In the 1940’s the crop grew popular for pairing with a high waisted jean and midis. In the 1960s Jane Birkin’s was the crop top’s best endorsement—and ever since, runway designers and celebrities have made the crop top a wardrobe staple for all-season dressing. One wonders if, when Gianni Versace imagined his leather bustier crop top in the early 90’s, he had any idea of the legacy he would leave for his brand.
Versace
Tom Ford
Among the many iconic designers of the time, Azadiene Alaia and Alexander McQueen also created their own leather crop top signatures – still seen today as their recreation continues to appear at the forefront of fashion.
Alexander McQueen
Versace
From Versace and McQueen to Tom Ford and Alessandra Rich, make your own personal statement with one of my 10 top leather crop tops that will easily pair for that modern, iconic, powerful look!
With the sad passing of philanthropist, singer and actress Olivia Newton John, comes the reminder of the iconic leather jacket that her character Sandy wore in the famous Grease movie scene. From movie scenes, music memories and celebrity red carpet moments,
Think small is where RLSD takes a look at some of the companies around the world that we think are doing the right thing with leather. This is a greenwashing free zone – no matter what they produce, sustainability is at the heart of what they do.
Dezeen, the online Architecture and Design Magazine, has launched a Virtual Design Fair and we couldn’t help but notice how many designers use leather as their material of choice!
YaWen Zhang, from Zhoukou, Henan Province is currently studying for a Master’s degree in Fashion Design and Manufacturing at Wenzhou University. She enjoys researching social trends and consumer psychology.
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