Should wrinkles on leather clothes be smoothed out before wearing?

It is easier to understand wrinkles on leather by dividing them into two categories. One is wrinkles introduced during the making process, and the other is the grain inherent to the leather itself. RECTO forms the former by hand to create natural wrinkles^[1].

Because it is a manual process, the results do not turn out identical for every piece. Even for clothes with the same name, the color tone and texture of the leather may differ from one another^[2]. The latter—marks such as the raw hide's inherent grain, fine dots, or small scratch-like traces—are also regarded as natural characteristics of genuine leather, and durability or value do not change because of them^[3].

Then, how should they be handled in everyday life? While specific washing and storage instructions have not yet been confirmed, general standards when handling genuine leather are as follows. Leather is sensitive to heat, so applying an iron directly or exposing it to hot steam can make the surface shiny or cause it to shrink, which is why attempts to smooth out wrinkles are not recommended in the first place. For storage, it is better to hang it on a thick hanger with wide shoulders so it does not get squashed, and to cover it with a breathable cover rather than sealing it in plastic. If it gets wet from rain, press the moisture out with a dry cloth to absorb it, then dry it slowly in the shade away from direct sunlight and heaters.

hmmm, the fact that each piece can vary also means that the color seen on the screen and the color received in hand may differ slightly. If you plan to coordinate and wear it with other leather items to match colors, it is easier on your peace of mind to decide on the pairing after receiving the physical item.