The term “leather” generally refers to a type of animal hide that has been tanned and treated for use in crafting items such as clothing, shoes, furniture and other accessories. Leather is often considered a luxurious material, thanks to its durability and softness. In fact, leather has been used by humans for centuries, with the first evidence of leather production dating back to around 2200 BC. Here we have compiled some interesting leather quotes from famous people throughout history.

The best leather quotes

1. I never thought I would be cool enough to pull off a leather jacket. But then I found the perfect one, and it’s so versatile! — Rachel Hollis

2. If peace had a smell, it would be the smell of a library full of old, leather–bound books. — Mark Pryor, The Bookseller

3. Even at summer time, I’m still jacket shopping. I’ve always found that if you find a really nice leather jacket you kind of just go with it because they’re timeless. — Shaun White

4. I like a thin book because it will Steady a Table, a leather volume because it will Strop a Razor, and a heavy book because it can be Thrown at a Cat. — Mark Twain

5. Even at summer time, I’m still jacket shopping. I’ve always found that if you find a really nice leather jacket you kind of just go with it because they’re timeless. — Shaun White

6. Colored leather is my favorite. To me, there’s nothing more fun than wearing a cobalt blue leather skirt or a fuchsia leather jacket. — Mindy Kaling

7. ‘how long y’ think it’ll take t’git that wild streak out im?””Well, Brother Tiggins, that’ll depend on how long he can weather the leather.’ — Mars Hill, The Moaner’s Bench: A Novel

8. Speak, what trade art thou? Why, sir, a carpenter. Where is thy leather apron and thy rule? What does thou with thy best apparel on? — William Shakespeare

9. I can mix and match a cute shirt with some skinny jeans under a leather jacket and it looks fun and unique. — Miley Cyrus

10. Custom–tooled leather riding crop. — Perry Parke

11. Hey, yummy leather guy? Can you hear me? (Amanda) — Sherrilyn Kenyon, Night Pleasures

12. Out in the world not much happened. But here in the special night, a land bricked with paper and leather anything might happen, always did. — Ray Bradbury

13. Custom–tooled leather riding crop. — Perry Parke

14. ‘how long y’ think it’ll take t’git that wild streak out im?””Well, Brother Tiggins, that’ll depend on how long he can weather the leather.’ — Mars Hill, The Moaner’s Bench: A Novel

15. I haven’t bought any leather articles for a very long time. My ideal is to be able to avoid all animal products, in food as well as clothing. — Martina Navratilova

16. Damon, leather and silk and fine chiseled features. Mercurial and devastating. — L.J. Smith

17. Snatching my hand in the death grip of his fingers, he pulls me off the wall to line his chest, closing his body around me in a muscular cage which smells of leather and soap. — Poppet, Sveta

18. Elizabeth sank into the leather wing chair in the library of her mind and began to read. — L.J.M. Owen, Olmec Obituary

19. Damon, leather and silk and fine chiseled features. Mercurial and devastating. — L.J. Smith

20. Where would I find enough leatherTo cover the entire surface of the earth?But with leather soles beneath my feet, It’s as if the whole world has been covered. — Śāntideva

21. We had a death pact, and I have to keep my half of the bargain. Please bury me next to my baby in my leather jacket, jeans and motorcycle boots. Goodbye. — Sid Vicious

22. Mirabelle sat down, dropping into the cushions like a ball being caught in a large leather glove.
 — Sara Sheridan, British Bulldog

23. When punk picked up black leather, I put it down. — Suzi Quatro

24. Chloe leans back in the leather recliner trying to recall the name of the person she murdered. — Sandy Ward Bell, Bold

25. Before she could ponder what on earth he meant or come up with a proper response, he took their charade a step further.He kissed her. — J.M. Stewart, Her Knight in Black Leather

26. Oh, Pet. How you fascinate me. — Samantha A. Cole, Leather & Lace

27. When I was a kid doing television, they’d stick a leather jacket on me, and I would be the thug. — Phil Daniels

28. Oh, Pet. How you fascinate me. — Samantha A. Cole, Leather & Lace

29. Excellence is making a rubber shoe initially — later making a leather shoe

30. Colored leather is my favorite. To me, there’s nothing more fun than wearing a cobalt blue leather skirt or a fuchsia leather jacket. — Mindy Kaling

31. If peace had a smell, it would be the smell of a library full of old, leather–bound books. — Mark Pryor, The Bookseller

32. Where would I find enough leatherTo cover the entire surface of the earth?But with leather soles beneath my feet, It’s as if the whole world has been covered. — Śāntideva

33. Custom–tooled leather riding crop. — Perry Parke

34. I tend to wear leather pants with crew neck sweaters or leather jackets with denim. — Nina Garcia

35. There was this kind of mildly annoying mythology about conductor Like biker should riding a Harley–Davidson on an LP cover, and wearing a sort of a leather suit.–Esa — Pekka Salonen

36. I can mix and match a cute shirt with some skinny jeans under a leather jacket and it looks fun and unique. — Miley Cyrus

37. With women, I’ve got a long bamboo pole with a leather loop on the end. I slip the loop around their necks so they can’t get away or come too close. Like catching snakes. — Marlon Brando

38. Even at summer time, I’m still jacket shopping. I’ve always found that if you find a really nice leather jacket you kind of just go with it because they’re timeless. — Shaun White

39. Oh, Pet. How you fascinate me. — Samantha A. Cole, Leather & Lace

40. Chloe leans back in the leather recliner trying to recall the name of the person she murdered. — Sandy Ward Bell, Bold

41. I don’t do farm animals. Can’t stand hay in your leathers? Or wool in my teeth. — J.R. Ward

42. When I was a kid doing television, they’d stick a leather jacket on me, and I would be the thug. — Phil Daniels

43. Where would I find enough leatherTo cover the entire surface of the earth?But with leather soles beneath my feet, It’s as if the whole world has been covered. — Śāntideva

44. Elizabeth sank into the leather wing chair in the library of her mind and began to read. — L.J.M. Owen, Olmec Obituary

45. How old are you?”Old enough to know better, but still young enough to do it again. — J.M. Stewart, Her Knight in Black Leather

46. Before she could ponder what on earth he meant or come up with a proper response, he took their charade a step further.He kissed her. — J.M. Stewart, Her Knight in Black Leather

47. When punk picked up black leather, I put it down. — Suzi Quatro

48. I don’t do farm animals. Can’t stand hay in your leathers? Or wool in my teeth. — J.R. Ward

49. I can mix and match a cute shirt with some skinny jeans under a leather jacket and it looks fun and unique. — Miley Cyrus

50. I like a thin book because it will Steady a Table, a leather volume because it will Strop a Razor, and a heavy book because it can be Thrown at a Cat. — Mark Twain

Conclusion

Whether you’re looking for a new bag, jacket, or just a way to express yourself, leather has been a favorite material for centuries. We hope these quotes about leather have inspired you to find a way to incorporate this timeless material into your wardrobe and lifestyle. Remember: leather isn’t just for fashion, but for making a statement. With leather, you can make a statement of style, sophistication, and the history of a timeless material.