Men's Leather Bracelets

Leather goods are always in great demand. They look laconic, stylish, elegant and at the same time bold. This conclusion is applicable if we are talking 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 began in the Stone Age, when cave men, hunting for mammoths, put a leather strap around their wrists so that the spear would not slip out of the hand. The tradition went through the centuries and always had a certain rationale. The ancient Greeks wore leather bands on the forearm and wrist to protect themselves in battle from injury. The Scandinavians considered leather cuffs as the best gift from the leader and put them on to protect themselves from poisoned thorns, which their secret enemies could use during a joint handshake.

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

Leather bracelets have a number of advantages in comparison with wrist jewelry made from any other materials:

• ease of manufacture;
• relative cheapness in comparison with bracelets from gold and silver;
• absolutely any clothes will fit this accessory. They are appropriate and with a business suit, and with a dress in casual style and in any situation: from dating to going to the gym.

Leather is manly and versatile material, and therefore the leather accessory on the hand skillfully emphasizes the masculinity. Someone likes to strew both their wrists with placers of leather strips and braids with different fittings and trim, 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, use of rough skin types, under such names as cheprak or crust. Traditionally used angus bovine leather. Thin, wicker jewelry is sometimes made of leatherette.

Not without exotic. Manufacturing bracelets from such a curious material as stingray leather has become a new trend. It is processed in a special way, polished, so that it shimmers beautifully and sparkles in the rays of light. This accessory will be a successful acquisition of an inveterate fashionist, who appreciates luxury and elegance. Continuing the theme of exotic, today on the market you can buy products from the skin of python, lizards and even ostrich.

Leather bracelets are in every possible way combined with accessories 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 the bracelets with silver inserts, and the cost of steel jewelry is much lower.

To choose a model that will emphasize the style of the carrier, will give confidence, create a feeling of comfort and calmness, it is not that difficult. First you need to understand your preferences. Leather bracelets can be divided into three main types:

• simple wide;
• decorated;
• thin wicker.

Perhaps the most popular type. Simple wide leather bands are designed to show off strength with a hint of provocation. Many guys wear them to highlight 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 cases of life;
• demonstrate strength and masculinity;
• Look good on guys who have tattoos;
• durable and will serve for years if properly cared for;
• Suitable for medium to large sized wrists;
• Well suited to watches.

Minuses:

• it is sometimes difficult to adjust under your wrist;
• need to shoot for active exercises and hand exercises;
• not quite 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 decoration use silver, steel. Popular decoration of such products skulls, signs of the zodiac. Special love deserved buyers bracelets with anchors. Every third guy in the soul is still a sailor!

As a rule, they consist of narrow and wide strips of skin. Often they can also be found embroidery, symbols and inscriptions, engraving.

pros:

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

Minuses:

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

A separate niche in the line of leather bracelets decorated with 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 engraved texts of the most important Christian prayers on metal plates.

The latter type, popular among many guys, is braided bracelets, they are also called rope bracelets, sometimes a rosette. Such ornaments are often worn by surfers, avid travelers, and lovers of girls 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;
• slim and stylish accessory;
• emphasizes individuality.

Minuses:

• can easily unravel;
• not durable compared to other types;
• absolutely does not protect the wrist;
• difficult to clean and care for the product.

To wear the bracelet does not cause discomfort, it is important to measure the wrist and correctly determine its size.

The width of the leather bracelets can be divided into wide, medium and narrow. The width of the bracelet should be selected based on the body type and size of the wrist.

• A young man with a thin wrist can afford to wear any of the three types, but it is important to choose something that fits and does not look uncomfortable.Men mesomorphs (medium build and height) and endomorphs (dense build) should look for a bracelet of medium width.
• An average wrist holder can wear absolutely any type of leather accessory, because they will all look good.
• Men with wide wrists have many options, but the width of the band should be proportional to the forearm. It is best to give preference to the bracelet of medium width. Wide can look too pretentious and massive, and narrow to lose sight.

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

Such a field of science as the psychology of color allows us to understand the meaning of colors. It is difficult to mention all shades, so the primary colors are listed here.

• Brown: strength, unity with nature, practicality, calm.
• The black: power, refinement, mystery, domination.
• Green: unity with nature, color of life, color of money, serenity, freshness.
• White: accuracy, decency, sincerity, purity, hope.
• Gray: authority; maturity, security, stability.
• Yellow: intellectuality, friendliness, warmth, timidity, caution.
• Red: love, passion, romance, danger, energy.
• Blue: peace of mind, sincerity, confidence, honesty, peace.
• Orange: 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 keep the skin so that the product will last a long time. Over time, the skin of an accessory will absorb fat and sweat if it is in constant contact with the skin of the body, which can cause an unpleasant smell.

Things you need to clean a leather bracelet:

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

Using a cloth (cotton pad, bead), wipe the skin to remove surface dirt, dust, or other debris. This will help prevent scratches on the surface, for example, from sand particles 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, foam. Use soft circular motions to clean the bracelet from the center of the band to the edges. Be sure to clean both sides, not just the exterior.

Then clean the cloth again with warm water. Wipe off the remnants of soap. Put the leather bracelet on a paper towel or other surface and let it air dry, protecting it from direct sunlight. It only takes 10 - 15 minutes.

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

It is not necessary to buy a leather bracelet for $ 300 to be in trend. Now there is a huge number of craftsmen and craftswomen who will make a stylish product in just a couple of hundred rubles. When ordering, you can specify the color, model, and material. In addition, this bracelet will serve no less than expensive branded jewelry.

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

To make a wide leather cuff, you will need:

• embossed leather;
• flaxen waxed needle;
• skin needle;
• glue for skin;
• button (or any other clasp).

• Step 1: measure a piece of skin 5 cm wide, the length should be equal to the length of the wrist plus 2.5 cm above. Cut with scissors or a special knife for the skin.
• Step 2: glue the cut piece of leather to the embossed leather, 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: Sew a two-layer piece of leather around the edges with a special needle and waxed thread. This will strengthen the edges of the cuff, will give completeness and refinement to the bracelet. Any seam can be used. If desired, you can embroider several symbols on the cuff as a decor.
• Step 4: fasten the clasp around the edges of the cuff with glue, thread and needle. The bracelet is ready.

A wide caste of leather wrist jewelery is occupied on the market by designer bracelets. They are in great demand even among the middle class. Special attention should be paid to such foreign brands as SJW, Zaeda, Cerruti 1881, Baldessarini, Police. These brands provide customers with high-end products, their products are of 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 make: 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, strung any elements (made of precious metals, precious or semi-precious stones) on your bracelet, presented in a wide range of Pandora brand .

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

Summarizing all the information about leather bracelets, you can confidently refute the well-known myths that:

• skin hard to clean;
• skin should not be exposed to sunlight;
• the more expensive the skin, the longer it serves;
• 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 skin.

A men's leather bracelet is an actual accessory for any self-respecting gentleman. It is important to remember that fashion is changing every day, so you should choose the model that will be to your liking and most beneficially fit into the image of the owner.