Is it Leather? Writes on LinkedIn: What if that shiny fake leather jacket didn’t just show you how it looks today – but how it would look a year from now? Would you still buy it?
Imagine browsing your favorite store. On the hanger: that sleek, “vegan leather” trench. Looks great. Feels trendy. The price? Too good to pass up. But next to it is a side-by-side view:
Today: Smooth, glossy, pristine.
One Year Later: Cracked, peeling, sticky edges… faded like last season’s trends.
Because that’s the real story behind plastic-based fashion.
Despite the feel-good marketing – “cruelty-free,” “eco-synthetic,” “plant-based look” – most faux leather is just plastic. Made from petroleum. Processed with harsh chemicals. And destined for a landfill in less time than it takes your Netflix subscription to renew.
It’s a false promise wrapped in temporary shine. Here’s what they don’t put on the label:
It can’t be conditioned or repaired.
It doesn’t break in — it breaks down.
It doesn’t age — it rots.
Meanwhile, real leather doesn’t need a glow-up filter. It gets better over time.
Scuffs turn to character. Creases shape to you. And that same jacket? It’ll still be in rotation five, ten, even twenty years from now.
The truth is, you can’t expect long-term performance from short-term materials. And while no clothing tag shows the future, quality always reveals itself over time.
So next time you’re shopping, ask yourself: Am I buying the moment… or investing in something that lasts?
Because durability isn’t just a feature – it’s a form of honesty.
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