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A leather harness has also become a popular optional basic purchase for wear when not wearing a shirt.

Remember that in traditional leather culture leathers were typically earned one piece a time as a rite of passage, it is best to treat your next purchase with the same respect.

While not endorsed by CMEN, a partial list of leather shops is provided for your convenience.  Some local leather clubs hold leather swap meats which present an opportunity to purchase used leather gear at a fraction of the price of new leather gear.  Thrift stores can also be source of used leather motorcycle jackets, boots and other items.

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Ties that Bind; SM / Leather / Fetish Erotic Style; Issues, Commentaries and Advice. 2nd Edition, 2003, Daedalus Publishing Company, Los Angeles. These protocols for wearing leather included:

  • Always wear boots, military or motorcycle style, preferably black.
  • Always wear a wide leather belt, plain, not fancy.
  • Never mix brown leather with black leather.
  • Never mix chrome or silver trim with gold or brass trim.
  • Long pants only, Levis or leather, no shorts.
  • Chaps indicate more commitment than Levis, and leather pants indicate more commitment than chaps.
  • Leather jacket must have epaulets ( and exception was made for motorcycle riders).
  • Head gear is reserved for Tops or experienced bottoms only.
  • Bottoms may not own collars, a Top may allow them to be the custodian of a collar owned by the Top.
  • A bottom wearing a collar is owned by the Top that owns the collar, other Tops are not to engage a collared bottom in conversation, but other bottoms may do so.
  • Never touch the bill of a bike cap (cover), including your own.
  • Never touch another man’s cap (cover) unless you are very intimate frients or lovers.
  • Leather other than boots and a belt must be earned as a rite of passage as one gained experience and knowledge.
  • Wearing gloves is reserved for heavy players, glove fetishists or biker riders.
  • Indicate SM preference, keys left for Top, keys right for bottom.  Those who switch are second class players and not to be taken seriously.
  • Full leather is reserved for after 10:00 p.m.

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    We are deeply committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive space for LGBTQ+, Leather and Gear enthusiasts, Furries, and non-conforming individuals. Smooth-finished leather has a polished surface that showcases its beauty and quality popular with uniform and formal wear, however, it requires more care and attention to maintain. These manufactures all offer black leather work or motorcycle boots as described above, most offer high quality boots made in the United States or United Kingdom.

    In the earliest years leather gear could be either black or dark brown following original service uniform leather, black quickly emerged as the most popular color of leather boots and gear worn in the emerging gay leather community.

    Protocols developed during the 1950’s, helping leathermen express their identity with the leather community, identify like minded men, develop interpersonal connections and establish the social order within the leather community.

    Some guys believe they need deodorant when not otherwise prohibited, if worn, stick with an unscented natural deodorant used very sparingly so it isn’t noticeable.  Some deodorants may also damage leather.

Additional Casual leather gear was traditionally earned one piece a time as one gained experience and knowledge.  Additional casual leather may also include:

  • A black leather vest might replace a jacket in warmer weather, open “bar vests’ which don’t completely cover the chest are generally preferred, although biker vests which close can also be worn.

    We also make custom-made leather products.

    Simply check out with PayPal. It is best to be honest and start out slowly. One of the first was The Leathermaker which opened on Melrose in Los Angeles in 1960. Some guys wear the leather basics as daily casual wear. Leather quality varies, shops offering custom made goods typically use the best quality leather.

    Leather gear gradually evolved beginning in the mid-1970’s and continuing through subsequent decades, influenced by a growing sense of freedom, emerging national and international leather community events, publications such as Drummer Magazine, and new offerings from leather shops and manufactures.

    If your only option is to purchase online ensure that the purchaser accepts exchanges and returns. Motorcycle events provided a way for interested gay men to meet each other at a time when being gay was still considered a crime in most countries, punishable by years in prison or even execution.

The 1953 outlaw biker film The Wild One, starring Marlon Brando, played on pop-cultural fascination with the July 1947 Hollister “riot” and promoted an image of  wearing black leather jackets, a black leather cap, black leather boots and jeans as an appealing alternative to the pervasive effeminate stereotype of gay men.

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I source my hides and furs from trusted suppliers Tandy Leather and Glacier Wear, ensuring that every piece starts with the finest materials.

Leather Wears of any kind provide comfort and durability and are available in beautiful finishes, textures, and colors.

And Soveba Kilt Shop is available here to fulfill all your leather clothing demands for Men & Women. and only with “our own kind.”1

As the gay leather community grew, leather specialty shops began to create and sell leather fetish gear for a more specific kinky nature.

It is water, stain, and perspiration resistant and is popular with motorcycle riders and workers. Add a black leather belt to your blue (or black) denim jeans and you should fit right in. Protocol and traditions often varied somewhat by city or region. It is best to purchase boots that you can try on first at a local store to ensure the correct fit, as sizes do vary.

In some parts of the country black cowboy boots are also worn.

Boots can be oil-tanned with a matte finish, or smooth-finished with a polished satin or a glossy finish. We can design your dress from top to bottom.