patent leather
noun
pat·ent leather
ˈpa-tᵊn(t)- 
British usually ˈpā-
: a leather with a hard smooth glossy surface
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Black patent leather slingback pumps and diamond drop earrings completed her look.
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Hannah Malach, WWD, 30 Oct. 2024
Sophie Turner went as Trinity from The Matrix—and her sleek patent leather bodysuit and tiny shades were on point.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2024
The stainless steel case, black patent leather crocodile band, and custom engravings are emblematic of IDK's ability to turn personal stories into physical, collectible items.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
Underneath the dress, Hahn sported platform brogue heels in a patent leather, which added mega height.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2024
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Hannah Malach, WWD, 30 Oct. 2024
Sophie Turner went as Trinity from The Matrix—and her sleek patent leather bodysuit and tiny shades were on point.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2024
The stainless steel case, black patent leather crocodile band, and custom engravings are emblematic of IDK's ability to turn personal stories into physical, collectible items.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
Underneath the dress, Hahn sported platform brogue heels in a patent leather, which added mega height.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Patent leather.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/patent%20leather. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.
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patent leather
noun
pat·ent leather
ˌpat-ᵊn(t)-
: a leather with a hard smooth glossy surface
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