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November 8th, 2011 | 
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AllSaints Marail Dress in Black
The AllSaints Marail Dress is a premium quality fringed leather dress. It is made from panels of leather and features an asymmetrical fringed hemline. Around the neck is embellished with matte black wood, metal beads and large glass jewelled stones. The dress has cap sleeves and falls to above the knee. It is unlined and has a hidden side zip fastening.
It is available in UK sizes 8, 10, 12 and 14.
Material: 100% leather
Style note: This is a cute fringed dress that would be great to wear over the festive season and beyond. The model in the photo on the right has teamed the dress with Rally leather jacket, the char coat, nude tights and the Pretender boots for a funky, layered look.
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Helmut Lang Baby Matte Leather Blazer in Black
This Helmut Lang Black Leather Blazer has shawl lapels and a single button fastening to the front. A single breasted style, the jacket has two horizontal front pockets and is shaped at the centre with angled detail below the button fastening.
There is wool inset detail on the inner side of the sleeves, and the jacket fits true to size.
Available in sizes US 4 (UK 8), US 6 (UK 10), US 8 (UK 12) and US 10 (UK 14)
Fabric and Care: 100% leather; trim: 56% wool, 44% bemberg cupro; lining 95% silk, 5% spandex; professional leather cleanr only.
Style note: This jacket has sleek lines and is an ultra cool item. Made from the softest leather, this jacket would add the finishing touch to so many outfits – smart skinny jeans and leather boots; pussy bow blouse and tailored trousers – it would even add a contemporary edge to your party frock – and keep you warm. The silk lining feels absolutely delicious against your skin.
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McQ Alexander McQueen Leather and Tartan Dress
This McQ Alexander McQueen Leather and Tartan Dress is a wool tartan dress with an asymmetrical leather insert to the right quarter and sleeve of the dress. The dress has a round neck, three quarter length sleeves and falls to above the knee. It has a concealed back zip fastening and is fully lined.
Features include two flap pockets on the front of the dress at hip height.
t is available in sizes IT40 (UK8), IT42 (UK 10), IT44 (UK12) and IT46 (UK 14)
Material: 100% leather and 100% wool
Style note: The unique way that leather and wool tartan have been combined ticks both the heritage and fetish trend boxes – not to mention that this style and the combination of leather and tartan in this way is unique. This is a perfect dress for the hard working city girl to wear to work to take a lead in the style stakes, and it’s also a great dress for a night out too. Complete the look with a leather tote in burgundy or black, dark tights and a pair of black ankle boots.
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French Connection Belinda Brogue Dress in Black
The French Connection Belinda Brogue Dress is a soft, supple black leather dress with cap sleeves, a v neck and a back zip fastening.
The dress is short, falling to mid thigh and it is fully lined.
It is available in sizes UK 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 and 16
Fabric and care: 100% leather; specialist dry clean only
Length: from centre back: 86.4cm / 34″
Code : 71AK6
Style note: This is a cute dress perfect for going out and partying. The leather from which it is made is really supple, and you’ll find that the dress adapts to your shape as you wear it. Complete the look with dark tights, an envelope clutch and a pair of vertiginous platform ankle boots – try French Connection’s Sneaky Croc Clutch teamed with their Janessa shoe boots. The model is wearing French Connection’s Juines Platform court shoes.
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Dom and Ruby Leather and Fur Gilet in Brown
This Dom and Ruby Leather and Fur Gilet is brown is made from genuine sheepskin. It features a hook and eye fastening at the front and has an oversized fur collar with fur lapels that continue down the front of the gilet. The lining is also fur.
The gilet fits small to size – size 10 measures 60cm / 24″ from the nape of the neck to the hemline.
It is available in sizes 10, 12, 14 and 16.
Fabric and care: 100% sheepskin; professional dry clean only.
Style note: Dom & Ruby are prestigious manufacturers of leather and shearling clothing, and this gilet is made from butter soft leather and natural fur. It’s great for wearing this winter, layered over tops and silk sweaters for a warm yet incredibly stylish look.
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AllSaints Luciano Dress in Black Metallic
The AllSaints Luciano Dress is a black metallic dress made from premium stretch leather. It has been garment washed to create a none uniform effect. The dress has a cowl neck, skinny long sleeves and it is a slim fitting body con style, above the knee dress. Features include asymmetrically stitched panels of material with a little ruching to the sides. Under the arm, there is a contrast jersey fabric and the dress fastens with full length exposed zip fastenings at the side seam. It is fully lined.
The dress simply pulls on over the head to fit, you don’t need to open the zips.
It is available in UK sizes 6, 8, 10, 12 and 14.
Material: 100% suede; backing: 90% cotton, 10% elastane; jersey: 70% viscose, 25% polyamide, 5% elastane; lining: 95% acetate, 5% elastane.
Style note: This dress has to be the leather dress of the season – a bodycon, stretchy, metallic leather dress is the party dress of your dream. Steal the model’s style above, and team the dress with nude tights and high heeled ankle boots – such as the new Pretender Boots in black. Alternatively, you could go for a pair of heeled courts such as the Python Serpent Courts.
