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Ladylike Leather & Lace- Gia Coppola Makes It Work in Valentino
Take a cue from Gia Coppola’s fresh ladylike take on the classic juxtaposition of leather & lace and make it work for you:
Known for her strikingly girly take on deluxe classics, last week Gia Coppola turned heads in a fiery red Valentino leather and lace combo that spoke volumes on the sophistication leather has taken hold of over the past few seasons.
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Imagined in virtually every iteration possible, leather is one key trend that remains at the top of every fashion insiders list as it adds a cool, albeit sexy note to just about any look.
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What made it work on Coppola without looking like a tart (we are talking red leather & lace here) was her ensembles ladylike shape paired with simple flats and a fuss-free do, it was a winning look through & through.
When looking to add leather into your repertoire, look at Coppola for inspiration and look for silhouettes with a vaguely retro shape as they’ll be certain to update the fabrications once tawdry affiliations with an air of untouchable elegance bar none.
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Published on April 13, 2012
Naveed Hussain, stylist and fashion editor, has a BA in art history and extensive knowledge in the history of fashion and social media outreach. Naveed also covers fashion, music and art and was assistant to the owner & editor at VagabondNyc, where he also contributed to FocusOnStyle. Naveed has unlimited access to current and future fashion news & trends. He has worked as a buyer and has styled for The Dallas Morning News, The Chicago Tribune, and The New York Times.









































