Looking for a extra special gift for your loved one this Valentine's Day? Browsing our excellent range of designer bags and small leather goods is an excellent place to start.

Men's leather wallets

With prices from £9.99 to £90.99 and top brands including Fossil, Hugo Boss, Calvin Klein Jeans, Tony Perotti and more, you're bound to find something your Valentine will love.

Ladies' leather purses

Our luxuriously soft ladies' leather purses make an ideal Valentine's Day gift. You'll find a wide range of brands, sizes, styles, colours and designs that will be sure to earn you some extra brownie points this February.  

Leather Kindle & iPad cases

If you are thinking of buying your other half a Kindle or iPad this Valentines Day you're going to need a luxurious leather protective case to go with it. Our Kindle and iPad covers are available in a wide range of colours with prices starting at just £22.

Leather weekend bags

Our selection of designer leather weekend bags for women and men will make the perfect accompaniment to a romantic weekend away. Treat your Valentine to one our chic leather holdalls and step out in style this Valentine's Day.

Happy gift hunting!

Looking for the perfect Christmas gift for a male friend or family member can be a nightmare even for the most seasoned shoppers. While many of us would love to give an iPad or the latest games console, the reality is that most of our budgets don’t stretch that far. However, a fashion item might just be the perfect solution as browsing our website you will find many small and affordable (yet thoughtful) gifts for guys.

Our online shop is also the perfect antidote to overcrowded shopping centres. You can limit your search by brand, style, colour and price or make use of our Christmas gift finder located on our homepage.

At Just4Leather we believe that a man can never have too many leather accessories. Bags, wallets, hats and belts are vital to creating a unique look and can turn an outfit from mundane to super stylish in a matter of seconds. You can tell a lot about a man’s individual style from these personal touches and Christmas is an ideal opportunity to add a few special pieces to a friend or family member’s style repertoire. Belts and wallets are an ideal starting point but for guys you know really well, bags can make for real shows topping gifts.

Here are a few our top items available in our online shop for under £30...

Anna & Robert Black Leather Wallet from the Urban Style Collection 1515 £21.99

Victor Leather Keyholder from Rowallan £18

Saffron Hill Passport holder with Union Jack design in charcoal £19.99

Prime Hide brown leather washbag £25.99

Prime Hide zipped brown leather travel planner £24.99

Prime Hide black leather holster wallet £22.84

Soft brown leather Outback hat from Wombat £29.99

Narrow black Spanish leather dress belt £17.99

Designer black Italian leather businesscard holder by Giudi £21.99

Luxury brown leather phone case by Giudi £19.99

Black leather iPad cover with stand by Prime Hide £29

Black leather Kindle case from Prime Hide £22

Happy Shopping and Merry Christmas!

With Christmas only a few weeks away, some of you may be in need of a little inspiration. Whether you are looking for a Christmas gift for your dad, brother, friend or partner, men are notoriously difficult to buy for. You want to give them something really special but at the same time something that is practical and that they can make good use of.

The secret to buying a great fashion present is to steer clear of clothes and trends. It is fine if they ask you for a specific piece of clothing. All you need to do is get the correct size and wrap it up. But if not, you are going to need to think a bit harder.

For those of you who are feeling a bit stuck, you’ll find plenty of ideas below. The wallets, bags and belts will all be at different price points so that there is something for everyone but the main focus is quality. It is important to avoid the latest trends because they change so quickly and the fantastic high fashion item you bought this year may end up in the charity shop in another year’s time. However, if you invest in a quality leather item in a timeless and elegant design, your dad, brother, friend or partner will be able to use it for years and years to come. The look and feel of luxury leather will make them feel good and will make you feel good too for having given such a special and worthwhile gift.

Wallets and Cardholders

Wallets and cardholders make perfect Christmas gifts. If you know that the man you are buying for has had his wallet for a while and it is looking a little worse for wear, why not replace it for them? Men often neglect to replace their wallets because they feel they have more important things to spend their money on. However, if you splash out on a new one for them, you know that it will be a useful gift that they will use over and over again for years to come until someone else chooses to upgrade it for them. A designer leather wallet is also a fantastic fashion accessory that will add a touch of class to any outfit.

