Do people care if it's patchwork leather? Absolutely. Most aren't rude enough to mention it because they're not the ones who have to wear the thing. When I received mine, the patchwork was a rude surprise not mentioned in the advertisement. It looks as if pieces of scrap have been sewn together. That's exactly what has been done. I'm not against scraps, but I don't enjoy my patchwork quilts in leather either thank you. The coat fit terribly and smelled absolutely atrocious. The new leather smell isn't very attractive to begin with, but I believe some excess sent must have been poured onto this coat. It was unbearable. I have never had that issue before. I donated the coat to the local high school drama department the next day. Given the price, I shouldn't have been such a fool and at least it was leather. I would still give it one star for that, even if zero were an option. This coat is baggy, ugly, and cheap looking, but You get what you pay for.