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Is patent leather real leather?

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Is patent leather real leather?
Today, most patent leather is not actually made of leather. New patent leathers are made by applying plastic coatings over plastic materials. Old patent leather, on the other hand, was created by applying layers of oil on natural leather.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
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Red patent leather dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Red patent leather dress with zip closure on the middle front and branded zip puller. Red rayon
Category

2010s Coats

Red patent leather dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER

Red patent leather dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER

$2,151
Gucci Fall 2009 Runway One Shoulder Size 40 Rayon Jersey Patent Leather Dress
By Gucci, Frida Giannini
Located in San Diego, CA
that stretches to fit. One shoulder with a long sleeve. Iridescent patent leather trims the neckline
Category

Early 2000s Italian Mini Dress

Gucci Fall 2009 Runway One Shoulder Size 40 Rayon Jersey Patent Leather Dress

Gucci Fall 2009 Runway One Shoulder Size 40 Rayon Jersey Patent Leather Dress

$2,875
Dolce Gabbana Men s Black Patent Leather Shoes US Size 8
By Dolce Gabbana
Located in University City, MO
Dolce & Gabbana Men's black patent leather dress shoes US Size 8 The stylish Italian designer
Category

1990s Italian Shoes

Dolce Gabbana Men s Black Patent Leather Shoes US Size 8

Dolce Gabbana Men s Black Patent Leather Shoes US Size 8

$195 Sale Price
29% Off
Versace Bodycon Laser Cut Patent Leather Waist Dress
By Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
triangular insets at the front and back waist of intricately laser cut black patent leather in a series of
Category

Early 2000s Italian Day Dresses

Versace Bodycon Laser Cut Patent Leather Waist Dress

Versace Bodycon Laser Cut Patent Leather Waist Dress

$1,600
1990s James Galanos Couture Black Patent Leather Sleeveless Mini Dress
By James Galanos, Galanos
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From the 1990s, this black patent leather Galanos mini dress is the perfect sexy LBD. Constructed
Category

1990s Mini Dress

1990s James Galanos Couture Black Patent Leather Sleeveless Mini Dress

1990s James Galanos Couture Black Patent Leather Sleeveless Mini Dress

$2,495
VERSACE Embellished Yellow Stretch Mini Dress with Patent Leather Detail Sz 44
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
VERSACE Embellished Yellow Stretch Mini Dress with Patent Leather Detail Introduce bold brights
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mini Dress

VERSACE Embellished Yellow Stretch Mini Dress with Patent Leather Detail Sz 44

VERSACE Embellished Yellow Stretch Mini Dress with Patent Leather Detail Sz 44

$4,800 Sale Price
26% Off
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