Leather sleeves are an indisputable part of this year's fashion trends. They are an intriguing and eye-catching coat adornment, adding a touch of classic drive to a classic classic.
Features
In creating modern coats, fashion designers feel very free and use characteristic features from different styles. But still there are certain rules that they try to adhere to.
A coat with leather sleeves usually has a loose fit and a man's style. This is done in order to visually highlight the feminine nature of the hostess. The semantic contrast can be emphasized with a belt to focus on the waist, or with delicate details, for example, with fur on the collar. The coat helps to play with the image and demonstrate how charming its owner is, even if the general style is rebellious.
A variety of models and styles among coats with leather sleeves is observed, but at the same time, designers are trying to avoid unnecessary decor elements. It is assumed that leather sleeves are already a sufficient decoration, so they do not need additional accents. On such products do not meet stripes, beads or sequins. However, sometimes fur trim and knitted details are used.
As for the sleeves themselves, here are some possible options. They do not have to be made entirely of leather. Sometimes it can be horizontal or vertical inserts, stripes along the entire length or in certain parts. There are quilted sleeves, which is an element of decor. Most often, the sleeve is set-in and long, sometimes it is performed with a lapel.
There are also classic features in the colors used.It was originally supposed that such a coat should be black or gray in combination with black sleeves only. Soon, this, although elegant, but rather concise decision was abandoned in favor of color diversity. One thing remains unchanged - the sleeves are still preferably black.
Models
The most popular model for using leather sleeves is a pea coat, a coat made in a sailor style. This style can be called masculine, it is not fitted, straight and differs in the simplicity of lines. Most often this is a double-breasted model. Such a rough-looking style looks great both in everyday images, and in light, flying, designed for a special occasion.
Other classic direct models are also in fashion. They should be voluminous, and you can pay attention to the waist with straps. As fasteners, buttons are used in the tone of a coat or sleeves, as well as zippers, which gives the image some sporty style.
For those who like to pay attention to the figure, there are models fitted and flared down. The “cocoon" style is also possible when a product wide in the hip area narrows to the hem. Short or medium length coats with diagonal zipper are also popular.
Most often, on a coat with leather sleeves there are either large lapels, or high or English collars. Many models have hoods. On youth coats there are deformed and asymmetric collars, in addition, departures from the classical forms of other elements are possible. All these details can be made of fur, which creates an interesting textured contrast with the outwardly rough cloth coat and smooth skin of the sleeves.
Length
As a rule, a coat with leather sleeves has two lengths:
- to the knee (i.e., middle);
- to the middle of the hips (i.e., shortened).
This specificity is associated with the style that such a product has. Feminine maxi models will lose the rebellious effect that a voluminous outerwear with leather sleeves carries. Coats on the floor are more likely to be found only on the catwalks and very rarely on the shelves of chain branded stores.
Shortened coats have a slightly cheeky appearance, since the sleeves make them similar with leather jackets. And medium-length models are more elegant, because they allow you to freely wear skirts or dresses of any style.
Fashion Trends [2016]
The main trend in the world of coats with leather sleeves is the variety in color. First of all, it is mustard color and ocher, which can compete on equal terms with traditional black and gray. No less common is a calm beige shade.
Following the general trends, animal prints appear. Nevertheless, the main trend of this type of coat is uniformity, and the game with different shades of the same color is relevant.
As for the sleeves, not only smooth, but also quilted textures are in fashion. Out of time - black color.
the cloth
The most used materials for sewing a coat are wool and drape. They have durability, moisture resistance and thermal insulation, which means that in such clothes it will be warm even on rainy dank days.
Not only rough and smooth, but also soft, fleecy materials are relevant. Those and others are combined not only with leather sleeves, but also with inserts of artificial or natural fur. Of course, clothing made from these materials requires special care, but it has a pleasant business appearance.
Quilted coats on a synthetic winterizer have the right to exist, although they are less common. Leather sleeves on such products look unusual, but quite harmonious.
