I recently found one of my favourite branded archived but the patent leather part on the logo is pealing I’m not even sure if it’s patent leather but I’d appreciate any help on how to fix it. I tried researching on my own but I’ve never really done any restoration before so I can’t find any good advice myself.

Seems to be lamb skin based on feel, it is very dry looking on the outside, the inner pockets leather looks to be what the leather originally looked like, which I’d like to restore Atleast the Color of. can’t find any general advice on what to use for lamb skin but everyone says to avoid heavy oils that will stain the jacket. Also I’m not sure of a place that can handle this in Dubai, every leather shop I have searched up only has services for car seats bags and shoes, not jackets.

Also I’m not sure if the dryness is caused by water damage or age since it has been both through light rain and is about 10-15 years old according to my father.

My couch is a really “flat” leather not shiny. I used Leather CPR on my old couch that was great but nothing seems to work on this. Lots of scratches from pets usually those went away with leather cpr it doesnt touch anything on these. I know that it wont get all scratches out, I have pets, they get on the couches this is my life so o dont really care but i want to care for the leather.

Any idea how to make something like this? Haven't found any videos that show this kind of technique. Thanks in advance!

I thrifted this bag even though it was not in the best condition because i liked the pattern on it (and also cheap)! But now that I got it I’m not sure what the material is and if the strap can be fixed. There is no care label anywhere.
I apologize first that i know nothing about leather. The strap seems and smells more like leather but the bag is quite hard and shaped so not sure leather can be like that?.. Also the opening is quite stiff and I think that’s why the edging is also coming loose at the corner. I want to bring it to a specialized leather shop to see what they can do, but I don’t think i can handle the embarrassment if they tell me that it’s not leather. Please help me!

Hello! We have a leather couch from Zientte and we need help finding the correct leather conditioner for it. I find Leather terminology very confusing! The leather was described to us as "open." It has a natural look (is not shiny) and you can see some natural imperfections in it. It soaks up spills and scratches. I tried leather honey on it, but found it difficult to use because the formula is so viscous and the sofa soaks it up so quickly. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated! The leather is dry and really needs some gentle cleaning and conditioning. Thanks!

So I’m new to how leather works. Especially in garments like this behemoth here. Like I said above. I want to make this my own by cleaning it and preparing for the winter. Ideally I’d like to just drop this off at a dry cleaners who specializes in fur,shearling but alas there ain’t any nearby.

So how the heck do I go about this?

Also I’m just using this steamer as a hanging rack when I pull this thing out.

bought a pair of American dutchess shoes, and I need to clean em up a bit. can I use this leather lotion on the uppers?

Hello, so my friend bought a whoop wristband made from Himalayan crocodile leather. And we would like to know if it was real or not. Because, it kinda feels light and smooth. So did my friend get scammed, or do I just not know what real crocodile leather is supposed to feel like?

Please help me identify the type of leather on this sofa and the best ways and products to clean and condition it.

It is about 23 years old and I have no information from the original purchase about the leather.

Water drop test: A drop of water placed on the exposed leather soaks in immediately. But, on the leather sample under the seat, a drop of water sits on the leather surface for a few seconds before soaking in slowly.

I know the grease spots will likely never be removed. I just want to clean what I can and condition it so it will last.

Some seats have a crackly appearance like the top layer has cracked. Hopefully, conditioning will halt the deterioration.

My spouse tried to clean some spots, but only darked those areas. They also used some leather coloring to try to hide the seat crackling.

If there are professional ways to remove the grease and fix the crackling, I’d be interested in hearing about that, but I don’t have any professional leather cleaners nearby.

Thanks in advance!

hi i have incredibly awful contamination ocd and sprayed 91% alcohol as i usually do on certain things , i forgot it would dry out the leather. Please let me know how to fix it

Vachetta leather bag handle is splitting along the edge. Best way to rebond this?

