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Leather Fashion Show
Moe Kelso (wardrobe provided by Vivian Shyu) was here to remind us that leather is back and it has only gotten sexier and more versatile!
Leather can be worn with everything from jeans to a little cocktail dress and we are seeing it in more new treatments than ever (washed leather, laser cut, ruffles and new colours)!
The innovation in leather has not been limited to how it looks, but more importantly how it feels! The expanding leather market has traded the traditionally hard and heavy horsehide to include the softer, treated leather of lamb, goat and yes, even pigs for a softer hand feel.
Watch the segment in episode 158
Classically chic
Suede shirt with navy pants and a side camel bag
Peggi is in a western style, camel suede shirt. Suede is a type of leather made from the underside of the skin and is identified by its napped (raised) finish. Though not as durable as traditional leather, it is perfect for more delicate uses in clothing and was first used to make gloves.
Paired with a pair of navy pants, this is a timeless combination that will never go out of style. Peggi's outfit was finished with a camel clog - very hot for the season (as seen on Chanel's runway for spring).
Where to get it:
Suede shirt from Zara $129.00
Leather bag from H&M $149.00
Leather update
Pieced brown leather skirt with a silk floral blouse and bone shoulder bag
A classic silhouette updated in leather! Strips of brown leather have been pieced and pleated together to create a universally flattering a-line skirt.
If wearing leather, pair it with feminine touches to soften the look. Worn with a silk floral blouse on top, and a bone purse, this outfit is pretty but not distracting from your statement skirt. Grey shoes are a great neutral for this pretty ensemble.
Where to get it:
Pieced skirt from The Bay $325.00 (on sale for $169.00)!
Bag with Gold Hardware from Danier $169.00
Your go-to Jacket
Beige/Grey leather jacket with striped sweater and grey khakis
The men's leather jacket is an investment piece that you will keep for years to come, so keep the details clean and simple so it remains a timeless piece in your wardrobe. This new breed of leather jacket is supple, fitted and not heavy - perfect for your go-to jacket!
This jacket does feature a great zipper closure at the wrists, which is both functional and stylish, allowing your arms to pass easily through a fitted arm. Keep the zippers closed for a cleaner, dressier look and open for more casual occasions.
Where to get it:
Leather Jacket from Danier $499.00
Shoes from Oliberté $115.00
Devil's in the details
Cropped eyelet laser cut jacket with jeans
A beautifully detailed, laser cut leather jacket in taupe is worn casually with a pair of jeans - perfect for a movie or casual dinner out. This eyelet jacket is so versatile you can wear it over a dress for a feminine, dressed up look for the office.
The hook and eye closures on the front of this jacket allow you to wear it open or closed, without distracting from the cut leather. The soft peplum in the back of the jacket emphasizes your shape and gives a nice definition to your waist.
Where to get it:
Eyelet leather jacket from Danier $349.00
Urban Ease
V-neck t-shirt over leather leggings
When thinking of wearing leggings or tights as pants - ensure that they are of a heavier fabrication - you don't want to look like you're missing a skirt or dress over them! With that said, leather leggings are an easy and comfortable way to put together a rocker chic look. We chose a more structured legging with leather paneling on the side, for comfort, over a full leather look.
A studded bag was thrown into the mix to add some visual interest to an otherwise very streamlined ensemble.
Where to get it:
Leather leggings from Danier $199.00
Studded leather bag from Danier $129.00
Scallopini
Ivory leather blazer over jeans and t-shirt
This leather blazer has been washed a hundred times and wears like your favourite shirt! The scalloped edging on both the lapels and belt reinforce the soft lines in both the cut and feel of the blazer. You can also customize the look by adding your own skinny belt in a complimentary colour.
Worn over a classic polka dot dress, this jacket would also look fabulous with your favourite pair of jeans and t-shirt.
Where to get it:
Leather blazer from Anthropologie $380.00
Transitional leather
Navy leather shirt with faded jeans and runners
Leather is not limited to any one season - and a leather shirt can be great to transition through the seasons! This navy leather shirt is traditional in it's styling, keeping the details clean and not trendy. It's soft and not too boxy. An investment piece, this shirt will get better with age.
Wear this shirt casually with a pair of your favourite jeans, and a great pair of kicks!
Where to get it:
Leather shirt from Danier $299.00
Shoes from Oliberté $115.00
Two-tone
Black leather vest over white jeans
The knit paneling on the sides of this vest from allows for comfort and a nice, slim fit. This black leather vest is worn over a pair of white jeans, for a crisp, uncomplicated look.
