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Is patent leather real leather?
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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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Vintage ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Optic White Silk and Laser-cut patent-leather dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Montgomery, TX
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN
Silk and Laser-cut patent-leather dress.
With glossy black patent-leather laser
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses
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
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Early 2000s Italian Mini Dress
F/W 13 L#46 VERSACE ATELIER BLACK EMBELLISHED TULLE and PATENT LEATHER DRESS
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
VERSACE
F/W 13 Look #46 Versace Atelier
Black Embellished Tulle and Patent Leather Corset Dress
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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses
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
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1990s Italian Shoes
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
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1990s Mini Dress
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
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