variants
or less commonly suède
1
: leather with a napped surface
2
: a fabric finished with a nap to simulate suede
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While Emily would never pair a massive Balenciaga City Bag with brown suede sneakers, Collins had no such qualms with the look while traveling across Europe last summer.
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Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 4 June 2026
Aeyde’s soft suede flats in baby blue pair well with light-wash denim in a similar shade.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 3 June 2026
Drivers needed a super-thin sole to feel the pedals, a rounded heel to pivot smoothly around sharp European switchbacks, and a tight suede fit.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
Quince’s Italian Leather Asymmetrical Mini Shoulder Bag features a similar silhouette, high-quality leather construction, and luxurious suede lining.
—Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
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Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 4 June 2026
Aeyde’s soft suede flats in baby blue pair well with light-wash denim in a similar shade.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 3 June 2026
Drivers needed a super-thin sole to feel the pedals, a rounded heel to pivot smoothly around sharp European switchbacks, and a tight suede fit.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
Quince’s Italian Leather Asymmetrical Mini Shoulder Bag features a similar silhouette, high-quality leather construction, and luxurious suede lining.
—Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
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“Suede.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/suede. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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