Statement Style: The Leather Dress
It’s that time of year again, when it’s cool enough to rock the leather dress. Arguably the biggest trend this season, reveal your edgy attitude in these rock chick inspired dresses:
Roberto Cavalli – embroidered leather dress
Roberto Cavalli’s amazing mini dress has been meticulously stitched with narrow strips of iridescent leather and embroidered with a symmetrical motif. Make a dramatic entrance by pairing strappy heels with this incredible dress.
£2,725, www.net-a-porter.com
Marc by Marc Jacobs – lena leather dress
Burgundy leather is a big autumn trend, so this Marc Jacobs design is a must have for your new season wardrobes. A lovely shape and fit-and-fare inspired cut is contrasted with the rough-luxe composition.
£1,065, www.mytheresa.com
McQ Alexander Mcqueen – leather peplum dress
The queen of show stopping edgy designs, McQ Alexander McQueen creates this beautifully crafted leather dress with a feminine peplum waist and seamed bodice for a figure hugging fit.
£665, www.julesb.co.uk
Rag and Bone – black crepe leather and suede dress
This dress is a mix of leather and suede with a round neckline and zipped pockets as well as a zip fastening down the front. This quirky fitted dress would look great with biker boots for a biker chick look or with pointed toe heels for a sophisticated look.
£729, www.montaignemarket.com
Channel your inner Greek warrior goddess in this gold leather dress with stitched seams creating a panelled design, figure hugging fit and smooth matte finish.
£220, www.asos.com
Emilio Pucci – leather/lace dress in Nero
Leather and lace make the best of both worlds and a great combination on this dress with a peek-a-boo effect. The patchwork leather and long sleeves give this dress an edgy look.
£1,461, www.stylebop.com
Muubaa – tauri leather and stretch denim dress
A simple yet perfect black leather mini dress made with creamy leather on the front and stretch-denim on the back. Slip on some heels and red lipstick for a flawless look and you’re ready for an evening with your girlfriends.
£229, www.theoutnet.com
Whistles – leather embossed dress
This modern dress features a leather crocodile texture and box shape for those who like a loose look with pocket and zip detail.
£375, www.whistles.co.uk
Miss Selfridge – leather effect cut-out dress
This leather effect dress has cut-out detail on the sides of the dress and features a high waist and skater style skirt.
Helmut Lang – leather trim dress
Feminine and classy, designer Helmut Lang’s off white stretch shift dress design offers tonal leather trims, a v-neck and seam detail. This dress can work in the autumn weather if you pair it with beige accessories, shoes and clutch.
£510, www.bernardboutique.com
Feature: Aimee Neachell