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Who Wore It Better? Luscious Leather LBD

FabSugar — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:00:22 PST

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 tights and tough, suede ankle boots. Notice how Moss tossed her hair up, while Carine kept hers down. Tell me, which leather lovin' lady do you prefer?

Celebrity Style: Lindsay Price

FabSugar — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 11:00:22 PST

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.

Vince Leather Shift Dress - Sold Out	Stunning Vista Belt - Sold Out
Jinny Kim Neverland Pump in Leopard Patent - Sold Out	Vintage Bangle Set - Sold Out
Brahmin classic tuscan collection checkbook clutch - Sold Out

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Trend Alert: The Leather Dress

FabSugar — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 09:00:22 PDT

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 you how you liked a Marc by Marc leather dress this Summer; how do you feel about the leather dress now?

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Marc by Marc Jacobs Leather Dress: Love It or Hate It?

FabSugar — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 06:00:22 PDT

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?

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Runway Trend to Try Now: Leather Opera Gloves and Dresses

Marisa Tom — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 04:50:35 PST

Along with the fabulous Fall '12 outerwear we've been seeing, there's another emerging trend that's high up on our "coveted style" list. Luckily, this one doesn't require us to wait to emulate its ultra-cool proportions. We're talking about the leather opera-length glove-and-dress look, of course. As seen at Diane von Furstenberg, Tommy Hilfiger, Rachel Zoe, Carolina Herrera, Rag & Bone, and Yigal Azrouël, this ladylike pairing strikes up a nuanced and nostalgic feel with all the right attention to stylish detail. Simply put, designers have injected their Fall '12 collections with a totally refreshed spin on a retro classic look. It's a quick Spring styling coup - just accent flirtier floral print dresses with long Winter gloves, or take notes straight from the runway on how to pull of this easy, elegant dressing matchup in darker color combos. Click through the widget below and shop your favorite gloved pairings now.

From left to right: Carolina Herrera, Rachel Zoe, and Diane von Furstenberg

Marc by Marc Jacobs Fall 2012

Chi Diem Chau — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 19:22:09 PST

The Marc by Marc Jacobs collection was all about the schoolgirl gone grunge. Loose trapeze-like dresses and combat boots melded with pleated skirts and pretty bouclé coats resulting in a mashup of feminine cool tinged with military touches. The main focus were full-skirted dresses made in floral prints, metallic finishes, plaid, velvet, and sheer mesh. Outerwear featured a standout fur collared anorak and plenty of ladylike coats. We were especially smitten with the polished textural coats, nipped in at the waist with leather belts. For accessories, Jacobs highlighted a range of structured satchels, military caps, and punkish lace-up boots. Read more highlights below, then see the complete collection in the slideshow.

Trends: Full skirts, bouclé, plaid.
Colors: Red, blue, black, gray, brown, gold.
Key Piece: The fur-collared anorak coat and full-skirted dresses were key standouts.
Accessories: Lace-up boots military boots, structured satchels, military caps.
Who Would Wear It: We can easily see Lauren Conrad or Elle Fanning wearing the cute dresses and coats.

Rodarte Fall 2012

Marisa Tom — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 12:35:12 PST

Leave it to Kate and Laura Mulleavy to not only draw a star-studded front row - hello, George Lucas, Natalie Portman, and Dakota Fanning - but to deliver a stellar, 1940s-inspired Fall '12 collection too. One part cave-drawing-infused, one part retro femme, and one part Australian outback-reminiscent, Rodarte showcased a beautiful mix of totally girlie pieces with both red-carpet appeal and wearable ladylike style. The sister duo paid close attention to feminine details á la Peter Pan collars, artfully structured ruffles, and metal star appliqué hair combs. Yet, never ones to shy away from throwing some quirk into the picture, they added literal hand prints to long, flowy evening gowns and added cowboy buckles to double-strap leather belts. The biggest covet-worthy takeaway from today's show? After several seasons of collaborating with key shoe designers like Nicholas Kirkwood and Christian Louboutin, the Mulleavy sisters debuted their first-ever in-house shoe collection. We're calling it: Rodarte's two-tone pumps with heels made of plexiglass, sexy dominatrix-inspired spat heels, and lace-up boots will be Fall '12 It girl items. All in all, it's a gorgeous autumnal lineup, just begging to be worn.

Trends: Cropped cable-knit sweaters, hand-print chiffon dresses, and 1940s-inspired silhouettes.
Colors: Warm, earthy tones like rust and terracotta juxtaposed against cool neutrals.
Key Piece: Super-cute chunky cable-knit sweaters paired with terracotta-hued trousers; diaphanous hand-print chiffon dresses.
Accessories: Ladylike round-toe pumps with heels made of plexiglass or filled with sand, sexy lace-up gladiator-inspired spat heels. Look out for the subtleties in each heel design.
Who Would Wear It: Front-row attendees Natalie Portman and Dakota Fanning are high up on the list, but we think a plethora of A-list talent will be clamoring to wear this collection. Don't be surprised to see Taylor Swift, Alexa Chung, Kirsten Dunst, and Elle Fanning flaunting Rodarte's wares, too.

