The Varenne Magazine

Cinq échantillons de cuir : lisse noir, effet croco noir, daim cognac, matelassé noir et bleu nuit patiné
Smooth, Croc-Effect, Suede, Quilted: Which Leather Finish to Choose
Smooth, croc-effect, suede, quilted, patinated: the finish changes how a leather jacket looks, how it ages and how it should be cared for. How to choose the one that suits... Read more...
Veste-chemise Varenne en cuir d’agneau noir posée sur une chaise en chêne avec une écharpe en laine écrue, un soir d’hiver
Black Friday: How to Buy a Men’s Leather Jacket
Black Friday is a good time to buy a leather jacket, as long as you know how to read a discount, recognise genuine leather and choose the right size. Our... Read more...
Une femme pose la veste-chemise Varenne en cuir chocolat sur les épaules de son mari
Leather Anniversary Gift: Giving a Leather Jacket for Your Second Anniversary
In France, two years of marriage is the leather anniversary. How to choose a leather jacket as a gift: the right cut, the right colour, and above all the right... Read more...
Homme portant le Perfecto Varenne en cuir d’agneau noir avec un t-shirt blanc et un jean brut dans une rue de Marseille
How to Wear a Leather Biker Jacket: A Guide for Men
The biker jacket has character, provided you let it speak. Open or closed, the right pairings, choosing the colour and getting the size right. Read more...
Goutte tamponnée avec un chiffon blanc sur la manche d’une veste en cuir noir
How to Remove a Stain From a Leather Jacket
A stain on leather is treated mostly through what you avoid doing. The right reflexes, stain by stain, and the cases where it is better to entrust the piece to... Read more...
Brossage d’un gilet en daim cognac avec une brosse à daim en bois
How to Clean and Care for Suede and Nubuck
Suede is not cared for like smooth leather: no water, no cream, just a brush. Brushing, eraser, stains, rain and waterproofing — the complete guide to suede and nubuck. Read more...
Peaux de cuir d’agneau noir, de vachette marron et de daim cognac posées sur un établi d’atelier
Full-Grain, Cowhide, Lambskin: How to Tell Leathers Apart
Full-grain, split, cowhide, lambskin, vegetable tanning: what these words really mean, where the quality of a hide is decided, and how to spot real leather in thirty seconds. Read more...
Perfecto noir, Racer cognac et veste-chemise noire Varenne suspendus à des patères en chêne
Biker, Racer or Bomber: Which Men's Leather Jacket to Choose
Biker, racer, café racer, zip jacket, bomber, overshirt, vest or coat: what each cut brings to the silhouette, and how to choose the right one for you. Read more...
Entretien d’une veste-chemise en cuir d’agneau noir avec un baume et un chiffon en coton
How to Care for a Leather Jacket, Season by Season
A leather jacket is not something you care for once a year. Cleaning, conditioning, stains, drying and storage: the complete guide, from the first autumn rain to summer storage. Read more...