Definition: Pleather


Updated 10/08/07 8:46 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 13 comments

Pleather

Pleather Plastic leather. It's a slang term for synthetic leather made out of plastic. For some, pleather is a derogatory term, implying that it is used as a substitute for genuine animal hide leather to cut costs. Give pleather a chance in these Stella McCartney Satin/Patent Platform Pumps, $595. Read more

Look of the Day: A Cable-Knit Thanksgiving


Updated 11/24/11 3:05 AM · Posted by FabSugar · 0 comments

Leather Shorts and Cable Knit Sweaters Street Style

We're always searching for new daring styling combos and what better way to test drive our new favorite look today, courtesy of Fab reader JessLeeA. With a day full of Thanksgiving festivities ahead, we want to look chic, but feel comfortable. Her chunky cable-knit two-toned navy and tan sweater is family gathering appropriate without seeming boring. With the addition of a well-placed Chanel Read more

Glitter for Grown-Ups


Updated 04/26/11 3:34 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Glitter Fashion and Accessories

We're thrilled to present our favorite story from Lucky Magazine! Glitter makes me happy. The word alone awakens my childhood self and evokes whimsical recollections of Barbie's shimmery turquoise pleather jumpsuit and the brightly colored, sparkly puffer paint I used to decorate my brothers' Fruit of the Loom undershirts. Sadly though, the glitter obsession didn't last long. In fact, it ended Read more

Nine West Steps Into the Fragrance World


Updated 11/07/11 2:51 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 0 comments

Nine West to Launch Perfume

Do you love the smell of five-inch platforms in the morning? Then you'll be very happy to know that Nine West, purveyor of overly high heels and cute ballet flats, has signed a licensing agreement with fragrance giant Firmenich. That means it's only a matter of time before a Nine West scent is unveiled. We'll be extremely disappointed if there isn't a leather note — or at least a pleather one. Read more

Love It or Leave It? Roaring Flame Filled Pants


Updated 03/19/12 3:30 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 38 comments

LED Flame Pants

What do you get when you mix pleather with LED flashing lights? A pair of glow in the dark, ready-to-wear Vegas pants of course! Featured on 7 Gadgets these, how shall I say this, "unique" pair of pants deserve their own category in geeksugar's geek wear collection. Therefore, the first person who sends me a picture of themselves wearing these pants gets a geeksugar t-shirt. No questions asked! Read more