 
You will find many different kinds of wallet on our website including bifold, trifold, zip-around, jacket, cardholder and notecase wallets. However, when buying for someone else it is usually best to stick to a basic bifold design. A bifold wallet folds in half, rather than into three, so is one of the slimmest kinds of wallets and will not cause any unsightly pocket bulges. For this reason, cardholders are also a good option. They are designed to hold a few cards as well as a few notes and so a great for business or eveningwear

As well as a wide variety of styles we also stock many different colours. However, when buying a wallet as a gift for someone else it is best to stick to traditional colours such as black, brown and tan so that you the man you are buying for will be able to coordinate the wallet with most of their outfits.

(clockwise from top left) Kenneth Brownne Dark Brown Designer Hide Leather Card Holder wallet Style 4102 £14.99; Prime Hide Quality Black Nappa Leather Wallet Style 3894 £19.99; Ted Baker Spike Mens Brown Leather Wallet £44.99; Bugatti Basic Line Combination Leather wallet - Black (501) £72.50; Ralph Lauren Polo Mens Brown Bifold Leather Wallet £44.99; Braun Buffel Mens Leather Wallet Style 92327 Black £45.99

Bags

As well as a wallet, a quality leather bag is another item that a modern and fashionable man would use every day. The majority of men who have a professional job need to take a bag with them to work. This may be to hold a laptop, important documents, gym kit or a change of clothes for going out after work. You could choose a holdall, satchel or messenger bag, depending on which you think will be most useful, as each of these styles work well with both formal and casual outfits. However, you must make it leather. Leather is practical and classic and will only look better and better over time.

(clockwise from top left) Ashwood Luxury Italian Leather Duffle style Holdall - Brown £199.99; Brown Hunter Leather Satchel by Just4leather £75; Lecerf Luxury Spanish Leather Business - Travel Bag £290.99; Brown Soft Rugged Nappa Leather Holdall 826 by Prime Hide £129.99; Leonhard Heyden Salisbury Luxury Leather Briefcase - Brown £299; Brown Large Hunter Leather Messenger Bag style 848 from Prime Hide £79.85

Belts

Quality leather belts are also a great option for a Christmas gift. They can be used with both trousers and jeans and so will get a lot of use each and every day. As usual when buying for someone else, stick to classic black, brown and tan varieties and don’t forget to find out their size!

(clockwise from top left) Plain Black Soft Hide Leather Belt £27.84; Leather and Fabric Brown Mens Belt from Dice £14.49; Hugo Boss Mens Reversible Leather Belt £84.99; Tan Designer leather Belt from Prime Hide Leather Style 402 £24.99; Reversible Leather Belt by Fossil Style Pheonix £32.99; Brown Full Grain Leather Belt Style Cambridge by Olly's £19.99

To sum up, there are countless numbers of fashion accessories that would make great Christmas gifts but you should focus on timeless, quality pieces. Avoid trend items as they will go out of fashion as quickly as they came in. It is important that you invest your hard-earned cash in something that you dad, brother, friend or partner will be able to make good use of while still looking great. Practicality is essential and you can never go wrong with classic shades of black, brown and tan.

To narrow down your search why not try our Christmas Gift Finder located on the Just4Leather homepage.

 

Telling the difference between genuine and fake leather is not always as easy as you might think so watch out. Look to see if there is a label saying that the product is leather. This might seem obvious but it's a good place to start. Purses, wallets and bags made from real leather with usually indicate this on the label. If you are looking at a fake it you will probably find the words 'made from man-made materials'. Don't risk it by buying a product without a label. The next step is to feel the leather. Different leathers will feel different to the touch; some feel rough and others soft and smooth. What gives an item away as being a fake is uniformity of texture. Man-made materials feel very smooth whereas the texture of real leather is not so consistent. This is due to the nature of leather as a natural material. Also check for pores on the surface of the leather. If fake they will be in a regular pattern whereas real ones will be completely random.

When on the internet always buy your Christmas presents from a reputable retailer or trusted website. If you are shopping online and you haven't heard of a particular brand or website, do a little research. Are there any other sites that stock the product you are interested in? Are there any reviews of the product, brand or website? Do lots of people 'like' it on Facebook? If the answer to any of these questions is yes, you are probably okay to go ahead with your purchase.

