This is going to be difficult, but I will refrain from making any Matrix comparisons in this story (oops, does that count?). Celebrities are fully embracing a dramatic, kind of uncomfortable trend this winter, and what it lacks in comfort it makes up for in coolness. Leather clothing—real or faux—has become a favorite trend this season of everyone from Rihanna to Taylor Swift to Kylie Jenner. And I'm not talking about just a basic leather jacket—I'm talking about significant pieces of clothing such as a trench coat or a dress.
A few things that I've noticed about the dressed-up trend is that black is the leather color of choice, and it's usually worn after dark. If you, too, want to make leather clothing part of your wardrobe this winter, scroll on to see how stylish celebrities are styling the trend, and shop leather pieces both genuine and faux.
The Celebs That Love Leather Clothing
On Kendall Jenner: Khy Faux Leather Strapless Long Dress ($148); The Row shoes
On Hailey Bieber: Khy Faux Leather Strapless Mini Dress ($98); Alaïa bodysuit; Bottega Veneta bag; Jimmy Choo Romy Pumps ($695)
On Dua Lipa: Fear of God coat and pants; Hermès bag
On Emily Ratajkowski: Miu Miu shirt, shorts, bag, and shoes
On Rihanna: Vintage Versace coat; Saint Laurent leggings; Amina Muaddi shoes
On Kylie Jenner: Khy Faux Leather Open Back Top ($78) and Faux Leather Pants ($118); The Row shoes and bag
On Taylor Swift: Gant trench coat; Versace
Mini Greca Leather Shoulder Bag ($1525); Stella McCartney boots
On Hailey Bieber: Jimmy Choo boots
On Olivia Rodrigo: Coach coat; High Sport
Kick Flared Stretch-Cotton Knit Pants ($860); Christian Louboutin shoes; Oliver Peoples x Khaite 1983c Sunglasses ($524)
On Kendall Jenner: Phoebe Philo jacket, bag, and jeans; The Row shoes
On Elsa Hosk: Saint Laurent coat and jeans; Helsa turtleneck and Chelsea Boots ($578); The Row bag
Shop Our Leather Clothing Picks
Reformation x Veda is where you'll find some of the best leather clothes on the internet.
Pixie Market's faux leather is so good.
Such an outfit upgrader.
I own this skirt in brown and it's divine.
Not your average black leather dress.
What I'll be wearing over turtlenecks this winter.
The fact that it's chocolate brown makes me want it even more.
I love that these are wide-leg.
Found this gem on sale on Nordstrom.
This will make your outfits look so luxurious.
The price is right.
Just add Western boots.
It's giving Kendall Jenner.
Another excellent affordable option.
Agolde's faux leather looks genuine.
So many good outfits start with this.
It only looks expensive.
This washed leather look is very in right now.
Another great wide-leg option.
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