Leather has been everywhere this season – it has been in collections by designers including Stella McCartney, Gabriel Hearst, Acne Studios and of course Bottega Veneta. It is arguably, the breakout trend of 2020, and one of the seasons most covetable looks. But how do you actually wear leather? While the runway collections make it look second nature to make leather embody je ne sais quo, with styling leather you inevitably run the risk of looking too gothic or too grungey. Here’s everything you need to know about styling this season’s hottest trend in ways that are chic, fashionable and timeless – without looking like you’ve stumbled out of a Guns and Roses convention.
Look 1
Jacket: Oh Polly, Bossy Cropped Blazer Jacket, (£23.00)
Top: Weekday, Drew Rib Tank top, (£10.00)
Trousers: LouLou Studios, high waisted leather trousers, (£461.00)
Shoes: Chanel, White Trainers, (£690.00)
Bag: Skinny Dip, Trimmed Tote Bag, (£28.00)
Earrings: Urban Outfitters, Hoop Earrings, (£14.00)
Necklace: Olivia Burton, Cresent Moon, and Star Necklace, (£65.00)
Glasses: AJ Morgan, Round Sunglasses, (£18.00)
Look 2
Jacket: Apparis Leather-look trench coat (£510.00)
Top: Alexander Wang, High Neck Logo Top, (£411.00)
Tracksuit Bottoms: iets Frans, Black Joggers, (£36.00)
Shoes: Adidas Ozweego’s, (£80.96- sale)
Socks: Adidas, Crew Socks, (£13.00)
Earrings: Urban Outfitters, Moon and Star Earrings, (£10.00)
Sunglasses: Prada, PR19US, (£166.50- sale)
Look 3
Suit: Victoria Beckham, Oversized Wool Blend Blazer, (£295,00- sale)
Top: Manning Cartell plunge neck bralette top, (£66.00)
Trousers: Frankie Shop, Pernille pleated faux leather shorts ($59.00)
Bag: ASOS design elongated 90s shoulder bag, (£16.00)
Earrings: Weekday, True Hoop Earrings, (£8.00)
Necklace: Weekday, Rio Necklace, (£10.00)
Look 4
Top: Topshop, White Poplin Yoke Pintuck Blouse, (£29.00)
Shorts: Bottega Veneta, Shirred leather short, (£1,785)
Shoes: AllSaints, Sarris Leather Shoe Boots, (£228.00)
Bag: Prada, Mini vela backpack (£785.00)
Belt: Chanel, Black Belt, (£650.00)
Earrings: Alexander McQueen, pearlescent drop earrings (£540.00)
Bracelet: Alexander McQueen, Thin Twin Skull bracelet (£150.00)
Ring: Alexander McQueen Skull Ring (£140,00) Words and Edits by Marni McFall
Edits by Lucy Gifford
