Leather's New Look - Spring 2012

For spring, designers are replacing its tough edge with soft shapes, a pale palette and pieces that might not even look like leather.

Rebecca Taylor’s python-printed leather dress under

White + Warren’s cotton and acrylic pullover. French Sole shoes.

Photo By: Kyle Ericksen,

5Pointz Aerosol Art Center; “Zombie Wall” by Bisc One

Cushnie et Och's perforated lambskin peplum jacket

and pencil skirt; vintage cuff.

Photo By: Kyle Ericksen,

5 pointz Aerosol Art Center

  

ALC’s lambskin skirt with Vince’s cotton

and Modal T-shirt. Stuart Weitzman ballet shoes.

Photo By: Kyle Ericksen, 5Pointz Aerosol Art Center;

“Angels and Demons” by Meres One and Cortez

Ecru’s lacy suede shirt and Emerson’s cotton,

polyester and metal satin skirt. Stuart Weitzman sandals.

Photo By: Kyle Ericksen, 5Pointz Aerosol Art Center;

“Living Color” by Meres One

Nicholas K’s goat leather coat and Autumn Cashmere’s cashmere dress.

Vintage necklace; Christian Louboutin shoes.

Photo By: Kyle Ericksen

Stacy Chang’s leather skirt and Autumn Cashmere’s

cashmere tunic. Pour la Victoire shoes.

Photo By: Kyle Ericksen, 5Pointz Aerosol Art Center