The leather industry is both important in fashion as well as safety. In 2009, U.S. shipments of leather belts alone reached $92 million. This is an industry that is quite well. Jim Morrison’s pants, Michal Jackson’s glove, and the jackets worn by historic icons such as General Patton, James Dean and Joan Jett, have all influenced people to flock to and purchase fine leather goods. Today, there aren’t as many people wearing eccentric leather outfits like that of the 1950s, 60s, 70s and, especially, the 80s. There are, however, some high-fashion leather trends that are still causing people to look…