Looking for a small Christmas gift for a special lady? Here are some of our top luxury leather stocking fillers for Christmas 2011.

1. Leather Coin Purses

A coin purse is a really practical and useful little gift. Coin purses are ideal for carrying a large amount of coins but not for cards or notes which makes them great for taking on holiday when you need lots of small change for ice creams, postcards, parking etc. Small coin purses, especially those that come on a key chain are also good for carrying inside a clutch on a night out. Instead of carrying a bulky purse and jangle of keys, or even letting them slide around in your clutch you can safely fill your coin purse with the cash and cards you need for the evening and attach your house key to the outside.

Check out this Cool Britannia nappa leather purse from Mywalit £22.99.

2. Leather Kindle/iPad Covers

iPads and Kindles are set to be some of this year's most popular Christmas gifts, so if you are thinking of buying one of these gadgets for your wife, girlfriend, mother or sister, you're going to need a stylish protective case to accompany it. These sleek, brightly-coloured nappa leather covers are perfect for keeping iPads and Kindles safe from knocks and scratches and at only £22, they make an ideal stocking filler.

Browse Prime Hide gadget covers in black, fushia, green, red and purple £22

3. Passport Covers

A leather passport cover makes the perfect stocking filler for any international jetsetter. Available in either black or brown in several different styles, a leather cover will prevent a passport from becoming stained and dogeared.

Check out our quality leather passport holders with prices from £11.

4. A classic leather handbag

A handbag may seem like a really substantial gift but at only £31.99 these classic Kenneth Brownne cross body bags are great stocking filler material. Made from sleek high-shine vegetable-tanned Italian leather in a simple yet chic style, these Kenneth Brownne bags are a real treat for both young and old.

Kenneth Brownne Italian leather cross body bags £31.99

Still not impressed? Why not try our new gift finder to the find the perfect gift for your friends and family this Christmas.

Buying leather accessories whether a leather belt, purse, wallet or bag - how do you choose between the different leather finishes...!! Are they are all the same...??

 

Simple answer NO there are many, many leather Qualities and Finishes.

The best quality leather is Full Grain, this is leather which has not been altered beyond hair removal. Full grain leather is the most genuine type of leather, as it retains all of the original texture and markings of the original hide. It is also tougher and more durable than other types of leather, and as it ages, it gains a beautiful sheen.

The most popular finishes being Oil Tanned: Leather that is tanned using oils to create a very soft, pliable finish and Vegetable Tanned hide tanning which utilizes materials from organic materials such as bark instead of the traditional chemicals. Vegetable tanned leather has greater body and firmness than traditionally-tanned leather.

Unlike other types of leather, full-grain leather uses the whole hide rather than layers of the hide. In contrast, top-grain leather, another very desirable product uses the top layers of the animal hide. Using the whole hide makes full-grain leather much thicker, and great for products that require a certain amount of durability. For instance, you'll find great Leather wallets and Leather Bags made by designers like Kenneth Brownne, Hidesign by Radley, Jost, Hansson and Italian leathers from Giudi and Tavecchi - using exclusively full-grain leather. Checkout Just4leather range of quality Full Grain Leather Products - great range and choice free UK P&P on all items

Purses, wallets and bags come in such a wide range of different fabrics and materials but nothing beats good, old-fashioned leather.

Purses, wallets and bags form such an important part of our daily lives that they become almost an extension of our person. We carry them every day and everywhere we go so it is vital that we love the way they look and feel as well as being practical and durable.

As they are frequently handled, how our purses, wallets and bags feel to the touch is an important consideration. The soft, smooth texture of leather is an important reason why small leather goods are so special. Leather is to purses, wallets and bags what cashmere is to jumpers. When we touch them, we feel special. When something feels soft, it feels luxury even if it didn't cost the earth! And we all need a little bit of luxury in our lives to feel good about ourselves.

Another great thing about leather is its simplicity. It's a natural, traditional material that has been used for thousands of years! With no fuss and frills, it evokes style, class and good taste. Because of this, it's timeless. Your leather accessories will never go out of fashion.

The final advantage of leather is its practicality. Leather is extremely durable and so is ideal for items such as purses and wallets that get a lot of use. It is waterproof, easy to clean and any scratches that do appear only add to the leather's charm. A good quality leather purse, wallet or bag will last you a lifetime.

