Apply the slightest touch of leather to an outfit and your inner rebellion immediately catches sight of its escape route. There is something about the dark, slick, and edgy material that has the ability to change one's personality. A leather biker jacket courtesy of
Burberry Prorsum can boost confidence, forming the feeling of empowerment as though nothing and nobody can get in the way, and a pair of
long, leather gloves can suddenly make someone feel sexier and seductive in their manner.
This season, however, sees leather in a new light. It's not just all about black- pastels make an appearance at Acne, as does bright red at Thakoon. Christopher Kane incorporated leather trims into his radiant blue dresses and lilac leopard print jackets, and there are plenty of leather sleeves about (Hello
3.1 Phillip Lim,
DKNY ,
Karl,
See by Chloe and
Missoni ) that it seems designers could not bare to miss out on being a part of the trend in one way or another.
But for many designers, it's all about fully embracing the material head-to-toe and the result is what you would expect: mysterious, seductive, and
full of attitude.
Topshop Unique, Hermes, Paco Rabanne, Ter Et Bantine, Givenchy, Valentino
À la high street
Asos, River Island, Mango, La Redoute
How will you wear it?
