I'll be honest. I'm a 34" waist. Have been ever since middle age kicked in and banished my previous 32" waisted life. So how come I bought a brand new (gorgeous) pair of leather jeans that were a mere 30" waist - and I can fit into them? Well, before we get to [...]
Right on the crossroads of the Old Market Quarter, the Leather Market attracted a large crowd through the day, extending its attraction to more groups of people than before. Roving reporter, Sam Benger finds "He who hesitates..." needs, instead, to "seize the opportunity" or lose out.[no_toc] Banners on buildings and flags flying - leathermen and passers by were invited into [...]
Growing in reputation, the Leather Market returns for its now fifth outing with a new venue and with an expanded range of gear and goods. Sam Benger investigates how to get great gear at great prices and why it's an opportunity to "slip into something new". [no_toc] Started in the winter 2012 with an idea by a Bristolian leatherman's e-mail [...]
The original "bring and sell, try and buy" leather market returns for the fourth time. Sam Benger investigates how to get great gear at great prices and why it's an opportunity to "slip into something new". Started in the winter 2012 by a Bristolian leatherman's e-mail to Leatherwest suggesting such an event, the Leather Markets have rapidly gained [...]
Our living and interactive mannequin displayed handsomely a range of biker suits. Have you ever wanted to look your best in leather? Have you searched in vain for a jacket that fits right, or that accessory that will define your outfit? If so, you’ll know it’s difficult because although the internet brings us a worldwide [...]
The West's second ever leather & gear market proved to be popular - again! Cementing the event into the annual leather calendar, LeatherWest's second Leather Market was another success, reports LeatherWest reporter Sam Benger. "...whats a fag to do on a Saturday now?" a leather guys tweeted. Back came a reply from a leather blogger in the West, "...go to [...]
The Great Leather Rummage Returns! By popular demand and following on from the success of the West's first ever leather & gear market, the great leather rummage is set to return on Saturday 25th May at The Den, in heart of the Bristol's Old Market. Braces, belts, gloves, wrist bands, bicep straps. The market was [...]
Choose jeans that reflect how you want to feel. LeatherWest reporter, Sam Benger, ponders on what makes a great leatherman 'look'. For most leathermen, it’s one thing to be into leather and to have some leather gear, but what really makes a great leatherman is the way in which he assembles an outfit complete with those little [...]