CHAGOM Journal

Smooth leather vs suede: differences, benefits and which to choose for a bag

A comparison of smooth leather and suede for choosing a bag according to feel, maintenance, durability, appearance and everyday use.

How to tell if a bag is genuine leather: the signs that really matter

A practical guide to distinguishing genuine leather from synthetic materials when buying a bag, without damaging the piece.

Full-grain vs corrected-grain leather: what really changes in a bag

What full-grain and corrected-grain leather mean, how they behave and which other factors really determine the quality of a bag.