Alligator Skin

Alligator Skin

Alligator Leather - Exotic Luxury Fashion

The American Alligator, also known as alligator Mississippiensis, or just simply Gator is one of two species of alligators known in the world. The other species is in China, is not as big as its American sibling and therefore does not have the same quality leather products deriving from its skins. The American Alligator is found in the wild throughout the Southern United States. There are estimated to be millions of Alligators in the United States. No longer on the endangered species list, there are now farms that breed Alligators to be tanned and alligator meats and leathers packaged and shipped throughout the US and the world. There is a great demand for alligator leather products, since the leather is highly durable and exotic looking in texture therefore alligator skins carry a heavy price tags.

Alligator leather products have been crafted and sold in NY as early as the late 1800's. Browsing the archives of New York Times and other North Eastern papers in circulation at that time will show that there were advertisements that offered "exotic alligator leather" items such as bags, suitcases, alligator boots and alligator shoes. Since that time the trade of alligator skins has skyrocketed in the US as many country's worldwide have attempted to follow up American Alligator leather trends. From the high fashion industry in Italy, to sweat shops in Thailand, designers and producers have been importing this exotic leather to design and produce some of the most fascinating leather items for over a century.

Still today some of the best designed and made alligator apparel comes from here in the US. Western Cowboy Boot maker, Luccese has been making cowboy boots for over 100 years. Lucchese alligator boots are a icon of American style, rugged exuberance. Another exquisite designer responsible for crafting some of the most elegant and sharp alligator shoes in fashion today is Mezlan. Handcrafted in Spain and Italy Mezlan shoes define the character of today's distinguished gentlemen.

Alligator leather is known to be a more versatile leather than other exotics including crocodile leather, so artisans and craftsman can produce luxury leather items such as alligator leather belts, wallets and watch bands to compliment alligator footwear. Because of the high demand of Alligator skins, and due to the age old hand made craftsmanship of many alligator leather designers, alligator leather products are luxury items, which generally only the wealthy can afford. In today's economy though, the price tags of once exclusive items have fallen drastically and if you hurry fast you might be able to pick up a pair of Mezlan Alligator Shoes, or Lucchese Alligator Boots, while they are affordable.

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How can you prevent "alligator skin" when making fondant?

I made fondant using corn syrup, shortening, salt, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar, and when i finished it its texture was like cracked if you rolled it. Is there anything you can do to fix it?!

Try a marshmellow recipe, and keep it warm !

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