Leather cigarette cases are the fashion industry’s contribution to the smoking lifestyle. In the past the cigarette holder was the kind of smoking accessory that was utilized in an effort to round out a lady’s wardrobe. Today, these accoutrements do not go with the chic of the fashions, yet a leather cigarette case may indeed fit in. Of course, these fashion accessories are a bit of a double edged sword, commercially, since smoking has come into disrepute. On the other hand, many a woman is not at all satisfied with simply putting her smokes and lighter into a purse where the former may get crushed and the latter might become lost. With the advent of the leather cigarette case, the functionality of a semi protective container married to the sleek look and feel of the material made for a winning combination.

There are now all kinds of different containers available. There is the soft leather cigarette case which is available in tan or even darker colors. Sometimes this kind of leather cigarette case is worked into a purse so as to provide a separate compartment for the smokes and lighter. The manufacturer loves this method since it showcases a purse design which is always visible – thus creating name recognition – while at the same time also being appealing to non-smokers who use the compartments for different things.

For those with a flair for the past, there is the Princess Gardner leather cigarette case in either red leather or the famous brown leather with the gold leave design on the front. This leather cigarette case is sized like a soft pack of cigarettes and while it will not permit you to put your lighter into it, it may allow enough room for a flat book of matches.

For the do-it-yourselfer, the DIY leather cigarette case is a great opportunity to create a unique look that will also showcase the owner’s tastes. Use elaborate beading to decorate the leather cigarette case or stitch it yourself out of black leather with tan fringes. The possibilities are endless. This fashion accessory is particularly welcomed amongst the ranks of motor bike aficionados who like the idea of having one-of-a-kind accessories to further showcase their individuality.

While leather cigarette and lighter cases will always lag behind the metal ones – simply because the latter are more durable – the leather cigarette case holder has found its niche with the female market where many of the holders can actually double as temporary purses. It is easy to stuff a driver’s license and a $10 bill into one of these in addition to a pack of cigarettes and a lighter, and there is little else needed when driving the kids off to school in the morning.