Soft leather (8)
'soft leather' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for suede that I've seen before include "Leather with flesh side rubbed to velvety nap" , "Soft goatskin" , "Hide from kids" , "leather material" , "Kid possibly" .)
(Other definitions for buckskin that I've seen before include "horse" , "Soft, yellowish suede leather" , "Type of leather" , "Soft leather or wool fabric" .)