Where to get it:
Leather vest from Danier $199.00
Leather Lady
All leather look - leather jacket and leather pencil skirt
Not for the faint of heart, an all leather look must be carefully executed. Ensure that your pieces make a beautiful pair, and fit you well! The name of the game is sleek and sexy.
This jacket has ruching at the neck with a motorcycle inspired side zip. Jersey has been used under the arms for comfort and mobility. You can't go wrong when paired with the classic pencil skirt - the leather is soft and moves with the body.
Where to get it:
Leather jacket from Danier $449.00
Leather pencil skirt from Danier $299.00
Royally Regal
Suede Royal Blue shift Dress
This royal blue suede shift dress speaks volumes! Coloured suede and leather make an impactful statement; so use the K.I.S.S. (Keep it simple sally!) policy when dressing.
Worn with silver accents, this dress features an exposed back and is perfect for a night out!
Where to get it:
Suede dress from H&M $99.00
Metallic clutch from Banana Republic $95.00
Urbane Cyclist
Motorcycle jacket with grey t-shirt, black jeans and boots
Undisputedly rugged and sexy, the motorcycle jacket has been around since the days of James Dean and isn't likely to go away, anytime soon. Motorcycle inspired jackets' generally feature a mandarin collar with a fold-over button tab. A boxier cut, the motorcycle jacket fits like a classic jean jacket and can be worn thrown over a t-shirt and your favourite pair of jeans to instantly jazz up an otherwise plain ensemble.
Keep the details to a minimum and look for a soft, leather that moves with you - the days of
stiff leather are over!
Where to get it:
Jacket from Danier $499.00.
Shoes from Oliberté $115:00
Emerald Isle
Emerald top with leather pants
These leather pants are classic, you may even have a pair in your closet!
We have dressed these pants up with a great hit of emerald green, in a slouchy batwing top. Complete your outfit with a statement bracelet and you are ready to take on the night!
Where to get it:
Pants from Danier $299.00.
Final Words: Care
Leather can be worn with everything from jeans to a little cocktail dress and we are seeing it in more new treatments than ever (washed leather, laser cut, ruffles and new colours)!
The innovation in leather has not been limited to how it looks, but more importantly how it feels! The expanding leather market has traded the traditionally hard and heavy horsehide to include the softer, treated leather of lamb, goat and yes, even pigs for a softer hand feel.
Watch the segment in episode 158
Classically chic
Suede shirt with navy pants and a side camel bag
Peggi is in a western style, camel suede shirt. Suede is a type of leather made from the underside of the skin and is identified by its napped (raised) finish. Though not as durable as traditional leather, it is perfect for more delicate uses in clothing and was first used to make gloves.
Paired with a pair of navy pants, this is a timeless combination that will never go out of style. Peggi's outfit was finished with a camel clog - very hot for the season (as seen on Chanel's runway for spring).
Where to get it:
Suede shirt from Zara $129.00
Leather bag from H&M $149.00
Leather update
Pieced brown leather skirt with a silk floral blouse and bone shoulder bag
A classic silhouette updated in leather! Strips of brown leather have been pieced and pleated together to create a universally flattering a-line skirt.
If wearing leather, pair it with feminine touches to soften the look. Worn with a silk floral blouse on top, and a bone purse, this outfit is pretty but not distracting from your statement skirt. Grey shoes are a great neutral for this pretty ensemble.
Where to get it:
Pieced skirt from The Bay $325.00 (on sale for $169.00)!
Bag with Gold Hardware from Danier $169.00
Your go-to Jacket
Beige/Grey leather jacket with striped sweater and grey khakis
The men's leather jacket is an investment piece that you will keep for years to come, so keep the details clean and simple so it remains a timeless piece in your wardrobe. This new breed of leather jacket is supple, fitted and not heavy - perfect for your go-to jacket!
This jacket does feature a great zipper closure at the wrists, which is both functional and stylish, allowing your arms to pass easily through a fitted arm. Keep the zippers closed for a cleaner, dressier look and open for more casual occasions.
Where to get it:
Leather Jacket from Danier $499.00
Shoes from Oliberté $115.00
Devil's in the details
Cropped eyelet laser cut jacket with jeans
A beautifully detailed, laser cut leather jacket in taupe is worn casually with a pair of jeans - perfect for a movie or casual dinner out. This eyelet jacket is so versatile you can wear it over a dress for a feminine, dressed up look for the office.
