patent leather
noun
pat·ent leather
ˈpa-tᵊn(t)- 
British usually ˈpā-
: a leather with a hard smooth glossy surface
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Like all of the brand’s products, it’s crafted out of recycled water bottles knit into a fabric that’s inherently softer and more pliable than patent leather.
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Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 28 July 2025
In the announcement video, she’s seen wearing a black catsuit with patent leather thigh-high boots, walking in front of a backdrop with the album title written over and over in her signature font.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 21 July 2025
The design holds a bold Americana vibe with iconic symbols like Mount Rushmore, the Liberty Bell, and the White House embroidered over high-quality patent leather.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
Because of the legendary drummer's stylings, while wearing a dark cowboy hat, blending into his electric blue suit and white patent leather cowboy boots standing out on purpose, Vaughan had enough room to add a slight flourish to the track's signature jazzy, surf rock melodic line.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 28 July 2025
In the announcement video, she’s seen wearing a black catsuit with patent leather thigh-high boots, walking in front of a backdrop with the album title written over and over in her signature font.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 21 July 2025
The design holds a bold Americana vibe with iconic symbols like Mount Rushmore, the Liberty Bell, and the White House embroidered over high-quality patent leather.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
Because of the legendary drummer's stylings, while wearing a dark cowboy hat, blending into his electric blue suit and white patent leather cowboy boots standing out on purpose, Vaughan had enough room to add a slight flourish to the track's signature jazzy, surf rock melodic line.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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“Patent leather.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/patent%20leather. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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patent leather
noun
pat·ent leather
ˌpat-ᵊn(t)-
: a leather with a hard smooth glossy surface
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