patent leather
noun
pat·ent leather
ˈpa-tᵊn(t)- 
British usually ˈpā-
: a leather with a hard smooth glossy surface
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For the occasion, Ice Spice slipped into glossy patent leather pumps with an ultra-sharp pointed toe.
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Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 20 Feb. 2026
Channing selected a navy double-breasted suit and a white T-shirt, completing his look with patent leather shoes.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 20 Feb. 2026
Central Cee’s smoke grey patent leather Air Force 1, featuring Syna World branding and graffiti detailing, reinforces the point.
—Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 19 Feb. 2026
Tall, shiny patent leather heels make for a striking partner with cropped jeans.
—Alex Sales, Glamour, 15 Feb. 2026
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Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 20 Feb. 2026
Channing selected a navy double-breasted suit and a white T-shirt, completing his look with patent leather shoes.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 20 Feb. 2026
Central Cee’s smoke grey patent leather Air Force 1, featuring Syna World branding and graffiti detailing, reinforces the point.
—Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 19 Feb. 2026
Tall, shiny patent leather heels make for a striking partner with cropped jeans.
—Alex Sales, Glamour, 15 Feb. 2026
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“Patent leather.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/patent%20leather. Accessed 24 Feb. 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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