The hook and eye closures on the front of this jacket allow you to wear it open or closed, without distracting from the cut leather. The soft peplum in the back of the jacket emphasizes your shape and gives a nice definition to your waist.
Where to get it:
Eyelet leather jacket from Danier $349.00
Urban Ease
V-neck t-shirt over leather leggings
When thinking of wearing leggings or tights as pants - ensure that they are of a heavier fabrication - you don't want to look like you're missing a skirt or dress over them! With that said, leather leggings are an easy and comfortable way to put together a rocker chic look. We chose a more structured legging with leather paneling on the side, for comfort, over a full leather look.
A studded bag was thrown into the mix to add some visual interest to an otherwise very streamlined ensemble.
Where to get it:
Leather leggings from Danier $199.00
Studded leather bag from Danier $129.00
Scallopini
Ivory leather blazer over jeans and t-shirt
This leather blazer has been washed a hundred times and wears like your favourite shirt! The scalloped edging on both the lapels and belt reinforce the soft lines in both the cut and feel of the blazer. You can also customize the look by adding your own skinny belt in a complimentary colour.
Worn over a classic polka dot dress, this jacket would also look fabulous with your favourite pair of jeans and t-shirt.
Where to get it:
Leather blazer from Anthropologie $380.00
Transitional leather
Navy leather shirt with faded jeans and runners
Leather is not limited to any one season - and a leather shirt can be great to transition through the seasons! This navy leather shirt is traditional in it's styling, keeping the details clean and not trendy. It's soft and not too boxy. An investment piece, this shirt will get better with age.
Wear this shirt casually with a pair of your favourite jeans, and a great pair of kicks!
Where to get it:
Leather shirt from Danier $299.00
Shoes from Oliberté $115.00
Two-tone
Black leather vest over white jeans
The knit paneling on the sides of this vest from allows for comfort and a nice, slim fit. This black leather vest is worn over a pair of white jeans, for a crisp, uncomplicated look.
Where to get it:
Leather vest from Danier $199.00
Leather Lady
All leather look - leather jacket and leather pencil skirt
Not for the faint of heart, an all leather look must be carefully executed. Ensure that your pieces make a beautiful pair, and fit you well! The name of the game is sleek and sexy.
This jacket has ruching at the neck with a motorcycle inspired side zip. Jersey has been used under the arms for comfort and mobility. You can't go wrong when paired with the classic pencil skirt - the leather is soft and moves with the body.
Where to get it:
Leather jacket from Danier $449.00
Leather pencil skirt from Danier $299.00
Royally Regal
Suede Royal Blue shift Dress
This royal blue suede shift dress speaks volumes! Coloured suede and leather make an impactful statement; so use the K.I.S.S. (Keep it simple sally!) policy when dressing.
Worn with silver accents, this dress features an exposed back and is perfect for a night out!
Where to get it:
Suede dress from H&M $99.00
Metallic clutch from Banana Republic $95.00
Urbane Cyclist
Motorcycle jacket with grey t-shirt, black jeans and boots
Undisputedly rugged and sexy, the motorcycle jacket has been around since the days of James Dean and isn't likely to go away, anytime soon. Motorcycle inspired jackets' generally feature a mandarin collar with a fold-over button tab. A boxier cut, the motorcycle jacket fits like a classic jean jacket and can be worn thrown over a t-shirt and your favourite pair of jeans to instantly jazz up an otherwise plain ensemble.
Keep the details to a minimum and look for a soft, leather that moves with you - the days of
stiff leather are over!
Where to get it:
Jacket from Danier $499.00.
Shoes from Oliberté $115:00
Emerald Isle
Emerald top with leather pants
These leather pants are classic, you may even have a pair in your closet!
We have dressed these pants up with a great hit of emerald green, in a slouchy batwing top. Complete your outfit with a statement bracelet and you are ready to take on the night!
Where to get it:
Pants from Danier $299.00.
Final Words: Care
- Most leather products do come pre-treated. To ensure a long-life, spray your leather before wearing it. If it does see rain, dry your leather and re-spray with a reputable protectant.
- Never store your leather in plastic - it's natural and needs to breathe!
- Be careful when applying lotion, perfume, or any oil-based products as they can cause staining and damage.
- If you ever need your leather professionally cleaned, treated and protected, do some research and take it to a reputable pro!
