Trendsetting for spring, leather is making a plunge right into resort wear. Designers such as Phillip Lim have incorporated leather into their trench coats, rompers, chino pants, and cropped jackets, which delivers a powerful accent to the subtlety of spring.
The muse for the collection is Studio 54 icon Bianca Jagger. Friend of pop artist Andy Warhol and ex-wife of Mick Jagger, Bianca was a 70s party goer and jet setter, but also an activist. Her influential style is most noted for sexy powerhouse looks with straight slacks, buttoned up collars, and blazers.
Consider this hot new trend the double standard of leather: usually a staple for fall or winter (having the purpose of warmth and protection from cold, harsh conditions), now forwarding the idea that even in the hottest of months, this material can make the sweetest ensemble a little salty.
Even if bomber jackets and leather shorts aren’t in your plans to pack for the next beach vacation, leather jewelry can always be a great option for your wardrobe. Accenting with a leather mesh cord or multi strand piece can give your outfit that extra bit of rugged flair without dominating the whole ensemble.