Tory Burch Fall 2012

Chi Diem Chau — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 10:13:30 PST

Tory Burch's Fall collection was inspired by "the idea of a prim girl who's under the spell of the wrong kind of guy." The results? An array of prim and polished looks injected with just the right amount of librarian girl sexiness. Sultry lace dresses showcased embellished collars, peplum tops were adorned with sequins, and pencil skirts were decorated with frilly hemlines. Burch also gave new life to tweed and tartan; a pair of knockout leather tweed-printed pants were the highlight of the show. Meanwhile, a cozy selection of bouclé jackets and angora sweaters provided texture and warmth. For accessories, the designer featured patent spectator shoes and a range of heavily embellished chain bags and floral clutches. More details below.

Trends: Leather, bouclé, metallics, daytime sequins, botanical prints.
Colors: Blue, red, forest green, purple, gold, beige.
Key Piece: We loved the modern take on the tweed-print leather separates.
Accessories: Spectator shoes, floral earrings, sequin hair pins, tortoise bags, floral-embellished clutches.
Who Would Wear It: Girls looking for elegant, yet sexy looks like Sarah Jessica Parker and Brooklyn Decker.

Karen Walker Fall 2012

Brittney Stephens — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 06:40:17 PST

A little '60s mod, a little well-played kitsch - Karen Walker zeroes in on a playfully smart Fall '12, complete with paisley, pops of bold color, gold statement pieces, and her signature sunnies topping off every look. The designer was inspired by sea monsters and Victorian-age romanticism, as well as the Jules Verne novel 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea for her Fall collection -culminating in a totally wearable group of fun, feminine pieces. Get the full breakdown below.

Trends: Shimmery gold jackets and jacquard dresses, Victorian-inspired ruffled collars, plaid jackets reminiscent of Cher Horowitz.
Colors: Canary yellow, charcoal gray, navy, orange.
Key Piece: The gold metallic brocade dresses; the yellow mohair sweater with wool skirt.
Accessories: Low-heeled ankle boots and clodhopper heels by Beau Coops; wristlets and leather gloves; and of course, colorful, '60s-chic sunglasses.
Who Would Wear It: Quirky-cool It girls like Kirsten Dunst, Alexa Chung, and Chloë Moretz.

Chris Benz Fall 2012

Chi Diem Chau — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:26:27 PST

Chris Benz described his retro collection “like a little kid watching your mom getting ready for a holiday party.” For Fall, the designer took a trip to the '50s and '60s with a festive array of sequins, lamé, and floral prints complete with throwback bouffants. Vibrant-hued trousers and cropped jackets were fresh and fun, while voluminous tulle skirts and metallic dresses provided a quirky twist to party dressing. More details below.

Trends: Full skirts, cropped jackets, pleats.
Colors: Citron, red, eggshell, black, gray, green.
Key Piece: The floral pants and structured wool coat pairing was the prefect mix of vintage modern.
Accessories: Red, green, and black pumps, leather gloves, statement jewelry, striped scarves.
Who Would Wear It: Girls who crave fun party looks and a new twist on separates.

Vince Leather Shift Dress - Sold Out	Helmut Lang Black Knit And Leather Dress - Sold Out
LaROK Bianca Metallic Silver Dress - Sold Out	See by Chloe Leather Dress - Sold Out
Alice + Olivia Leather Curve Dress - Sold Out	Leather Dress - Sold Out
Silver Screen Leather Dress - Sold Out	Jean Paul Gaultier Leather-Striped Mini Dress - Sold Out
Versace Leather Dress - Sold Out	Diane von Furstenberg Women's "Ms Russell" Leather Dress - Sold Out
Madison Marcus Leather Dress in Black - Sold Out	Rag & Bone Noir Leather Dress - Sold Out

Oasis Placement Lace Dress - $116.38	TOUCH - Long leather gloves - $99.90
Easton Pearson Striped cotton and lace dress - $855.00	Peachoo + Krejberg Long leather glove - $599.00
Bluebell paisley maxidress - $225.00	Rosie - $146.00
Vivienne Westwood Anglomania Pannier printed cotton dress - $710.00	Barneys New York Long Mixed Gloves - $129.00
Valentino Lace detail crepe de chine dress - $3,490.00	CAROLINA AMATO Opera-Length Leather Gloves - $288.00
Love 21 Billowy Layered Dress - $29.80	Barneys New York Long Cable Knit Gloves - $275.00
Single Victoria Belted Dress - $210.00	Forzieri Women's Silk Lined Black Italian Leather Long Gloves - $126.00
Dkny Agnes Floral Slip Dress - $295.00	Club Monaco Catherine Long Gloves - $99.00