Patent Leather : Patent-ly Trendy

Patent leather red wedges

OMG! This Sam Edelman Dixie Wedge in red patent leather is gorgeous!

I originally spotted it at Revolve Clothing for a very desirable price of $127.00, but I think that when it got marked down to $64.00, all remaining inventory FLEW out of the store! Girls were clammering for these.

Well, these do have a lot going for them!

Patent leather yellow shoes

Yowzer! Take a look at these spectacularly-bright shoes! They're almost neon-like.

I found these at Asos and am sad to report they too are out-of-stock. But, I wanted to show you just how vivid patent leather can be in a yellow color.

When I was in my 20s, I definitely would wear these! How about you?

Patent leather yellow shoes

OK, yes I've already showed you a pair of yellow patent leather shoes, and here's another pair. Those other shoes weren't available at this writing; BUT these ARE!

OMG ... these are Marc by Marc Jacobs, available from Zappos for over $300.00. Too much for me, but hey, after all they are Marc Jacobs! They call this color Cedar; it's also in black and white!

Patent leather brown boots

This is an unusual color for patent leather, I think.

Pictured here is the Veronica Patent Leather Boot from Twelfth St. by Cynthia Vincent.

They're made in Italy, so they command a bit of a price tag at $620.00. I found these over at Shopbop.

Patent leather red jacket

I wanted to show you this trench jacket, called the Big Chill Asymmetrical, for several reasons--it definitely looks like patent leather, but it's really faux patent leather! But, who would know, right?

It's made of 100% polyester coated with 100% polyurethane and of all things can be machine-washable. Try that with your real patent leather; I wouldn't.

This was originally found at Target of all places for an unbeatable price of $29.99!

Patent leather black capelet

You know, I think it was in the 1970s that I had a black patent leather double-breasted raincoat with a self-tie. Boy did I ever get the compliments on that coat!

Well, you can get compliments and be in style with this pretty capelet from Alexander McQueen.

Are you sitting down? Good ... I found this at net-a-porter for $3,390.00!

Patent leather red belt

Oo La La! If you've got the waist, flaunt it with an Elegantly Waisted patent leather belt such as this one!

Red is such a vibrant color and hot in patent leather.

You can find a selection of Elegantly Waisted at Shopbop. But, these belts are not inexpensive!

Patent leather red bag

This is the Maxx New York Bridle Patent Top Handle. It is also available in black and yellow--a hot color.

It's got some styling extras with a zebra stripe fabric lining, brushed gold hardware, top stitching accents, and four metal feet protectors.

What's nice about this patent leather bag is the affordable price of $98.00; plus it ships free from eBags.

Patent leather black bag

I adore this bag which is made in Italy! It's got quite an unique name: King Pin Forbidden Shopper from Marc by Marc Jacobs.

I originally spotted this at eLuxury, but it seems to be out-of-stock.

The Marc by Marc Jacobs brand has been in high demand this past season!

Patent leather orange tote

This is the Pasadena Julia patent leather tote by Kate Spade. It was also shown in a basic black and a basic white version.

The orange color has been a hit this season! You'll have to look around to find one.

This is made from a soft and glassy patent calfskin, trimmed with natural vachetta cowhide, and detailed with the new kate spade logo plate. It retails for $645.00.

Patent leather colorful headbands

If you opted to purchase a Catherine Rapetti patent leather cuff, you may have also opted for a matching headband! I personally like matching fashion accessories to complete my look.

These 1-1/2 inch wide headbands are tres chic and not to unaffordable at $50.00.

Patent leather colorful cuffs

This beautiful patent leather cuff bracelet by Catherine Rapetti was the rage! Not only was it one of the hottest styles of bracelets, the wide cuff, BUT it also was in bright colors AND patent leather.

Get to know Catherine Rapetti for trendy and fashionable jewelry and fashion accessories!

Patent leather pastel crinkle cuffs

If you're personally not into bold colors when trying to make a fashion statement, and you still want to be in style, these are for you!

These patent leather crinkle cuffs from Catherine Rapetti are available in two pretty pastel colors of pink or yellow at $55.00 from her website.

Patent leather black cuff

Picture this in white patent leather as well!

Specially made for that classy woman with that touch of edginess. Encircle that precious arm of yours with this patent leather cuff shamelessly embellished by authentic white river pearls. An instant hit that would jolt even the most jaded of fashion critics. Designed by the dynamic duo of Babylon Sisters.

Priced quite reasonably at $29.99 at Bamboo Closet.

How to clean and care for patent leather?

Dirt adhering to the coating can be removed with a damp cloth, using a mild soap if needed.

Minor scratches and scuff marks in the coating itself can be removed using one of several special-purpose patent leather and poromeric cleaners on the market.

A tip--I used Vaseline petroleum jelly to keep my patent leather shiny and I think this still works! Of course, if you are Cybill Shepherd, you might be using that Vaseline on your face too. ;-)

With wear and tear, patent leather will eventually lose its glossy finish, but will still be smoother than most other types of leather, looking almost rubbery.

Preventive care is to keep patent leather away from other leather, patent leather and pvc items. If you have a soft dust cover, store your item in one.

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