Dark, racy and beautifully cut, black
leather makes a serious return this autumn. Photographs by Craig McDean
Yes, mistress: Valentino’s
floor-sweeping trench says you have it all under control
Leather trench coat $8,738, Valentino.
Leather knickers, $180, to order, Obscure Couture. Ankle boots, to order.
Proenza Schouler.
Note the new special effects: luxuriate
in Lanvin’s sophisticated ribbing for a moment
Laminated leather Cardigan, $5,325, Lanvin.
Leather shirt with neck tie, $690, to order, Obscure Couture. Leather skirt,
$4,485. Leather shoes, $1,455. Both Azzedine Alaia from a selection at Dover street
Market, Harvey Nichols and Matches. Wrist gloves, $338, Yves Saint Laurent.
Hair: Malcom Edwards. Make-up: Peter Philips. Nails: Sophy Robson. Set design:
Andy Hillman. Digital artwork: Robert Moore Studio. Model: Suvi Koponen.
Fashion editor: Jane How
Wrapping up means business this season,
and mulberry’s quilted bomber comes bow-tied
Quilted leather Jacket, $2,700. Leather
trousers, $1,493, both Mulberry. Leather shirt with neck tie, $690, to order,
Obscure Couture. Wrist gloves, $338, Yves Saint Laurent.
It isn’t only tissue-thin leathers that
are high on desirability: a heavy grain toughens up a trench
Cropped leather trench coat, from $3,030.
Felipe Oliveira Baptista at Avenue32.com. Wrist gloves, $338. Yves Saint
Laurent. Leather shoes, $1,455. Azzedine Alaia from a selection at Dover street
Market, Harvey Nichols and Matches.
Hussein Chalayan softens the urban black
biker with unexpected textures and twists
Leather jacket, $2,790, Chalayan. Leather
trousers, $1,770, Sportmax. Leather gloves, $405, Gucci.
Work Givenchy’s leather with ease (canny
ankle cuffs will curtain bulk)
Jacket, from $3,675, Givenchy by Riccardo
Tisci, from a selection, at Harrods, Harvey Nichols and Selfridges. Calfskin
trousers, $7,710, Hermes. Shoes, $671, Celine, at Dover street Market and
Selfridges.
Dior reimagines the leather shirt in
light, lady like form, complete with pussy bow collar and peplum
Lambskin peplum top, $3,900, Dior. Leather
shirt with neck tie, $690, to order. Obscure Couture. Wrist gloves, $338, Yves
Saint Laurent
The best Armour for the season isn’t an
all-weather jacket, but a functional and butter-soft leather track trouser
Leather shirt, $7,710. Leather trousers,
$7,710, both Hermès. Leather ruffle Collar, from $113, to order. The Girl &
the Gorilla. Leather shoes, $716. Céline, at Dover Street Market and Selfridges
