How to Use patent leather in a Sentence

patent leather

noun
  • So Kate pumps in black patent leather.
    — Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2025
  • The shoes were also made in nude patent leather.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
  • Black patent leather pumps and sheer tights rounded out her look.
    — Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 23 Nov. 2025
  • The look was complete with sheer black tights and patent leather mary janes.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 11 Aug. 2025
  • The look was capped off with a pair of black, patent leather ballet flats.
    — Julia Teti, WWD, 26 Dec. 2024
  • One idea is to go for a patent leather finish that works both day and night.
    — Renata Joffre, Glamour, 19 Apr. 2025
  • But before the rise of dewy skin and patent leather lids, there was lip gloss.
    — Essence, 20 May 2025
  • The thing that makes this a real look, of course, is the patent leather pumps.
    — Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 4 Feb. 2026
  • Those oxfords are okay in brown, but isn't the red patent leather so much cuter?
    — Caitlin Petreycik, Seventeen, 11 Aug. 2014
  • Black patent leather boots and gold hoops completed her look.
    — Hannah Malach, WWD, 4 Feb. 2025
  • Fans of the patent leather pairs can expect more to drop throughout the year.
    — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 2026
  • Tall, shiny patent leather heels make for a striking partner with cropped jeans.
    — Alex Sales, Glamour, 15 Feb. 2026
  • Kent had had the seats of those chairs reupholstered in hot-pink patent leather.
    — Ann Patchett, The New Yorker, 1 Mar. 2021
  • Meanwhile, these faux patent leather flip-flops are at the top of my wishlist.
    — Jordan Julian, InStyle, 23 June 2026
  • With a coma heel and high-shine patent leather, these boots pack a unique statement.
    — Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2023
  • Make no mistake, patent leather still holds a high place in a well-rounded wardrobe.
    — Blake Newby, Essence, 19 Oct. 2021
  • These loafers are all class and comfort – which is not always the case with patent leather.
    — Amy Louise Bailey, Travel + Leisure, 27 Jan. 2023
  • The style is available in black and nude patent leather for $965.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Meanwhile, George wore a black suit, navy dress shirt, and black patent leather shoes.
    — Nicole Saunders, Harper's BAZAAR, 14 May 2019
  • The patent leather also gives them a star-quality that stands out.
    — Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 13 Apr. 2025
  • Not only is the deal unbeatable, but the patent leather looks so luxe.
    — Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 11 Feb. 2026
  • When have patent leather purses ever mixed well with sandy beaches?
    — Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 8 June 2026
  • Just up the road, Irene's patent leather purse was found, as well as a piece of her white lace veil.
    — CBS News, 16 Apr. 2017
  • In her hand was a Miu Miu bag with cognac patent leather flats to match.
    — Elise Brisco, USA TODAY, 8 Mar. 2023
  • Johnson paired his suited attire with black patent leather shoes.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2025
  • The shoe is made from fine patent leather, and features a pointed-toe design.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
  • Zara has a patent leather pair and Madewell’s chocolate brown is croc-embossed.
    — Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2024
  • D'Amelio wore a black velvet dress with black patent leather heels and white anklets.
    — Sophie Dodd, Peoplemag, 12 Aug. 2022
  • Betts finished the look with black patent leather loafers, gold glasses, and earrings.
    — Carrie Wittmer, Glamour, 21 Nov. 2022
  • Hayek's are black patent leather, and Valentina's look like black suede or velvet.
    — Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 5 Oct. 2023

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