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Recent Examples of patent leather
So 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.
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patent leather
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The suede material is water-resistant and will stretch over time in order to form to your foot.—
Michelle Baricevic,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Jan. 2026
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Finish with a Lisa Yang beanie and Cuyana wrap scarf; a pair of Christen suede clogs grounds the look.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
13 Jan. 2026
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Here, a look at the new kids on the block, arriving just in time for the season.—
Laurie Brookins,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Jan. 2026
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Elk Grove city leaders are now taking steps to ban kids from parking off campus.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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What begins as an energetic adventure spirals into a deadly confrontation with a menacing crocodile, transforming their content creation mission into a desperate fight for survival.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
9 Jan. 2026
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The 62-year-old tech mogul, wearing a black crocodile leather jacket, outlined his ambitious vision for the future, one filled with self-driving cars, robots and other intelligent machines that go beyond the digital screen and interact with people in the physical world.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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Vacuum Bags for Travel TikTok creators swear by vacuum-seal bags for squeezing more clothing into a carry-on.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Jan. 2026
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That rise was clearest when 35-year-old cofounder Ben Palka was ushered into the Pentagon orbit by Pete Hegseth to speak in October behind the Department of War seal at one of Hegseth’s Christian prayer and worship services.—
Tara Palmeri,
Vanity Fair,
12 Jan. 2026
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Bella Italia is known for game dishes such as ostrich, pheasant, antelope, venison, elk, caribou and bison along with house grappa.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Dec. 2025
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One room held a sculpture of a lion devouring an antelope.—
Elise Taylor,
Vanity Fair,
23 Dec. 2025
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The actress stepped out in New York City wearing a black parka, a cozy gray sweater, and most notably, the Ugg Classic Ultra Mini Boots, which are crafted in genuine suede with sheepskin lining, rubber soles, and heel-pull tabs.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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The Mini Maxi has a shorter height than the original style, and it’s made with curly sheepskin on the uppers for an extra-insulating material.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
5 Jan. 2026
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And no one at the hotel had ever mentioned the incident again, out of respect for the alligator hunter’s feelings.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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Along with black sunglasses and tan Ugg boots, Lawrence topped off the wintry ensemble with The Row's burgundy alligator Lady Bag.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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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.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
20 Dec. 2025
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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.—
Natasha Dye,
PEOPLE,
2 Dec. 2025
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“Patent leather.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patent%20leather. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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