{"product_id":"degrade-leather-shirt-662418eb","title":"Dégradé leather shirt","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDégradé leather shirt\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDégradé is the French term for a graded colour — one tone fading gradually into another across the garment rather than meeting at a seam. On this women's leather shirt the colour deepens as it moves down the body, so the shoulders sit lighter than the hem. It is the most distinctive piece in our women leather shirts range, and the hardest of them to produce.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Genuine soft leather with a hand-graded dye finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Regular women's fit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Button front\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Graded, light through to dark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry wipe only, keep out of sunlight, professional leather clean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow a graded finish is made\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA flat colour is applied to the whole hide at once in a drum. A dégradé cannot be done that way — the gradient has to be built up by hand, spraying or wiping successive passes of dye so that each one covers slightly less area than the last. The transitions have to be blended while the dye is still open, and every panel of the shirt has to be finished so the gradient lines up once the garment is assembled. That is why graded leather pieces are uncommon and why no two are identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eExpect variation — it is the point\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause the finish is applied by hand, the exact position of the transition varies a little from garment to garment, and the leather's own grain shows through more in the lighter areas than the dark. This is not a defect. A graded piece that looked mechanically identical to the photograph would almost certainly have been printed rather than dyed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProtecting the gradient\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSunlight is the enemy here more than on any plain leather shirt, because fading affects the light and dark areas at different rates and can flatten the gradient over time. Store it away from windows, and do not use a general leather cleaner on it — solvents lift hand-applied dye. Wipe with a dry cloth only, and take it to a specialist if it ever needs more than that.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWearing it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep the rest of the outfit plain so the gradient reads clearly: black or neutral trousers, simple shoes, minimal jewellery. It works well tucked, where the darkest part of the gradient disappears into the waistband and the lighter shoulders carry the look.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSizing and made to order\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrder by bust measurement, with Custom available for your own figures — send bust, waist, shoulder, sleeve, and length. Sizes run XS to 5XL. Each shirt is dyed and cut to order, so allow for the extra finishing time on a graded piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eShop Related Styles at Leather Outlet\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSee the rest of the women leather shirts, browse women leather jackets, or look at our bomber leather jackets and leather trench coats. Everything is at Leather Outlet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat does dégradé mean?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a graded colour finish — one tone fading into another across the garment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWill my shirt look exactly like the photo?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eVery close, but the gradient is applied by hand so small variations are normal and expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs the leather real?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, genuine soft leather with a hand-applied dye finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow do I clean it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eDry cloth only. Solvent cleaners lift hand-applied dye, so use a specialist if more is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWill it fade?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt can in direct sunlight, which affects light and dark areas unevenly. Store it away from windows.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan I order a custom size?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Choose Custom and send bust, waist, shoulder, sleeve, and length.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs shipping free?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, free worldwide shipping with secure checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Leather Outlet","offers":[{"title":"XS","offer_id":69378444689442,"sku":null,"price":169.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"S","offer_id":69378444722210,"sku":null,"price":169.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"M","offer_id":69378444754978,"sku":null,"price":169.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"L","offer_id":69378444787746,"sku":null,"price":169.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL","offer_id":69378444820514,"sku":null,"price":169.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2XL","offer_id":69378444853282,"sku":null,"price":169.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3XL","offer_id":69378444886050,"sku":null,"price":169.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4XL","offer_id":69378444918818,"sku":null,"price":169.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5XL","offer_id":69378444951586,"sku":null,"price":169.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Custom","offer_id":69378444984354,"sku":null,"price":169.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0919\/0486\/8386\/files\/Degrade-leather-shirt.png?v=1792877593","url":"https:\/\/motojp.store\/products\/degrade-leather-shirt-662418eb","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}