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Fashion Week Made Feasible: Leather Sleeves

Her Campus Placeholder Avatar Debbie Snitcovsky
Her Campus Placeholder Avatar Alexandra Shapiro
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Columbia Barnard chapter.

                                                   Belstaff Fall/Winter 2013, photo by Edward James

                                                          Alexander Wang Fall/Winter 2013, photo by Edward James

 

As temperatures start to drop and Fashion Week begins again, we are forced to start looking for classic and sophisticated new trends. This season, jackets and coats with leather accents, especially sleeves, are everywhere: the leather adds an edge to a piece that would otherwise be considered mundane and boring. In fact, Elle Magazine recently called leather “the fabric of the season.” Not only is it practical, but also it is also chic and cool.

Since these specific pieces above are not accessible to most people, take a look at the look-alike items below. Pair these jackets and coats with anything from leggings and pants to dresses and skirts; they are sure to turn heads.

 

                                                                        W118 by Walter Baker on the Outnet, $118

 

                                                                                        

                                                      Zara Woman Combination Parka with Faux Leather Sleeves, $179

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Alexandra Shapiro

Columbia Barnard

Alexandra is a Senior at Barnard majoring in American Studies. While she isn't planning the week's pitches for Her Campus Barnard, she can be found checking her horoscope, listening to college acapella videos, decorating her room with Paris-themed accessories, or trying to imitate Charlotte from Sex and the City. She also loves self-improvement, Indian food, the Kennedys, traveling, and laughing at her brother and sister's jokes. She is spending this semester interning in MTV's Marketing department.