Leather bracelets have long outgrown exclusively youth style. Once, “baubles” on the wrists of teenage girls have matured and migrated into jewelry boxes for stylish adult ladies, real machos and serious businessmen. In the article, we will talk about how to choose leather men's and women's bracelets.
Image "little thing"
Men's leather bracelets have gained their popularity since 2012. Until that time, the clock was still the main accessory for the stronger sex. Men do not always understand how to wear such things, and how to choose something that emphasizes individuality.
A few tips for fashionistas who are looking for "their" thing. Pay attention to natural materials, especially men's leather bracelets. Now they are made by both eminent brands and small private manufactories. In such accessories, the main thing is not the cost and availability of 585 gold or precious stones, but delicate work, tastefully selected components. It can be simple wooden beads or semiprecious stones, complex weaving.
How to choose a suitable model?
Have you never worn such accessories? On trial you can buy a simple and unpretentious, but stylish bracelet from the brand Sunlight. It is a leather strip twice wrapped around the wrist. The cost of the accessory is low, only 990 rubles.
Like a combination of leather and silver? Take a look at the Tateossian brand. The brand produces accessories with a leather base and accessories made of 925 sterling silver. The cost of the bracelet is about 9000 rubles. More budget options are offered by Sergey Gribnyakov. Their products can be bought for 500 rubles. Stylists recommend not limited to one accessory on the wrist, but wear 3-4 pieces at once.
Skin is a natural material that can become coarse and deteriorate under the constant influence of direct sunlight and salt water. A trip to the sea is not a reason to refuse accessories, because they look amazing on the tanned hands of a real macho. Especially for such cases, the Zancan brand has launched a line of accessories made of an alternative material - rubber. Outwardly, it is almost no different from the skin. The material is not afraid of water and the bright sun. Rubber bracelets with silver can be worn even by divers.
For those who gravitate towards the Gothic or rocker style, Alexander MacQueen designed men's leather bracelets with skulls made of silver. The most original in the collection is a line of pony skins. An unusual accessory will cost mods 9700 rubles.
For men who have to adhere to a strict dress code, Versace fashion house has released a bracelet with a smooth black leather base and gold accents in the form of a brand symbol. The price of the product is not democratic. You will have to pay at least 18,000 rubles for the accessory.
It is worth buying several options for different occasions. So, a bracelet with wooden beads, iron plates with engraving will fit into everyday casual. Choose simple accessories for a classic suit, preferably made of black leather or brown suede with small silver accents.
Leather bracelets "Pandora"
In 1982, the spouses Per and Winnie Enivoldsen founded the Pandora jewelry house in Denmark. Since then, the brand’s products with charms - small pendants strung on a metal or leather base - have been worn by stylish people around the world with pleasure. The first collection of unusual accessories has gained extraordinary popularity. The collection was released before the Christmas holidays. Miniature snowflakes, Santa Claus, girls in hats on skates have impressed the imagination of buyers. The concept of the brand "to my own designer" was to the taste of fashionistas.
Here we will talk about accessories with a base (bug) made of leather. Just make a reservation that leather bracelets for men "Pandora", of course, have places, but they are not as popular as women’s. Every year the company produces a line for the stronger sex with stylish beads in the spirit of minimalism, but there is no excitement around the male version.
Next, we will talk about accessories for ladies. Leather bracelets from "Pandora" - a single, double or triple strap that wraps around the wrist, with a bead clasp. It engraved with the name of the brand, which is primarily striking. The brand's mark is charms (beads) made of silver or gold. They can be coated with enamel. Gems are often inserted into them. There are pendants made of Murano glass.
How to collect charms?
On a women's leather charm bracelet there should be no more than five pieces. If these are light tracery additions, then as an exception it is allowed to wear up to 9 pieces.
Each charm is attached to the base with silicone lining (silicone stoppers). It prevents the pendants from hanging around the base. Silicone pads should be purchased immediately upon purchase of beads.
Each charm on the bracelet is not just a beautiful addition. Choosing a bead of a certain shape, you create for yourself a charm or a kind of desire board. Some fans of the products made a travel map from the bracelet. They buy one bead in different countries. A great way to carry a pleasant experience with you!
Choose color
The Pandora trademark has a large palette of colors for leather bracelets. Ladies who love minimalism in clothing or dress in a classic style usually choose white or black. Red color is preferred by ardent, sexy, temperamental natures. Pink is suitable for young ladies or romantic gentle ladies. Blue looks good on a tanned body. Violet and dark blue will even fit into the evening look.
Available analogues
If you do not want to overpay for a name, then pay attention to companies that have seized the idea of jewelry on leather thread. The trump card here, of course, is that the price of such accessories is much lower than that of the eminent trading house.
Trollbeads manufactures accessories very similar to Pandora’s bracelets. The main difference here is a wider color palette of charms.
The young brand of Chamilia. Brand designers almost completely copied bracelet models. In the rulers you will see leather and textile accessories.
If you want to save on the cost of charms, then take a look at the Sunlight brand. Removable silver additions fit the Pandora bracelets in size.
How to choose a bracelet?
The cost of the accessory will depend on the material the clasp is made of, of course, gold will be an order of magnitude more expensive than a silver carbine. A double or triple accessory will also have to pay more. Keep this in mind before going to the store.
Gentle care
Keep in mind that a leather bracelet is still different from metal bangles. An infinite number of beads cannot be strung on it, since it can stretch out, and eventually fray and tear.
Be sure to remove the accessory during cleaning, going to the sauna, for cosmetic body wraps. Do not wear a bracelet on one hand with other jewelry. Charms can be scratched from friction, and glass beads can break off. An exception may be a watch tightly fixed to the wrist.
The Pandora brand appreciates its customers and therefore offers free cleaning of products for an indefinite period.
Pick up the bracelet immediately by the size of your wrist. If you were presented with a bracelet, but it turned out to be great, then in no case do not try to shorten it yourself. Contact the store where the purchase was made. Perhaps the present will be exchanged for a more suitable one. If not, professionals will customize the accessory to fit your wrist.
Some ladies cannot resist the temptation to tie a bracelet in a knot. Doing this is strongly discouraged!
Engraved leather bracelets
Such accessories are chosen by both men and women. The inscription can flaunt on the leather product itself or on the plate that is inserted into the bracelet.
Paired accessories have recently been very popular with lovers. They replaced the fashion of making tattoos with the name of a loved one. Agree, it is better to make an engraving on artificial leather than to spoil your own.
Bracelets are accessories, and they are created in order to give a highlight to the look. Complete the image, make it unique. Following the rules for wearing accessories, do not forget that they are created in order to sometimes violate them. Be original, and maybe the crowds will copy you tomorrow!