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Home · Fashion

Top 10: Leather Looks We Love

Don't call it a comeback -- leather has always been cool, even in warm weather. Check out which stars are rocking it right.
By Celia L. Smith · Updated October 28, 2020
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#10: Estelle

What: Estelle’s motorcycle jacket at the 42 movie screening in New York City.

Why: The moto jacket is a London staple so of course Brit singer Estelle pulls it off with effortless swag and a turban on the red carpet.

Top 10: Leather Looks We Love
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02
#9: Jennifer Hudson

What: Jennifer Hudson’s leather pants at Free The Children’s first ever We Day in the U.S.

Why: J-Hud shows she still has curves in leather pants that fit like a glove. To get this body-hugging look try a pair like Hudson’s which has knit fabric in the back for a more snug feel.

Top 10: Leather Looks We Love
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03
#8: Ciara

What: Ciara’s leather pants and booties at Music Choice’s SWRV TV Network in New York City.

Why: Take it from Ciara, leather leggings are the new staple to wear casually even for a city-chic stroll.

Top 10: Leather Looks We Love
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04
#7: Jada Pinkett Smith

What: Jada Pinkett Smith’s leather coat leaving the Good Morning America studios in New York City.

Why: We love leather and we love lace, so the two together make a winning combination.

Top 10: Leather Looks We Love
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05
#6: Alicia Keys

What: Alicia Keys’ leather jogging pants at the NBA All-Star half time game in Houston, TX.

Why: Key’s leather jogging pants is the flyest item to own right now. You can dress it up with heels or dress down with cool kicks, it’s super versatile.

Top 10: Leather Looks We Love
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06
#5: Taraji Henson

What: Taraji Henson’s peplum top and skirt at Chaka Khan’s Birthday Party in New York City.

Why: We love how Henson still maintains a dainty sensibility in this sleek leather look. The pretty peplum and frilly skirt pulls away from the body making it perfectly demure and not overly sexy.

Top 10: Leather Looks We Love
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07
#4: Zoe Saldana
Zoe Saldana
Top 10: Leather Looks We Love
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08
#3: Angela Simmons

What: Angela Simmons’ leather ensemble at New York Fashion Week.

Why: Balancing a killer all–black everything look with pops of color makes it a bit more playful.

Top 10: Leather Looks We Love
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09
#2: Wynter Gordon

What: Wynter Gordon’s leather get-up on the Perez Hilton show.

Why: The singer is so hipster chic! The leather bolero and bandeau (covered by her waist-length locks) plus mini skirt softened up by white T-strap sandals is adorable.

Top 10: Leather Looks We Love
10
#1: Zoe Kravitz

What: Zoe Kravitz’s Alexander Wang ensemble at her Swarovski Crystallized jewelry launch in New York City.

Why: This it girl’s leather Wang dress with cut-outs is exactly how you pull off the trend in warm weather. And the sleek leg wrap sandals only make the look hotter.

Top 10: Leather Looks We Love
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