We saw a lot of leather on the runways recently with some of the big fashion houses using it to create a more classic vintage look. Others used it to vamp up the rock-chic look sometimes borderlining on a fetish vibe! The ’09 colour palate was vast but the leather for 2010 seemed to be more earthy and monochromatic. That eighties grey leather is definitely back but black is always there it’s not your thing. If you liked the D&G country girl theme then go for browns. All this ties in well with the seasons thigh-high boot look (all except the cow girl that is!).

Balmain (above),really took it to another level with their uber fitted leather minidresses and jackets with their immediately recognisable peaked shoulder pads. Slouched buckle detail boots were something all Balmain looks seemd to share.

Miss Sixty (below) had their take on leather along with their prints and corset style tops. They’ve included mini skirts, jackets, dresses and skinny leather trousers but most outrageous of all are their leather hotpants!

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