You can tell poor leather from quality leather simply by touching it. Don't be fooled by branding: if it doesn't feel luxury, it's probably not. Examine the texture closely. Quality leather is known as "full-grain”. It should be soft, supple, and carry the unique characteristics of grain throughout.
Take a look at how a piece is constructed. Here’s a hint: If the label “Made in Italy” is fully sewn into the leather, it was most likely tanned, cut and assembled in Italy. That’s what you’re looking for. If one side of the label is sewn in the fabric and not the leather, or glued on, it was most likely made in another country.
So, shop around before you buy. Many of the stalls in the markets have the exact same stuff because they’re representing the same leather shops. It doesn’t hurt to ask the price of a similar item in a few places before you start thinking about handing over your money. The prices could vary by €5-10.
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