Patent leather and PVC are being heralded as some of this fall’s biggest trends, popping up on runways like Louis Vuitton and Chanel. If a full patent leather look is a little too dramatic for you, take a cue from these It girls to incorporate these coveted, glossy styles into your wardrobe.
Patent leather was all the rage recently at Copenhagen Fashion Week in Denmark. Street style maven Veronika Heilbrunner made a bold steps in a pair of black patent leather pants from Haider Ackermann. She teamed her slick skinnies with a fitted crewneck in pastel pink and white high top sneakers for a casual yet cool look.
Pernille Teisbaek, a stylist and co-founder at Social Zoo, also was taken with the patent leather trend. She sported a shiny patent leather miniskirt with a pink top and a pinstripe blazer. In line with her effortless vibe, she rocked a pair of cat eye framed sunglasses to stay cool.
In need of more styling ideas for your patent leather items? Try to create a balance, such as wearing a form-fitting upper for added visual appeal. For a more low-key vibe, wear a simple tee and neutral skirt and spice it up with a patent leather coat. Or, mix things up by experimenting with different textures. You could always try going in the opposite direction, by pairing with faux fur items for more intrigue. Whether you choose to go bold or keep it casual, patent leather and PVC are definitely on the fashion radar this season.
Written by Jade Nicolette
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I appreciate the reminder that you don’t have to go full head-to-toe PVC to participate. A patent coat over basics seems like an easy entry point for this trend.
The Copenhagen Fashion Week examples really helped visualize the trend, especially Veronika Heilbrunner’s black patent pants with pastel knit. That mix of edgy and soft feels surprisingly approachable.
I like the suggestion to balance a glossy piece with something simple, like the tee and neutral skirt combo. Patent leather can feel intimidating, so that tip makes it way more wearable.
Pairing a patent leather miniskirt with a pinstripe blazer like Pernille Teisbaek did is such a smart contrast. It keeps the shine from feeling overdone while still looking polished.
The fitted upper tip is helpful because patent pieces can look bulky if styled wrong. Keeping the silhouette balanced seems key to making the look intentional instead of overwhelming.
The mention of Louis Vuitton and Chanel makes sense because this trend does feel very high fashion, but the street style examples make it feel more realistic for everyday wear.
The idea of mixing patent leather with faux fur caught my attention. That texture contrast sounds bold, but I can see how it would add depth instead of just more shine.