How to Use calfskin in a Sentence

calfskin

noun
  • Her boots are made of calfskin.
  • The petal stilettos and the mini calfskin bucket bag were—in a stunning turn of events—also plucked from the Loewe showroom.
    Daniel Rodgers, Glamour, 26 June 2024
  • Made of a decadent calfskin, the bag loops through a gorgeous leather belt.
    Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Dec. 2022
  • It is fitted with a black calfskin strap to complete the stealth black look.
    Roberta Naas, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2021
  • My favorite boots at the moment are a black Dior calfskin.
    Christine Whitney, The Cut, 19 June 2017
  • Then comes the question of leather, with 28 shades of calfskin and 18 hues of suede at your disposal.
    Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 25 Feb. 2021
  • They’re made from full-quill ostrich on the foot and calfskin for the shaft, with stylish designs throughout.
    Danny Perez, Popular Mechanics, 10 Mar. 2023
  • The bottle also comes with a matching soft calfskin leather case in a deep rosy shade.
    Shannon Barbour, The Cut, 24 Apr. 2018
  • Take this pair, which features a timeless thong style with a faux calfskin strap.
    Amanda Oliver, Peoplemag, 13 June 2024
  • Like the Honda, the TT fits like a calfskin glove and responds like an extension of the driver's arms and legs.
    Frank Markus, Car and Driver, 1 June 2020
  • The stylish purse appears to be Chanel’s Mini Flap Bag, which is made of patent calfskin with gold-tone metal in green and blue.
    Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 30 June 2023
  • Collectors will also find the black calfskin strap, like the bezel, helps to highlight and balance the luster of the case.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 12 May 2021
  • The soles of these slippers are calfskin, which means using them to walk through the morning dusting of snow to get the mail likely isn’t the best idea.
    James Lynch, Popular Mechanics, 23 Nov. 2018
  • Both come with soft calfskin leather straps in either light blue or taupe with tone-on-tone stitching.
    Carol Besler, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2021
  • Take your pick from durable canvas or calfskin leather in neutrals.
    Alexis Bennett Parker, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2024
  • Handy turned it over once, twice, admiring the supple calfskin, the glinting gold.
    Jenna Ross, Star Tribune, 15 June 2021
  • Somewhere in between: a rose calfskin tote by Burberry, priced at $1,565.
    Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2023
  • The gray calfskin strap complements the cool tones of the metal while contrasting the clean white dial and ruby cabochon on the crown.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2024
  • Thoughtful details like a high-gloss finish and calfskin leather strap make this a luxe and practical gift.
    Sara Klausing, Men's Health, 20 Nov. 2022
  • Bottega Veneta-100% calfskin coat has a nylon hood, with drawstring through waist, cuffs and hood.
    Joseph Deacetis, Forbes, 27 Apr. 2021
  • On the writing side, a blue leather pen pouch with a wave motif is available, as are thematic calfskin notebooks.
    Nancy Olson, Forbes, 24 May 2021
  • For fall, Dior has launched an cheeky update to the traditional heel with its new Amour shoe: a black, suede calfskin heel with a bold, red leather heart embroidered on the back.
    Rebecca Ramsey, The Cut, 26 Oct. 2017
  • The initial launch was limited to a classic white calfskin but Mr Porter offers a range of neutrals in velvety nubuck.
    Kareem Rashed, Robb Report, 7 Apr. 2022
  • The entirety of Jonathan Anderson’s Loewe seems puffed up: The spring 2023 collection has a balloon pump in calfskin, a padded mule, and ankle and high boots.
    Maria Poggi, Harper's BAZAAR, 5 Apr. 2023
  • Both the black and tan leather options use genuine calfskin (sorry, vegan friends), and the lighter of the two also has a matching golden metal frame around the phone.
    Vlad Savov, The Verge, 1 Sep. 2018
  • It is fitted with a navy-blue calfskin strap with an embossed fabric pattern, red stitching and a platinum foldover clasp.
    Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 6 Apr. 2022
  • Dolce & Gabbana’s crowned bulldog print calfskin slip-on sneakers in black with a white rubber logo sole.
    Janet Kinosian, latimes.com, 15 Feb. 2018
  • Both models also come with the option of a blue cordura-effect rubber strap and a brown calfskin strap.
    Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 17 Jan. 2024
  • Rich calfskin leather makes these black low-top sneakers from Giuseppe Zanotti feel extra luxe.
    oregonlive, 30 June 2020
  • The Spanish fashion house is at it again with a calfskin leather version of their trademark white shopping bag retailing for $1,100.
    Audrey Gorden, RedEye Chicago, 30 June 2017

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