topic Re: No longer "faux"; now it's "leather-effect" in Fashion

No longer "faux"; now it's "leather-effect"

gardensla — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 14:26:57 GMT

Saw faux leather re-phrased as "leather-effect" at Zara and then at Saks, too.

HUH?

Cute jacket, though.

Re: No longer "faux"; now it's "leather-effect"

anisa — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 14:34:02 GMT

Another one that gets me, is "vegan leather". What!

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Q4u — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 14:40:47 GMT

Some are really cute, I own one....) but they are VINYL/PLASTIC. Granted they've made improvements since the 70's sweat-plastic..... but they are faux leather no matter what they call it..... lol

Re: No longer "faux"; now it's "leather-effect"

jackthebear — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 14:53:38 GMT

I actually prefer leather effect, because if one translates faux we get
"fake" or artificial and that is not what a designer really whats to present.

Always bothered me that combo of french/english why not faux cuir

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Bird mama — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 14:55:51 GMT

Hmm, nice to know I'm on trend. I'm currently wearing a pair of leather effect flats.

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handygal2 — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 15:17:43 GMT

It's all in the semantics and perception. If fancy verbiage will sell more product at higher prices, retailers will continue to do it. Would you pay high prices at Saks for items marked "fake leather"?! But maybe "leather effect" will snag you. Let the buyer beware!

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Justice4all — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 15:17:42 GMT

Hardy har har!

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SoX — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 15:33:44 GMT

It's a cute jacket, faux sho' ...

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StylishLady — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 15:48:14 GMT

This leather lover has to read promotions closely. I may see a nice looking skirt or pants only to read on and find that it is "leather-like" or something like that. Now I have to look for "leather effect" in the descriptions. Thanks for the heads up.

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Jacie — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 16:06:43 GMT

I STILL love therm "Pleather"....it's perfect! Because no matter what it's called, ultimately it's still plastic leather! Now they've just made it more breathable!

Re: No longer "faux"; now it's "leather-effect"

Chrystaltree2 — Wed, 01 Jul 2015 17:19:59 GMT

And I thought vegan leather was bad....lol Anything to confuse the shopper.

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CatsyCline — Wed, 01 Jul 2015 17:28:23 GMT

soon we will be back to "The Leather-Look"

the jacket is cute! faux is getting more realistic

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lolakimono — Wed, 01 Jul 2015 18:30:36 GMT

What effect does leather effect have on your credit card?

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this is my nic — Wed, 01 Jul 2015 18:59:45 GMT

I don't care what they choose to call the stuff, it's plastic to me.

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shoekitty — Thu, 02 Jul 2015 22:27:15 GMT

I think there is a new market for it. Not for me, but I wouldn't wear a leather jacket either. There has been an increase in vegans who do not wear animal skin of any kind. Unless I go outside at 4 in the morning, there is no need for a leather jacket where I live. I don't even own a coat!.

The term leather-effect cracks me up. Pleather that is what ternm they should use . LOL!

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TY — Fri, 03 Jul 2015 06:27:13 GMT

Why change the name though? Maybe "faux leather" sounds cheap and "leather - effect" sounds expensive but I don't think so. I have a faux leather office chair that is starting to split and show wear and tear on the fabric but I do have a few nice faux leather moto style jackets which are nice to wear in spring and fall. It's much to hot to wear them at this time of year though and unless they are marked down a whole lot, I wouldn't even want to look at them in the stores, let alone online!