Following two events, UNION - The Men's Leather Night - gaining a reputation amongst leather men in Bournemouth, Poole, Dorset and the Coast, returns for its third Bournemouth Edition in September. [no_toc] UNION - The Men's Leather Night - comes back to Bournemouth with sole and exclusive use of G Bar on Commercial Road, there will be a changing [...]
LeatherWest reporter, 'Black Arrow' Tim reports Bournemouth was once again echoing to the sound of leather men . To the sound of creaking leather and stomping boots as UNION returned to Bournemouth, the emerging leather hub on the coast of South West England. UNION Leather nights designed for all the tribes of leather to come together: [...]
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 [...]
Features writer, Chris Malford covers first ever Leather & Gear Market in Bristol. Chris learnt it "..all started with an e-mail in the Summer" and ended up being a big hit with the local leather community in the West. What resulted from a cursory inquiry by e-mail about "Have you [...]
Have you still got your first piece of leather clothing? I would guess there is a good chance that you have. For me it's a leather jacket I bought with one of my first pay cheques. It's terribly out of fashion now (big blouson style) but I keep it for its sentimental value. I also [...]
