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Recent Examples of cordovan
The color palette included natural colors, sulphur colors (brown/black and gray/black), cordovan with a black coating over it and purple, which Sebla Onder, Orta’s marketing and sustainability manager, said has been trending up for the last two years.
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Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 22 Apr. 2026
The selection of a cordovan upper bumps it by an additional $1,850; while choosing ostrich, lizard, or crocodile increases it by a further, $2,450, $2,650, and $4,200, respectively.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 31 Jan. 2024
For the best deal, check out the light brown elk-mountain red combo for $62 down from $100, or the dark brown cordovan and squash pair that are starting at $60.
—Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2023
Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 22 Apr. 2026
The selection of a cordovan upper bumps it by an additional $1,850; while choosing ostrich, lizard, or crocodile increases it by a further, $2,450, $2,650, and $4,200, respectively.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 31 Jan. 2024
For the best deal, check out the light brown elk-mountain red combo for $62 down from $100, or the dark brown cordovan and squash pair that are starting at $60.
—Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cordovan
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Holmes wore Malone Souliers’ Koko, a 45mm thong mule made in embossed calfskin leather with a basket-like texture.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
2 June 2026
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The watch is housed in a 40mm pink gold case and paired with an Astral Blue calfskin strap.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2026
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As a new baseball season gets underway, here’s hoping that the owners’ memories are jolted by the smell of Cracker Jack® and horsehide.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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Garvey, the former Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres first baseman and National League most valuable player in 1974, has played the baseball card to the hilt, even passing out autographed horsehides at many campaign stops.—
Thomas Elias,
The Mercury News,
9 Mar. 2024
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Get Tough Purchase ones made from cowhide, goatskin, or pigskin leather or abrasion-resistant canvas that will be harder for thorns to penetrate.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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The first violins were strung with sheep intestines, while early timpanis bore heads made from goatskin.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
13 Mar. 2026
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Some of the Native Americans depicted in these pages are clad with only a deerskin loincloth.—
Peter C. Mancall,
The Conversation,
25 May 2026
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Before the lean-to was finished, Tom crawled into it and wrapped the deerskin around his feet without taking his boots off.—
Elwyn "Bud" Myers,
Outdoor Life,
11 Mar. 2026
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To elevate your own sporty shorts, try finishing off the look with an A.L.C cropped ivory tank top with sulfurous Castaigne kidskin slides.—
Alexandra Gurvitch,
Vogue,
8 Aug. 2017
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At the end of the film, Sandy Olsson (played by the late, great Olivia Newton-John) emerges for the splashy closing number wearing a leather moto jacket, skintight sharkskin pants, and heels.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
3 Sep. 2025
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Chef Phillip Frankland Lee’s bites will include tastes like Roasted Bone Marrow nigiri finished with soy, sea salt, and freshly grated wasabi on sharkskin – for a night that is sure to not only be delicious but full of creativity and excitement.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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It is designed for total adaptability, with an adjustable and removable crossbody strap and an interior featuring a triple compartment and slip pocket lined in luxurious nappa lambskin.—
Kristen Bateman,
Vogue,
21 May 2026
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Celine ballet high lace-up boot in lambskin, $1,700 The low profile on this Celine spring/summer 2026 boxing boot lands somewhere between a boxing shoe and a ballet flat.—
Julissa James,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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The boots are crafted with soft sheepskin, which naturally wicks away moisture.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
3 June 2026
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The Petite Malle, inspired by the traditional Louis Vuitton trunk, down to the sheepskin lining.—
Alina Cho,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
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“Cordovan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cordovan. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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