
The Leather Repair Shop
The ‘make do and mend’ mantra might seem like a phrase from eras gone by, but it’s firmly back in fashion - and you don’t need a degree in needlework to jump on board.
Whether you’re hosting or attending this holiday season, or even staying in, now more than ever is the best time to buy online with the benefit to try in the safety of your own home! For this edition of my leather loves series, I have teamed up with MATCHESFASHION in presenting you with the hottest on trend leather holiday looks sure to impress and bring in the magical holiday spirit we all deserve!
My carefully curated edit is mindful of both of the winter elements and the ease of indoor comfort, offering the best leather craftsmanship and design from our elite international designers.
Uncomplicated, head to toe looks feature belts, shoes, hats and bags for complete coordination with absolute ease! Pair with a crisp shirt or cashmere basic and dress up with your favourite jewels, my edit includes sharp and tailored leather looks—stylish bohemian fare—cool and casual street—to country and city chic and even has a hint of festive rock and roll!
What ever your favourite I hope you find joy, happiness and laughter in this, my festive inspired leather love affair—and have a safe and elated holiday season with your nearest and dearest!
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GG-logo leather and suede cape, Piped knee high leather boots, St Sulpice buckle belt, The Story whipstitched leather shoulder bag, Lyvia pleated leather midi skirt
Hourglass small crocodile-effect leather bag, Spike-toe leather slingback pumps, Open-collar leather trench midi dress, Jensen double-breasted leather trench coat
Cropped leather jacket, Duardo tied-ankle leather tapered trousers, Chain backless leather loafers, Rockstud leather boots, Loulou Puffer small shoulder bag
Pleated leather midi skirt, Seymour spearpoint-collar leather shirt, 1955 Horsebit small leather shoulder bag, Mavis 85 python-effect leather knee-high boots
Kari leather-appliqué cady dress, Oval-heel leather sandals, The Story whipstitched leather shoulder bag
Belted high-rise leather pencil skirt, Cropped biker jacket, Skull crocodile-effect leather cross-body bag, Etienne gathered leather ankle boots
Gorgiee asymmetric one-shoulder leather dress, Promenade cross-strap leather platform sandals, Crystal-embellished grained-leather belt, Cloud leather clutch
Michelle feather-trim leather mini dress, Broadway crystal-fringe leather shoulder bag, Leather platform ankle boots
Detachable-collar lamé mini dress, Izamayeah 130 crocodile-effect leather boots,The H crystals and patent-leather platform boots
Loneya slouched high-neck leather blouse, Cassette small Intrecciato-leather cross-body bag, Luido leather ankle boots
Bow-trimmed faux-leather harness top, Ruffled-pleats cotton-poplin shirt dress, Flared leather trousers, Glam Slam quilted-twill and leather tote bag, Crystal-embellished leather loafers
Balloon-sleeve ruffled faux-leather top, High-rise leather slim-leg trousers, Cloud leather clutch, Lace-up leather ankle boots
Samara belted leather shirt dress, Glam Slam quilted-twill and leather tote bag, The Lido Intrecciato leather sandals, Aviator metal and leather-trimmed sunglasses, Layo studded cone-heel leather calf boots
Lars balloon-sleeve leather blouse, Flared trousers, Neo Classic mini croc-effect leather bag, Brierfield chain-strap pointed leather pumps
Single-breasted patch & horsebit madras coat, 1955 Horsebit drawstring leather bucket bag, Leather-trim Prince of Wales-check midi skirt, Point-toe pearl-Anagram leather mules
Alice point collar faux-leather midi dress, Iside medium leather bag, Mavis 85 python-effect leather knee-high boots
Charles kick-flared leather trousers, Loretta broderie-anglaise collar leather blouse, Tangle small knotted-strap leather cross-body bag, Point-toe leather ballet flats, Kinly leather-trimmed wool-felt fedora hat, Bella 18kt gold-plated buckle leather belt
Images courtesy of MATCHESFASHION
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