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Recent Examples of patent leatherAmal’s custom Haider Ackermann for Tom Ford gown featured ruching throughout and dainty patent leather straps, which coordinated with her shiny pumps and envelope clutch.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
3 Sep. 2026 Patrolling in pairs and marked by their black patent leather tricorn hats, the Guardia Civil sometimes forced refugees back into France but more often threw them into spartan jails until the British or the American consul sent for them.—Literary Hub,
31 Aug. 2026 This style has a breathable mesh upper that’s ideal for preventing overheating indoors and in between seasons, but the shoes are also available in faux leather, microsuede, and patent leather materials.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
17 Aug. 2026 The second suspect is described as having braids that extend past his waist who was wearing an orange-and-white Von Dutch ball cap, a dress shirt with a bow tie, white suspenders, dress pants, and patent leather dress shoes.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for patent leather
The Lightblaze Sneakers are functional and cool, combining responsive support with trending details, including suede, animal print, and metallic accents.
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Kaelin Dodge,
InStyle,
6 Sep. 2026
King and Winfrey’s twin moment consisted of calf-length tan suede booties, the style comparable to silhouettes from Frye.
Deputies provided medical aid at the scene, including applying a tourniquet and a chest seal, before the man was taken to a hospital in critical condition.
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Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
10 Sep. 2026
The buds' ability to block out sound was astonishing, given the lack of an inner-ear seal.
While the tents have the most charm, imo—ivory canvas walls, Adirondack chairs on wooden porches, true beds with sheepskin throws and wooden frames—the cabins and suites are unsurprisingly the more comfortable option.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Sep. 2026
The Zora ballet flat features a suede upper and a sheepskin lining and trim while the lightweight Quill ballet flat is covered in Spanish Merino fur and grounded by a rubber outsole, with an adjustable strap.