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Try The Trend: Luxe Leather

This edgy accent fabric is going strong, transforming jackets, dresses and tops worn by red carpet regulars and street-chic stars into rocker pieces. Shop the hot items we found here!

By Celia L. Smith · January 28, 2013October 28, 2020
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Button Up

Give your preppy button down a little edge with a leather bodice style like Jennifer Hudson’s.

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02
Casual Chic

Like Alicia Keys, give your casual weekend wear a little boost and replace your cozy sweatshirt with one hugged in leather.

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03
Fully Armed

Chic, busy mom June Ambrose takes an everyday military style by Bally and amps it up with leather sleeves.

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04
Dainty Details

If you’re a girly-girl like Kerry Washington, find a frock with accents like sleeves or a cute collar covered in leather.

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05
Fancy Fabrics

If you’re a fashion pro like Angela Simmons, step up your leather style to something more original and intricate like embellishments and mixed fabrics.

06
Pretty Peplum

Faux leather collar peplum, Oasis, $65, oasis.com.

07
Military Moment

Faux leather lapel military car coat, Oasis, $145, oasis.com.

08
Deco Designs

Genuine leather deco clutch, Miss Selfridge, $68,  us.missselfridge.com.

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The Bomb

Faux leather sequin bomber cardigan, $44, us.missselfridge.com.

10
Mod Mini

Leather patch mini skirt, Dorothy Perkins, $44, dorothyperkins.com.

11
Peplum Party

Faux leather peplum skirt, Dorothy Perkins, $59, dorothyperkins.com.

12
Tougher Than Leather

Cashmere blend and leather sweater, Reed Krakoff, $950, netaporter.com.

13
Blank Canvas

Canvas leather sleeved jacket, H&M, $60, hm.com.

14
Divine Denim

Moto premium leather sleeve denim jacket, $250, Topshop, topshop.com.

15
Fashion Army

Faux leather sleeved trench coat, Helene Berman, $240, theoutnet.com.

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