What I Want Now: Leather!
Leather, both faux and real, is popping up all over the place. From leather leggings to leather-sleeved blazers to leather bracelets, it’s a huge trend for fall 2012. What’s more: Red leather. Not for the faint of heart, this trend has been big on the red carpet, seen on several celebs, including Elizabeth Banks and Maria Sharapova. No matter what color skin you wear, know that you’re surely on top of one of this season’s major style trends.
Left to Right: DKNY Black Sleeveless Leather Shift Dress from Macys (faux leather version HERE); ANN.C Red Leather Dropwaist Shirt Dress from Free People; MICHAEL Michael Kors Faux Leather Leggings from Macy’s; Trifecta Triple Wrap Leather Bracelet from Stella & Dot; Faux Red Leather Blazer from Chico’s; 525 Leather Trim Blazer from Neimen Marcus.
Other hot leather trends for fall 2012:
* Leather shift dresses and skirts
* Leather “t-shirt style” tops
* Ox blood, bright red, grey and blue colors
* Leather detailing, such as leather sleeves or leather trim
* Laser-cut or lace-like leather details
