Buying a Leather Bag? Look for These 3 Things

About this video

McGoff teaches men how to evaluate leather bags before purchasing by examining key quality indicators. He covers what to look for in hardware, leather quality, manufacturing transparency, and ethical production practices to ensure you’re buying a bag worth your money.

Key takeaways

• McGoff argues that examining hardware—particularly zippers from manufacturers like Riri—is a reliable shortcut to assess overall bag quality, as brands that invest in premium hardware typically invest in quality leather and craftsmanship
• McGoff recommends buying bags made from 100% full-grain leather and avoiding ‘genuine leather,’ which he argues is a misleading marketing term for low-quality material that will crack and deteriorate over time
• McGoff suggests considering whether brands are transparent about their leather sourcing, factory locations, and ethical manufacturing practices, though he acknowledges this is a bonus rather than a requirement

Episode details: published August 22, 2017 · 224K views · 8:35 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. The style advice summarized here is Brock McGoff’s own teaching and opinion, presented for education; product recommendations are his, not ours. Summaries are written by Self Growth Videos from each video itself.

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