Since mankind first began to wear rudimentary articles of clothing, leather has always remained as one of the most popular forms of material that is used in fashion. Designers and craftsmen can use leather in a variety of different applications, anything from handbags and shoes to jackets and wallets. Leather goods, by their nature, are considerably more money that other comparable products. So out of all the leather brands in the world, who makes some of the nicest leather goods around? As it turns out, the best brands for leather aren’t actually leather brands, but rather, high-end fashion labels.
5. Fendi
When Fendi first opened up their doors in the mid-1920’s, they were first-and-foremost a luxury leather brand. Ever since then, the brand became popular and well-known for their quality products. Fendi’s leather goods have always stood out as some of their best examples of their great work. From their leather footwear to their handbags, Fendi is well versed in the world of luxury leather.
4. Chanel
While Coco Chanel established her fashion brand initially as a luxury hat manufacturer in 1909, it wouldn’t bee too long until Chanel moved into the world of leather. Today their lineup of handbags alone can speak for just how luxurious their leather goods are, to say nothing about the rest of their leather products.
3. Gucci
Gucci was able to establish themselves as a leading luxury leather brand and the best company for those seeking luggage. Their early entry into these markets ensured that Gucci and leather would forever have a solid relationship over the years. Now they make a variety of different products from leather, but it is their bags that still stand out as some of their best work.
2. Prada
Like some of the other brands on our list, while Prada offers a diverse assortment of various luxury goods, it was leather that got them their start. The established themselves exclusively as a leather goods company when the company was founded by Mario and Martino Prada in 1913. Now they handbags are some of the most exclusive leather products that money can buy.
1. Louis Vuitton
Finally we also have Louis Vuitton on our list. It is yet another premium fashion label whose leather goods standout as some of the companies best work. Their iconic Louis Vuitton pattern is found on many of their products, and a leather wallet or handbag from Louis Vuitton will be one of the best in the world.
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