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The Vintage Fashion Guild™ (VFG) is an international organization dedicated to the promotion and preservation of vintage fashion.
The Vintage Fashion Guild™ (VFG) is an international community of people with expertise in vintage fashion. VFG members enjoy a wealth of resources, avenues for promoting their shops and specialties, and camaraderie with others who share a common interest and passion.
Pigskin leather is a medium-weight leather used for many items including gloves and jackets. Generally it is softer than other leathers, but it can be finished in the same way so it is difficult to identify a pigskin article simply by looking at it. Using a microscope, the hair follicles of a pig go vertically right through the skin. With a cow hide the hair follicles are at an angle.
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Pig leather
Pigskin
Vintage pigskin boot
Vintage pigskin gloves