Hell bent for leather, no matter the weather
Spring and summer: time for florals, pastels, and white linen, right? Well, not quite. And certainly not if your style leans more toward bad bitch than it does toward Stepford wife. In the coolest fashion circles, black leather knows no season. And to borrow a phrase from Judas Priest, even in spring and summer, we're still hell bent for leather's dark, edgy appeal.
Street style: warm weather biker chic in a layered look with a sleeveless leather vest
Of course, the leather look does require certain seasonal adaptations; biker jackets go sleeveless and become rocking vests, and pants and leggings are put aside in favor of leather short shorts as the days grow longer.
Meanwhile, in balmier weather, we start to see new approaches to this typically rock-inspired look, like some labels' use athletic take on leather. While this kind of thing may be about sheer necessity, that doesn't make the result any less glorious. So let's dive into our favorite leather looks for spring and summer, shall we?
Of course, the leather look does require certain seasonal adaptations; biker jackets go sleeveless and become rocking vests, and pants and leggings are put aside in favor of leather short shorts as the days grow longer.
Meanwhile, in balmier weather, we start to see new approaches to this typically rock-inspired look, like some labels' use athletic take on leather. While this kind of thing may be about sheer necessity, that doesn't make the result any less glorious. So let's dive into our favorite leather looks for spring and summer, shall we?
Minkpink All I Need Biker Vest in Black
A truly ingenious way to rock leather and faux leather in the summertime, a sleeveless vest is a great way to get that rock goddess style, all while keeping comfortable.
Worn over a cotton tee or even a sexy bandeau, if it's loose-fit, it doesn't have to sit right on your skin — a plus on hot, humid days. For this easy to layer look, try Minkpink's All I Need Biker Vest or Line's gorgeously crafted laser cut Lispenard Leather Vest.
A truly ingenious way to rock leather and faux leather in the summertime, a sleeveless vest is a great way to get that rock goddess style, all while keeping comfortable.
Worn over a cotton tee or even a sexy bandeau, if it's loose-fit, it doesn't have to sit right on your skin — a plus on hot, humid days. For this easy to layer look, try Minkpink's All I Need Biker Vest or Line's gorgeously crafted laser cut Lispenard Leather Vest.
Minpink North Star Short in Black
The easiest way to work some bitchin' black leather into your spring and summer looks, however, is in a staple that's been a new mainstay of warm weather wardrobes for at least the last couple of years — the leather short.
Whether they're the real deal or the vegan variety, black leather short shorts are a must for the girl who wants to bring the biker look year round. An edgy and rebellious basic, but a basic nonetheless, it's a style you'll get tons of mileage out of, from Friday night madness ultra lazy Sundays.
The easiest way to work some bitchin' black leather into your spring and summer looks, however, is in a staple that's been a new mainstay of warm weather wardrobes for at least the last couple of years — the leather short.
Whether they're the real deal or the vegan variety, black leather short shorts are a must for the girl who wants to bring the biker look year round. An edgy and rebellious basic, but a basic nonetheless, it's a style you'll get tons of mileage out of, from Friday night madness ultra lazy Sundays.
Stylestalker Peforated PU Tee in black
Then there's this season's completely new twist on the classic black leather look — a combo of biker chic and athletic, as in the latest basketball jersey-inspired tops from Tom Ford, or this season's perforated leather and faux leather tees, like the one from Stylestalker's new collection.
It's like the crazy, sexy gorgeous lovechild of a jock and a greaser, and we love it.
Then there's this season's completely new twist on the classic black leather look — a combo of biker chic and athletic, as in the latest basketball jersey-inspired tops from Tom Ford, or this season's perforated leather and faux leather tees, like the one from Stylestalker's new collection.
It's like the crazy, sexy gorgeous lovechild of a jock and a greaser, and we love it.
Black leather and athletic inspiration converge: Tom Ford Spring/Summer 2014 Ready To Wear
So while some of us may be spending the summer getting tans to go with our neon bandeaus and floral prints, others will still be hell bent for leather, whether it's sunny or hot or whatever the weather.
So while some of us may be spending the summer getting tans to go with our neon bandeaus and floral prints, others will still be hell bent for leather, whether it's sunny or hot or whatever the weather.
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