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Recent Examples of patent leather
In support of the fashion house’s event, both wore Christian Louboutin shoes; Jada wore black Clou Noeud Spikes 150 Platform Slingback Peep Toe Pumps with silver studs, while Will wore black patent leather boots.
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Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 22 Jan. 2026
Of course, Hadid made the faux leather shoulder bag look just as expensive as the rest of her designer collection by pairing it with a patent leather pencil skirt, white bodysuit, and black pumps, pulling her hair back in a refined updo.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 17 Jan. 2026
Pumps, in slick patent leather or a statement-making animal print, instantly elevate a pair of baggy pants.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 16 Jan. 2026
In glossy patent leathers and with house emblems, these spring-ready shoes build on fall’s modern prep look, offering a sharp and intentional anchor for crisp shirting and pleated trousers.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2025
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Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 22 Jan. 2026
Of course, Hadid made the faux leather shoulder bag look just as expensive as the rest of her designer collection by pairing it with a patent leather pencil skirt, white bodysuit, and black pumps, pulling her hair back in a refined updo.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 17 Jan. 2026
Pumps, in slick patent leather or a statement-making animal print, instantly elevate a pair of baggy pants.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 16 Jan. 2026
In glossy patent leathers and with house emblems, these spring-ready shoes build on fall’s modern prep look, offering a sharp and intentional anchor for crisp shirting and pleated trousers.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patent leather
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For starters, it's made from an ultra-soft suede that instantly elevates the most basic ensembles.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
30 Jan. 2026
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Prices for the layering pieces range from $136 to $160, merino sweaters are $175 to $225, cashmeres start at $345 and outerwear opens at $175 and goes up to $895 for suede.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
30 Jan. 2026
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That money is reserved for kids who live in ZIP codes with a median family income of $150,000 or less and who won't get the $1,000 seed money from the Treasury.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Jan. 2026
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But the dead kid’s eyes held her to the corner of 110th.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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The river, the jungle, and the crocodile are all active forces in the story.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
29 Jan. 2026
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Her purse, a small crocodile Hermès Kelly in the brand's signature orange hue, costs a whopping $42,500 on resale sites.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
29 Jan. 2026
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So, while the ice was decreasing — reducing the bears’ ability to hunt for seals — their fat reserves were growing.—
Amarachi Orie,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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Also, check for cracks around air conditioning vents and along window seals.—
Emma Ashe,
Southern Living,
30 Jan. 2026
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And unlike elegant formations of soaring birds or massive herds of trekking antelope, these creatures make their annual journey via vast blue highways of the Pacific.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Zebras, warthogs, antelopes with horns that looked like long, twisted lollipops.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Jan. 2026
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These boots offer 100 percent waterproof protection and excellent warmth with their Thinsulate insulation and removable sheepskin footbed.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Jan. 2026
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Skip the sheepskin and go for a classic leather.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
16 Jan. 2026
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Going behind-the-scenes of the Jungle Cruise is fascinating, seeing the detail of the animatronics of the ride, but also how the alligator’s individual teeth were handcrafted and all that went into building it.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
22 Jan. 2026
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The eleventh picture included two black matte alligator Hermès Birkins, which retail for around $100,000 resale.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
20 Jan. 2026
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While Earle, 25, repped her alma mater's team colors in a green jersey, the former pageant contestant sported outwear in her signature snakeskin print.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
20 Jan. 2026
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The tiger swap landed after a 2025 year where Rihanna treated snakeskin like a repeatable neutral.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
19 Jan. 2026
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“Patent leather.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patent%20leather. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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