I recently bought a pegai black bridle leather wallet. On arrival it has some seemingly glaring issues. The leather was already cracked, appears to have been bent multiple times during manufacturing, and has a large black line spanning much of the wallet. The build quality itself seems solid, the stitching is great and consistent, and on the interior, even the pockets you're likely never to peer inside are backed with orange veg tan leather. The bridle leather is absolutely fantastic (the white you see is bloom, it's normal for bridal leather and can be brushed in with a horsehair brush). The wallet feels like it has good heft and it has quite a few good little details.

I just, can't get over the aforementioned issues with it. For a $200+ wallet, I expect more from them.

The first reply from their team was as follows: "We heard back from our team and after reviewing your photos, they've confirmed that what you're seeing is considered normal and is not a knife cut or a defect. Our leather undergoes a special sanding process at the factory, and the line you're noticing is simply an area where that process is slightly more visible on the surface. It is a characteristic of the production process and does not affect the quality, durability, or longevity of the leather in any way"

I asked that they please reconsider and sent another photo showing how the line spans over half of the wallet and received this:

"Hi there! Thank you so much for sharing your concerns and for being so open about your experience! We completely understand how noticeable natural markings can feel unexpected, especially when you haven't encountered this with leather products before. We want to take a moment to explain our philosophy, as it's quite different from what most brands do. At PEGAI, we deeply value and respect the life of the animal. We use full-grain leather that is minimally processed, which means the leather retains its natural surface — including any marks, scratches, veins, and variations that tell the story of that animal's life. These are not manufacturing defects but rather what makes each piece genuinely unique and authentic. The "cracks" you're seeing are most likely the natural grain, texture, or crease lines inherent to this type of leather. Unlike heavily treated or corrected leathers, our leather is left as honest and natural as possible, which can sometimes be more pronounced than what you may have seen with other brands. That said, for your peace of mind, we'll go ahead and share your photos with our team once more for a second look. We'll get back to you as soon as we hear from them!"

I'm a little surprised that after being sent to their review team they came back with that, as the line is very visible, from every angle, and has a noticeable dent along it. and the cracks have a noticeable texture and are absolutely more than just a bend.

In summary, the wallets themselves are absolutely solid, well built, and well designed, but I have concerns with their QC. Figured it a good idea to make this post also as I've yet to see any reviews of these wallets.

I have a lot of raw materials to sell (fox, mink, sheepskin, lambskin, calfskin), what are the best faires to sell at these days?

Hi all , I am not sure where to ask advice for this so I thought I’d try here.
These are my leather boots I use to ride my horses. They are very much broken in and I have been wearing them for about 5 years now. However I have an issue , the leather has bent behind my heel and on my Achilles , mostly effects me when walking and it rubs on the back of my heel causing serious blisters and pain. They get conditioned once every 2 weeks ( they are dirty as I rode today ).

I am wondering how I could push that part back out again , it con-caves if that gives any more context.

As title says, I'm curious if my wedding shoes can be buffed out? I wore them once on our wedding day (2019), got drunk spilled shit all over them, walked through downtown bars with them and generally beat the hell out of them on the first wear. Any hope a good shoeshine can clean these up?

Posted this to r/Wallets, but I am really needing help and advice from anywhere that can give insight.

I bought this stingray leather wallet from Real Mens Wallets a few months back, and I love it.

But just yesterday, I noticed these gray bumps, that almost look like marks caused by friction, or like they've been "sanded down." There were a small amount of these when I got the wallet, but not much, and I assumed maybe it was from scaling or was just a natural imperfection.

I sometimes store my wallet with other things, like a knife, or small plastic containers in my pocket. Could these be what's causing these? Could the stingray leather actually be fake? Is the dye coming off? Are these able to be fixed or remedied, and if they can be, then how?

Any help and advice would be appreciated. Thanks!

It's a very unique experience. From all the hype, I have to say I was expecting it to be easier to work with. Don't get me wrong, I knew it wasn't gonna be easy. But to get the edges polished and to keep the flesh side smooth was really hard. With my work surface being a bit harsh, from all previous projects, I thought it would be fine but you can kinda see where the flesh side got a tiny few scratches where the fibres of the Shell became loose. Next time I will use a clean unsullied surface. But for my first time I don't think I did badly.

Any lesser known tips from the guys that use this a ton, please let me know where I can improve. Thanks for checking it out!!