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Barbour Leather Polar Quilt Jacket in Black or Brown
The Barbour Leather Polar Quilt Jacket is new for the AW 2011 / 2012 season. It is a high quality leather jacket which is fully lined with a deep pink quilted lining. The jacket is from Barbour’s Heritage Collection. Features include a cord funnel collar with a buckle fastening tab, and a central zip and button fastening down the front. There are four pockets on the front of the jacket, one pocket on the left sleeve and a further inside pocket. The cuffs of the jacket are zipped, and there is a detachable buckle fastening belt around the waist to cinch.
There is a Barbour embossed leather brand tag sewn onto the left chest pocket and the stud fastenings and zip pulls are all branded. There is a self coloured Union Jack tag on collar at the back.
Inside, the jacket is lined in a Barbour cotton tartan fabric.
It is available in UK sizes 8, 10, 12, 14 and 16
Sizing: size 8 measures 67cm / 26.5″ from nape of neck to hem.
Fabric and care: outer: 100% leather; lining: 50% viscose, 50% polyester; sleeve lining: 62% nylon, 38% polyester; filling: 100% polyester; professional dry clean only
Style note: This is a fitted jacket that is an on trend look for the new season, whilst being incredibly practical too. The quilted jacket will certainly keep you warm, and the leather outer will stop the wind from biting. British Heritage designer features include the branded metalwear and label on the front, and it will be great fun to wear this jacket over the coming months. Team it with your skinny jeans and leather knee high boots for a fab off duty ensemble.
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D&G Black Leather Jackets for AW 2011 / 2012
This season sees the introduction of three new Dolce & Gabbana black leather jackets.
D&G Black Leather Jacket
The first one is the D&G Black Leather Jacket pictured on the right. This jacket is made from buttersoft leather and is a fitted, panelled style with a central front zip fastening, which is concealed by a stud fastening flap.
The jacket has a round neckline and two patch pockets to the waist at the front.
This dress would look great teamed with skinny jeans, this season’s ubiquitously popular skinny leather trousers and also worn over Little Black Dresses and party frocks to add a contemporary edge. The shaped, panelled design of this jacket is flattering and this jacket is likely to become a wardrobe favourite.
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D&G Biker Black Leather Jacket
The second one is the D&G Biker Black Leather Jacket pictured on the right. This jacket is a real biker style, less feminine and more androgynous than the style above.
This jacket combines leather and wool for a contrast effect. It has a notch lapel, asymmetrical front zip fastening, zip fastening cuffs and two front pockets. There are also stud fastening tabs around the waist to cinch.
The mix of leather and wool is eyecatching, and this jacket would look good teamed with trousers or worn over this season’s stretch leggings. You could also wear it over party frocks for a more contemporary look.
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D&G Double Breasted Black Leather Bomber Jacket
Last but not least, let me introduce to you the D&G Double Breasted Bomber Jacket. This jacket is of a grogeous quality and features a double breasted press stud fastening, two flap top pockets, a notch lapel and press stud fastening to the neck.
The cuffs are zip fastening with stud fastening tabs around them, and the jacket and cuffs have a knitted rib trim in black.
This jacket is made from butter soft leather and will be on trend for many season’s to come. It is a cosy jacket to wear and the double breasted front gives it a dash of uniqueness, adding a dose of off duty cool to jeans, trousers and skirts.
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Rick Owens Shearling Leather Jacket in Slate Grey
The Rick Owens Shearling Jacket is an updated version of the classic Rick Owens leather jacket. This new version is made from the softest of lambskin leathers and has a natural shearling lining.
Features of the jacket include an asymmetic zip fastening at the front, wool panels on the underside of the sleeves, zip pockets at the front and a funnel neck, which can be worn in a number of ways.
The jacket is fully lined in a rayon and cotton blend fabric.
It is available in sizes 40 (UK 8), 42 (UK 10) and 44 (UK 12)
Material: 90% lambskin leather, 10% wool; lining 50% cotton, 50% rayon.
Style note: This is a gorgeous shearling jacket, which is super soft, super light and yet really warm. It’s shown here teamed with a black oversized drape top and skinny leather trousers, but it would also look great popped over a cocktail frock to keep you warm and toasty on colder evenings.
Did you know that Rick Owens is an American fashion designer, but he has lived in Paris since 2003 with his French wife, and he will be showing his new collection at the Paris Fashion Show this week.
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L’Agence Leather Dress in Black
The L’Agence Leather Dress is made from all leather, and is sleeveless with a round neck. The dress has a concealed back zip fastening and panelling, with a full, A line skirt.
This dress is fully lined and fits true to size. It falls to about knee length, depending on your height.
It is available in sizes US2 (UK 6), US4 (UK 8), US6 (UK 10) and US8 (UK 12)
Fabric and care: 100% leather; specialist dry clean only.
Style note: Leather is a huge trend this season, with “fetish” inspired looks at the very heart of the Autumn Winter 2011 season. Get yourself a piece of the action with this luxury leather dress, which is suitable for day or evening wear, depending on the occasion. Complete the look by teaming with leather boots (I love the saw tooth wedge heeled boots by Camilla Skovgaard) and some carefully chosen statement jewellery. The model in the photo is carrying the Marc by Marc Jacobs Snake on a Wire clutch, and wearing the Merle O’Grady Hematite Triangle Collar necklace teamed with the Marc by Marc Jacobs Pavé Galaxy Hinge Cuff.
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