patent leather
noun
pat·ent leather
ˈpa-tᵊn(t)- 
British usually ˈpā-
: a leather with a hard smooth glossy surface
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The shoes are crafted in a glossy, burgundy patent leather with decorative broguing on the vamp, which is a signature detail of many of Thom Browne’s shoe designs.
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Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
The reflective finish was reminiscent of patent leather and picked up the shimmery tones on her eyes too.
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Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
23 June 2026
Between the patent leather toe cap and the dainty bow, these pretty burgundy ballet flats are all about adorable details.
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Jordan Julian,
InStyle,
21 June 2026
When have patent leather purses ever mixed well with sandy beaches?
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Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
8 June 2026
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Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
The reflective finish was reminiscent of patent leather and picked up the shimmery tones on her eyes too.
—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
23 June 2026
Between the patent leather toe cap and the dainty bow, these pretty burgundy ballet flats are all about adorable details.
—
Jordan Julian,
InStyle,
21 June 2026
When have patent leather purses ever mixed well with sandy beaches?
—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
8 June 2026
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“Patent leather.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/patent%20leather. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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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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