patent leather
noun
pat·ent leather
ˈpa-tᵊn(t)- 
British usually ˈpā-
: a leather with a hard smooth glossy surface
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And then there are contemporary finds, like Miu Miu’s brown patent leather or G.H Bass’s chocolate suede pair.
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Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2024
This faux patent leather version, which has a flattering cropped fit, is perfect for wearing with jeans, dresses, skirts, and other styles.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 11 Oct. 2024
The same method as cleaning linoleum works for buffing scratches or scuffs out of patent leather, soft white leather, sneaker midsoles, or vinyl.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2024
Sprouse coordinated with a black overcoat, layering it over a white tank top, blue jeans, and patent leather shoes.
—Violet Goldstone, WWD, 2 Oct. 2024
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Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2024
This faux patent leather version, which has a flattering cropped fit, is perfect for wearing with jeans, dresses, skirts, and other styles.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 11 Oct. 2024
The same method as cleaning linoleum works for buffing scratches or scuffs out of patent leather, soft white leather, sneaker midsoles, or vinyl.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2024
Sprouse coordinated with a black overcoat, layering it over a white tank top, blue jeans, and patent leather shoes.
—Violet Goldstone, WWD, 2 Oct. 2024
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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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