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Home · Street Style

Street Style: Tougher than Leather

It's more than just a seasonal statement, leather is a fashionista fave worn all year round. From hats to heels, see how these edgy, leather-clad ladies are rocking the trend.

By Celia L. Smith · November 14, 2012October 28, 2020
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Stylist Athanaelle Paul wears an H&M skirt, Rainbow distressed top, DIY shoes and Alexander Wang bag.

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Blogger Candice Ranin wears a vintage top and Nu.I by Vikki skirt.

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Stylist Fanny Bourdette-Donon wears a top and shorts by Kevork Kiledjian and Acne shoes.

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Blogger Sai Sankoh wears a vintage mix.

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Beauty expert Shalea Walver wears a DKNY jacket, J.Crew pants and Elizabeth and James shoes.

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Marketing executive Bozoma Saint John wears an Arden B. jacket, H&M shorts with Prada shoes and bag.

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Style expert Daisy Lewellyn wears a leather shift dress.

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Designer Andrea Pitter wearing a Uniqlo jacket, Pandora tights and Bass shoes.

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Blogger Claire Sulmers wears a pleated black dress and spiked heels.

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Renne Adrienne Smith wears a Kiki de Montparnasse top, Kenneth Cole skirt, Prada glasses and Yayoi Kusama for Louis Vuitton shoes.

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Market and beauty editor for CR Fashion Book Shiona Turini wears a Michael Kors sweater, Sportsmax jacket and Prada shoes.

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Stylist Jacqueline Jackson wears a Bebe top, vintage blazer and Givenchy skirt.

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EIC of Idol mag UK Rebecca Moore wears a Topshop top, River Island pants, Celine bag and Office shoes.

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Celebrity stylist June Ambrose wears an Honor dress, Plein Sud jacket, AQS hat and a Costume National belt.

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Ndoema wears a vintage leather dress and tribal belt with Ungaro shoes.

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Designer Ndoema wears a Diesel jacket, Dolce & Gabbana pants, custom bag and BCBGMAXAZRIA shoes.

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Blogger Jennifer Jean-Pierre wears a Surplus jacket, Zara skirt and Yves Saint Laurent shoes.

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Blogger Tamara Baptiste wears an American Apparel top, Forever 21 skirt, Bebe belt and Dollhouse shoes.

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Actress Tika Sumpter wears a Monica Chiang outfit and Alice + Olivia shoes.

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Trend Alert: Ladies in Leather

This model tops off her look in a draped leather jacket.

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Image and communications director Hounkratin Nadine wears a Paris vintage mix.

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Trend Alert: Ladies in Leather

This fashionista wears a full-on leather look.

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Trend Alert: Ladies in Leather

This fashionista sports a cropped leather jacket with high-waist, wide-leg pants.

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This fashionista sports sleek metallic leather pants.

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Trend Alert: Ladies in Leather

Blogger Karen Blanchard wears a Forever 21 top, DIY skirt, Elizabeth & James shoes and Pierre Alessandro bag.

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Lori Land, co-founder of Churchills of Mount Krisco boutique, wears an Ivan Grandel top, June leather leggings, Pedro Garcia shoes and jewelry from her boutique.

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Medical sales associate Jamie Graham wears a Bebe jacket, Zara top, Abercrombie & Fitch pants and Tory Burch bag.

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Choreographer Luam Keflezgy wears a Maje jacket, BCBG dress and Prada bag.

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