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Recent Examples of patent leatherSo don’t wait to snag the 60-percent off Taekwondo Sneakers, $48 Barreda Decode, Jennifer Lawrence’s Tokyo Sneakers, or the patent leather Sambas Dakota Johnson just made a cool-girl staple.—Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 8 Jan. 2026 Hadid wore straight-leg blue denim jeans tucked into some patent leather knee-high Pucci boots—shoes repurposed for NYE, and sourced by Hailey and Kendall fave Chloe Vintage—with a faded, numbered vintage red sports t-shirt, an oversized black leather jacket, and a buckle belt.—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2026 Ballet Flats Lace and sheer fabrics have been trending lately, and there’s no better way to test out the style for yourself than a long, lacy black dress and a pair of patent leather flats.—Abby Morgan Lebet, Glamour, 24 Nov. 2025 The clever case also zips closed for security, and it’s covered in striking vegan patent leather for a luxe-looking touch.—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for patent leather
The design reworks the Gel-Quantum 360 I AMP’s entire upper, stripping away the mesh and suede overlays for a nearly one-piece construction.
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Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
6 Jan. 2026
The lining is 100 percent cow suede, which adds to the luxurious feel, and the durable hardware gives the bag a premium look that will withstand regular wear.
The crocodile was seen swimming with the dead canine clamped between its jaws on Monday, per WESH.
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Kirsty Hatcher,
PEOPLE,
3 Nov. 2025
The new species moves the evolutionary clock on dyrosaurids back a few million years earlier than previously believed, an essential stepping stone in understanding crocodile evolution, Saber told McClatchy News in an email.
Rocky’s example showcases an 18-karat gold case and a black alligator strap that perfectly complements his black and yellow ‘fit.
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Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
8 Nov. 2025
For accessories, Stewart often turns to solitaire diamond earrings and simple rings, with her top jewelry brands including Van Cleef & Arpels’ pendants and Cartier, with the Tank watch in metal bracelet and alligator straps, as a staple piece.
Thus far, the Air Jordan Mule has been seen in the aforementioned Luminous Green and snakeskin looks along with pony hair cow print, black and burgundy patent leather and soft suede.
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Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
20 Dec. 2025
Hudson, who recently returned to cheerleading, continued her sartorial snakeskin theme at UNC's final game with her sheer pants, which had a blue snakeskin print and flared edges.
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