CH-100 Snap-Closure Leather Choker

What it is

The CH-100 is a black leather choker from Allure Lingerie, made as one wide band that wraps the throat and closes with a snap at the back of the neck. It is a one-size accessory with a completely plain front — no studs, rings, buckles, chain or applied decoration along the face. The style number is CH-100, and it sits in the brand's Leather Wear range alongside its bras, teddies, corsets and garter belts.

Chokers divide neatly into two kinds. Some are built around their hardware, with rings, studs, buckles or hanging pieces doing the work. The CH-100 is the other kind: the band itself is the whole design. That makes it a quieter piece than most of this category, and a far easier one to wear with something that already has a lot going on.

A closer look at the band

The band is broad. Worn, it covers a wide stretch of the front of the throat rather than sitting as a thin ribbon, and that width is what gives the CH-100 a collar line rather than a necklace one. The width stays even from the centre front out towards each side, so the shape reads as a clean horizontal rather than a taper.

The face is smooth, unbroken black leather with a low sheen — a true black rather than a brown-leaning one. It is shaped to follow the round of the neck instead of standing away from it in a flat ring, so the surface shades gently from the upper edge to the lower one the way a curved leather face does.

A line of stitching runs close to the lower edge and turns up at the ends, so the edge is finished rather than raw-cut. Beyond that stitch line, nothing is applied to the front. Every fitting on this piece lives at the back of the neck, which is deliberate: from the front and in profile it is an uninterrupted black band and nothing else.

How to wear it

Put the CH-100 on by holding the band centred against the front of your throat, bringing both ends around behind your neck and joining the snap at the nape. Then rotate the band a little either way until the join sits squarely at the centre back and the band runs level across the front. Doing it in that order — centre first, fasten second — is easier than closing it loosely and trying to shuffle it into place afterwards.

Height on the neck matters more than anything else with a band this wide. The CH-100 is meant to sit on the throat itself, above the collarbone and clear of the jaw, not down at the base of the neck where a pendant would fall. Worn too low it loses the collar line entirely; worn too high it works against the jaw every time you turn your head.

On fit, use the usual rule for anything worn around the neck: you should be able to slip a finger between the band and your skin without forcing it. A choker should rest on the neck, never press into it. If it feels tight, if it bothers you when you swallow or turn your head, or if your skin marks under it, take it off. Do not sleep in it, and do not wear it so tightly that it restricts you in any way.

Styling is where a plain band earns its keep. It reads best against skin, so open, scooped, strapless and off-the-shoulder necklines suit it far better than a high collar. Because the front carries no hardware, it layers under a longer necklace without the two pieces fighting, and it sits easily alongside a busier outfit — a laced corset, a harness-style teddy or a studded garter belt — where a second decorated piece at the throat would be one thing too many. If you are building a co-ordinated look, the rest of the brand's Allure Lingerie leather pieces share the same black finish.

Caring for the leather

Wipe the face of the band with a soft cloth, dry or barely damp, and let it air-dry away from direct heat. Leather does not want to be soaked, machine-washed or dried on a radiator — water carries the finish and heat draws the moisture out of the hide, which is what leaves a once-smooth face stiff and cracked along a fold line.

Store it flat, or loosely curled the way it is worn, rather than folded sharply in half. A crease pressed into a leather band tends to stay. Keep it out of prolonged direct sunlight, and as with any dark leather accessory, keep it away from pale fabrics.

If care instructions are supplied with the item, follow those in preference to this general guidance — they come from the maker and are specific to this piece.

Who it's for

This is a costume and lingerie accessory for adults 18 and over, bought mainly for styling. It suits anyone putting a look together: with lingerie, with leather wear, for photography, for a party or costume outfit, or as part of the dress-up side of the BDSM category it is listed under.

A plain band is also the sensible first choker to own. Hardware-heavy collars are striking, but they commit you to one particular look; a smooth black band goes with far more, and it is the one you reach for when the rest of the outfit is already doing the talking.

Good to know

• One size. A one-size neck band will not suit every neck, so check the sizing information on this page before ordering and get in touch if you need more detail.
• If you are after rings, studs or a hanging pendant, this is not that style.
• Leather is a natural material, so grain, depth of colour and surface character vary a little from piece to piece. That is normal and not a fault.
• Keep it away from small children, and do not let it be used as a toy.
• Orders ship in plain, unbranded outer packaging with no product names or images on the outside.
• For adults 18 and over.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the CH-100 choker fasten?

It fastens with a snap closure at the back of the neck. That keeps the front of the band completely clean, and it means the choker goes on and comes off in one movement rather than needing to be threaded, laced or buckled.

What is the CH-100 made of?

The CH-100 is a leather choker, finished in black with a smooth, low-sheen face and a stitched edge. Looked after as leather — wiped rather than washed, kept away from heat — the face stays smooth.

Is the CH-100 one size, and will it fit me?

Yes, it is a one-size choker, which means it is cut to a single neck measurement rather than being offered in a size run. One size is not the same as every size: if your neck is noticeably slimmer or fuller than average, check the sizing detail on this page before you order rather than assuming it will work.

How do I clean it?

Wipe it with a soft cloth, dry or very slightly damp, then let it air-dry away from direct heat. Do not submerge it, machine-wash it or put it near a radiator, and follow any care instructions supplied with the item ahead of this general advice.

How is my order packaged?

Orders ship discreetly in plain outer packaging with nothing on the outside to indicate what is inside — no product names, no images and no category wording. The card descriptor is equally neutral.

Product information compiled and reviewed by the Gear Isle product team. We transcribe product specifications directly from manufacturer packaging. Found an error? Tell us.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Adult novelty device for adults 18 and over. Consult a licensed healthcare professional before use, especially if you have a medical condition. Keep out of reach of children.