Fab 5: Leather weather
Credit to Author: Stephen Snelgrove| Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2019 18:00:28 +0000
There’s nothing like a fall breeze to make you want to whip out your sweaters, coats, and leathers. The best thing is, there are more choices than ever when it comes to wearing skins.
Yes, there’s faux leather (also called vegan leather by fancy types) and genuine leather, but there are also styles to suit every aesthetic, from jumpsuits and paper bag-waist pants to dresses, blazers, jackets and more.
Rebecca Tay discovers five luxe leather styles to add to your wish list right now.
Looking for an alternative to a basic black blazer for work? Make a strong statement at the office with this luxe Lafayette 148 New York calf hair collarless jacket. Team with a cream silk blouse and navy or black cigarette pants, wide-leg trousers, or any skirt for a look that’s contemporary and chic in equal measure.
Saks Fifth Avenue, saksfifthavenue.com | $3,205
Everyone’s loving Keanu Reeves right now (how amazing was he in Always Be My Maybe?), this year marks the 20th anniversary of The Matrix, and you’ve probably noticed that we’re really into ‘90s style again. The bottom line? You need a Neo-appropriate trench coat, and this tailored black leather ‘Estela’ style by homegrown brand Mackage fits the bill nicely.
Mackage, mackage.com | $1,450
If you’re not ready to squeeze yourself into skinny leather leggings again (it feels like they’ve only just finally left mainstream fashion, after all), reach for these ‘Veda’ leather pair instead. Cropped and roomy throughout the leg, they’re a much more modern silhouette — and, like their skinny predecessor, just team with ankle boots and you’re ready to go.
Reformation, thereformation.com | $460
Love it or hate it, vegan leather isn’t going anywhere — and while it may not necessarily be any better for the environment, there’s no denying that it has much less of a direct impact on animal welfare in particular. If faux is for you, consider this ‘Pelli’ wrap skirt by Babaton, which is perfect for work, date night, and weekends alike.
Aritzia, aritzia.com | $98
It was love at first sight the moment we spied this Zimmermann ‘Espionage’ butterscotch leather jumpsuit — though not so much the case for its hefty price tag. Clearly, it’s a splurge piece, but when it’s this good, we’re sure we can find plenty of reasons to take the plunge.
Holt Renfrew, holtrenfrew.com | $3,445