What should i do when my leather jacket gets soaked from the rain?

Question

I went out last night for new years eve, and i wore my black Nicole Miller mens leather jacket... During late last night it started to rain really hard and my entire leather jacket got soaking wet... The jacket dried off by this morning (it was still a little damp), but the jacket is all wrinkly (kind of what your finger would look like after you get out of the pool or something)... Is there any way i can fix my jacket or do something to take care of it? It was pretty expensive, so any help would be greatly appreciated.....Thanks...

Answer 1

All you really need to do is wear it, so that the wrinkles get out via the motion that you exert on the fabric. You had best do it soon as you don't want them to set in permanently.

Answer 2

First let your jacket air dry for several days to make sure it is completely dry. Yes, leather is a skin, so like your skin it will pucker up when wet. Quality leatherwear is generally treated with an oil or wax to help keep it soft and water resistant. It sounds like this coating has worn off your jacket. A laundry that cleans leather can retreat your jacket, or you can do this at home with a good leather care product. A local shoe repair place kept my cycle racing brother's leathers in tip-top shape. After mending them they would retreat the leather as well, and they would look just like new. A local cycle shop or leather goods store can put you onto the right product for at home treatment of your jacket.

Answer 3

Nicole Miller Mens Leather Jacket

Answer 4

Black shoe polish.