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Leather — faux or for real — is our Winter wardrobe's slick best friend. Come Spring, it becomes much trickier to wear these tanned pieces for an ultralight feel. Not to worry, just look to the Spring '12 runways for instant gratification. Phillip Lim sent models out in pastel-hued leather moto-inspired vests, while Thakoon opted for bolder solid tones set against structured pleated skirts Read more
Can't seem to find the gusto to don a leather dress? Look to Kate Moss and Carine Roitfeld for inspiration. No doubt, the two are working it in their identical long-sleeve leather dresses. Kate Moss added some rockability to the high-neck cut by accessorizing with sexy bare legs, a studded belt, and pointy-toe pumps. In comparison, the French Vogue editor covered her stems with sexy, sheer black Read more
A leather dress is one way to shake up the red carpet. Lindsay Price shook it real good at the USC Music Video Program gala in LA. She showed up wearing a fitted leather dress topped with a brown belt, finished with stacked bangles and leopard pumps. Short, not so sweet, but to the point. The actress reminds us that adding a belt to a frock can completely change its appearance for the better. Read more
Reasons we love leather: We have been on a leather jacket binge for months (seven total), Barneys's Simon Doonan and Julie Gilhart cheekily taught us how to wear it, we know how to prevent it from wrinkling — we're just leather McLovin'. And we know everyone else is feeling the love when good girls like Emmy Rossum bust out in a black leather bustier dress by Ina Soltani. Damn, girl. We asked Read more
Ignore the strangely ghoulish look on the model's face and take a look at this Marc by Marc Jacobs Leather Dress ($828). The shift-shaped cut and slight cowl neck lend a classy '70s vibe and I'm loving the zipper detailing on the back. Rarely do I see a leather dress done right so props to Marc. Do you agree? Take all of my Love It or Hate It Polls here! To post your selections go to the Love It Read more
Cannes wasn't the only place to do glam-spotting this week — a bevvy of stars here at home, across the pond in London, and even in South Korea turned out in their cocktail finest to fete the MoMA and more. Hilary Rhoda perfected the body-con fit in a curve-hugging knit cocktail dress for the MoMA's NYC festivities, while Kate Bosworth showed off modern-day ladylike minimalism in a Read more
For a super Summer-inspired fix of flirty frocks, colorful bags, and must-have sandals, look no further than the stylish celebs making the rounds at Coach's cocktail-cum-charity benefit party in LA yesterday evening. Aside from the brand's slick leather-and-tassel satchels providing a cool accessorized boost, we loved the variety of sunny styles — girlie, muted sophistication, and all-out Read more
Cindy Crawford knows how to rock one sexy leather dress — Stylelist What to pack for a long, sunny Summer weekend — Olivia Palermo Does The Great Gatsby accurately depict 1920s style? — HuffPost Style Jenna Lyons on J.Crew before Mickey Drexler: the company was "vanilla" — Fashionista The Real World celebrates 20 years of reality, fashion, and more — The Daily Beast Thoughts on Read more
Jessica Alba layered up a breezy maxi dress and made quite a case for adding a denim vest to our Summer wardrobe staples while out in LA. Her jean topper is just the thing to toughen up her easy day dress, giving it just the right dose of cool. Really, Jessica's dress is just the starting point for this street-styled ensemble; we love that she plays up her seasonal add-ons, slipping into metallic Read more
Charlize Theron and her Snow White and the Huntsman director Rupert Sanders posed together during a press event in Tokyo today. Charlize chose a fitted leather dress for the occasion, which comes after a string of appearances in London, Berlin, and Madrid with her costar Kristen Stewart. The duo recently split up to continue promoting their project with Kristen popping up in Mexico City just Read more