As for the sleeves, they can be made of genuine leather or artificial.
Color
Black and gray are traditional for coats with leather sleeves. These are basic colors, and therefore such clothes are easy to combine with any other and create many images. In the case of a black coat, the sleeves do not have to merge with the canvas, since even this color has different shades.As for gray, it can be both light and pale, and saturated, dark, like wet asphalt.
Other popular shades are brown and especially beige, golden, mustard. This year brought fashion to bright colors, so you can find green, blue, orange, red, burgundy, pink coats.
White models are also common, but few decide to buy them because of the difficulty with leaving. It is applied to a coat and print, for example, animalistic, but in combination with leather sleeves some products look too clumsy.
As for skin color, then the most used, of course, is black. Matt or varnished, a shade of blue, plum or black wing. The skin color of the leather sleeves is less common.
Brands
Coats with leather sleeves are often found in collections of network brands. The leader is Zara. In stores of this brand, high prices, but quality products. However, they prefer the basic colors, rarely moving away from black and gray. Brands such as B. Style, Softy, New Yorker, Emass, Mango and others are also sewing such coats.
How to choose?
Due to the fact that coats with leather sleeves are mostly voluminous, they will well hide imperfections in the abdomen, waist, hips. However, with loose styles you should be careful. They may be too large, and the owner of such a coat runs the risk of looking as if she has put on a shapeless bag. In order not to fall into such an unpleasant situation, you should know that the perfect coat, even large in cut, should sit along the shoulder line.
For those with wide shoulders, it is best to look at double-breasted products with a large collar. And if the hips are wide, then you should choose a trapezoidal style. Girls of short stature should pay attention to shortened coats, and wear them with high-heeled shoes. Tall girls can afford the length of the floor.
So that the coat does not fall apart at the first publication, it is necessary to pay attention to the quality of tailoring and materials. In woolen models should be more than 70% of natural fibers, otherwise it will not warm. There should be no unnatural bloating on the fabric, even if it is a sintepon coat.
You should choose products on which the sleeves are made of genuine leather or of high quality leatherette. Otherwise, the first frost will spoil the thing, which costs a lot of money, since bad material can become cracked and sprinkled.
Celebrities in a coat with leather sleeves
Such stylish coats could not fail to attract the attention of world stars and fashionistas.
Rihanna loves light beige or milky straight coats with black sleeves, and can combine them with both boots and sneakers. Nicky Hilton has no less interest in classic models.
Fancy models love Zoe Saldana and Victoria Beckham. In their coat, asymmetric cuts or some original details are often found. Zoe prefers bright color inserts, while Victoria prefers plain monochromatic classics.
Blake Lovely and Olivia Palermo like models with knitted and fur accents, and often they are atypical colors, for example, turquoise.
What to wear?
You can choose clothes both to the color of the case, and to the tone of the sleeves. Knitted hats and scarves or knitted, but in a sporty style, are most suitable for such a coat. If there is a hood, and even with a fur trim, then you should choose a discreet hat.
Since there are models of different lengths, you can combine coats with different clothes. An unmistakable combination with a coat - jeans or trousers (leggings, leggings), as well as shorts, skirts or dresses with tights. The lengths of the midi and maxi coats allow you to wear skirts not only mini, but also on the floor.
Since a coat with leather sleeves is most often a loose style, it looks most beneficial with tight-fitting things.
You can wear anything under such a coat: tops with tunics, blouses, sweatshirts, sweatshirts, shirts, sweaters.
The best in combination with a similar coat look ankle boots, high boots, boots, over the knee boots.
If the weather allows, then you can shoe in sneakers, sneakers and sneakers. More classic and lighter models can be combined with high-heeled shoes or platform. Simple shoes, such as ballet shoes or ugg boots, are best excluded.
Most likely, in addition to the sleeves of the coat, leather will be present on shoes, accessories, and even in clothes.
The main thing is that all leather products have one color, then the image will be harmonious and effective.