Don't forget to visit our online shop today for an impressive range of leather wallets, bags, hats and travel accessories for both men and women.

The Christmas season is rapidly approaching and you know what that means? Yes, it's time to start buying gifts for friends and family and I won’t be receiving any help.

If it were left to the men in my house no-one would ever get a present. So on top of everything else, I have to spend my evenings and weekends on this seemingly impossible task. If you’re anything like me, you won’t have the time to spend trawling round the shops looking for the perfect gift. However, you’d still like to give your friends and family something more thoughtful than cash or a gift card. So what’s a girl to do?

 

To save time and money while getting a gift anyone will love, we suggest that you consider one of the many leather accessories we have for sale. From belts to wallets to handbags and more, you are sure to find the perfect gift at Just4Leather. We carry an extensive line of leather accessories from brands such as Fossil, Kenneth Browne, Spanish Bull, Hugo Boss, Visconti and many more. Our site is easy to use and your friends and family are sure to love the quality leather accessories we make available for purchase. You'll also find many special offers that can help you save even more money.

At Just4Leather, we want to make it easy for you not only to buy leather accessories but also to understand the products we sell. This regularly updated blog will keep you up to date on the latest items we have in stock, and it will help you understand the advantages of the different leather accessories we sell. In the run up to Christmas, we’ll also be posting a number of Christmas gift ideas if you’re stuck for what to buy. Check it out on a regular basis to find out what's new in leather accessories.

If you are looking for something different - Large ladies purses by Anna Robert can fill that "role" - we have new stocks of their popular rainbow collections - in Autumn colours - blue, purple, red and black.

Stylish purses with top zips for loads of space options and extra security - or wallet styles with rainbow credit card sections.


Checkout our full range of ladies leather purses by Anna Robert for some more great designs
 

Kenneth Brownne leather goods are typically Italian: stylish, sleek and sexy. At Just4leather we have an absolutely enormous selection of luxury ladies’ purses, men’s wallets and bags all from this much loved brand. With unique design and effortless elegance you will be sure to find something you will love.

Kenneth Brownne is an Anglo-Italian collaboration. The Kenneth Brownne design team are young, bright and full of fresh ideas. They are innovative and fashion forward yet their inspiration is rooted in the class and elegance of traditional Italian design. The new, exclusive high-end DaMinato and Da Milano ranges are produced in Italy from start to finish. They are designed by the Italian contingent of the design team, produced from the finest quality Italian leather and are hand finished by highly skilled Italian craftsmen.

Here is just a small selection of the fantastic Kenneth Brownne items available at Just4Leather.

This stunning men’s leather wallet from the Kenneth Brownne Da Milano range is made from the finest quality vegetable tanned hide. As well as looking smart and sleek the leather is beautifully soft. Although small, it is compact. It has all the space you need for your cards and coins as it folds out three times. It has 8 card slots, 2 picture pockets, a small coin purse and 2 note pockets, one of which is zipped. This is a stylish yet practical wallet.

This glamorous blue leather purse is great for any stylish lady. It has 12 card slots, picture slot pocket, 3 purse sections, one of which is zipped and a further rear zipped pocket. This beautiful and unique purse is the ultimate combination of style and practicality

For the man of discerning taste, we have this sleek, modern messenger bag. This would be great for carrying your laptop or iPad in style. Unlike the traditional briefcase it leaves your hands free for your newspaper and your latte. Handmade in Italy from quality, thick Italian leather, it has a full flap opening with a magnetic clasp and a number of pouches and pockets with sections for your cards, pens, iPhone or Blackberry.

This bold and vibrant red leather across the body bag is ideal for the fun, confident and modern woman. The look-at-me colour will certainly make a statement, allowing you to stand out in a crowd and assert your bubbly personality and modern sense of style. This practical bag for the woman about town has a flap opening with a magnetic clasp and various zipped pouches and pockets.

At Just4Leather we also stock a number of Kenneth Brownne leather keyrings. A Kenneth Brownne keyring will instantly add a touch of class to your key ring and set you off as a stylish individual. These Kenneth Brownne keyrings come in a Kenneth Brownne presentation box and so great for gifts.

This is merely a snapshot of the vast range of luxury leather goods available at Just4Leather from this truly unique designer label.