Fabrics & Materials II
Suede is a type of leather made from the soft inner side of an animal hide, buffed to raise a fine, velvety nap. Softer, more flexible, and more matte than smooth full-grain leather, it has a warm, casual look used in shoes, jackets, skirts, and bags — but it's delicate and easily marked by water and stains.
The brushed nap gives suede its plush hand and rich, matte color, but also makes it absorbent and harder to clean than smooth leather, so it benefits from protective sprays.
Suede reads more relaxed and tactile than polished leather and features in boho, 1970s, and casual-luxe wardrobes.
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