple to do this: you need to choose a woven leather bracelet with a metal clasp of your favorite color, and then let your imagination run wild - depending on your preferences, string on the bracelet any elements (from precious metals, precious or semi-precious stones) presented in a wide range by the Pandora brand .

The brand has recently been popular on the Russian market Sunlight. The company manufactures jewelry, including middle-class leather bracelets of sufficient quality and at an attractive price.

Having summarized all the information about leather bracelets, we can confidently refute the well-known myths that:

• the skin is difficult to clean;
• skin should not be exposed to sunlight;
• the more expensive the leather, the longer it lasts;
• only bikers and girls wear leather wristbands;
• you can not wear a watch with a leather wrist bracelet;
• only guys with smooth forearms should wear such jewelry;
• people under the sign of Aquarius do not wear leather.

A men's leather bracelet is an essential accessory for any self-respecting gentleman. It is important to remember that fashion changes every day, so you should choose the model that you like and most favorably fit into the image of the owner.