FashionTribes Finds The Perfect Tuff-Gal Leather
by Lesley Scott
Oct 27, 2010 1:31 PM PDT
When it comes to leather jackets, forget anything too girlie or love-me-tender. We look to the boys for inspiration, and we're lookin' for love in all the wrong places, just like Marlon Brando as Johnny Strabler in 'The Wild One'. As the swaggering leader of the Black Rebels Motorcycle Club, he's a boisterous anti-hero who broods darkly, invades a small unsuspecting town with his posse, and causes mayhem - all while looking quite fashionably biker-fabulous.
We have no doubt if Strabler were still raisin' a ruckus today, he'd do it in some version of this slim fitting nickel-studded, overdyed 'Harris' biker leather from All Saints. Crafted from individually-sourced vintage patches, a particularly cool detail is the wire inserted discreetly into the collar for an authentic, chicly crumpled effect.
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Recession Chic - Leather And Studs For $50 Or Less
by Ida Hsiang
Oct 22, 2010 2:58 PM PDT
Like black and white, fine wine and cheese and Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen, another classic and familiar combination is leather and studs. Studded leather accessories are immediately edgy by nature with it's metallic detailing and rugged fabrication and can add spice to any ensemble. With looks ranging from hard-core rockstar to pieces with just a touch of rocker-chic appeal, a studded leather accessory is a new must-have item!
Plus, there's no need to spend big bucks to get in on this accessories trend. Rock a studded wrap bracelet or a cool pair of studded leather hoop earrings with a girly ruffled ensemble, or get a truly unique piece that gives you a stylishly sexy, but wearable 'dominatrix' vibe.
So what are you? Sweet girl-next-door with a little spunk, or the cool rebel from across the tracks? Click our slideshow to see a selection of studded leather accessories for every type of gal, and all for $50 or less!
