patent leather
noun
pat·ent leather
ˈpa-tᵊn(t)- 
British usually ˈpā-
: a leather with a hard smooth glossy surface
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Lady Eliza Spencer was also in attendance at the show, and opted for a black suit, pairing it with Versace’s Medusa bow patent leather pumps and the Kleio shoulder bag.
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Marissa Muller, WWD, 20 Sep. 2024
The bespoke timepiece features a stainless steel Tiffany dial, a black patent leather crocodile band, and a custom engraving.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 20 Sep. 2024
But the real show-stopper of the ensemble were her Chiefs red Giuseppe Zanotti patent leather, thigh-high boots.
—Brittany Talarico, Peoplemag, 15 Sep. 2024
So, shiny, patent leather for the office, ballerina-core satin and molten metallics for parties and weddings; airy mesh for summer heat, and fuzzy suede or classic tweed for the autumn.
—Esther Newman, refinery29.com, 9 Sep. 2024
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Marissa Muller, WWD, 20 Sep. 2024
The bespoke timepiece features a stainless steel Tiffany dial, a black patent leather crocodile band, and a custom engraving.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 20 Sep. 2024
But the real show-stopper of the ensemble were her Chiefs red Giuseppe Zanotti patent leather, thigh-high boots.
—Brittany Talarico, Peoplemag, 15 Sep. 2024
So, shiny, patent leather for the office, ballerina-core satin and molten metallics for parties and weddings; airy mesh for summer heat, and fuzzy suede or classic tweed for the autumn.
—Esther Newman, refinery29.com, 9 Sep. 2024
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patent leather
noun
pat·ent leather
ˌpat-ᵊn(t)-
: a leather with a hard smooth glossy surface
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