patent leather
noun
pat·ent leather
ˈpa-tᵊn(t)- 
British usually ˈpā-
: a leather with a hard smooth glossy surface
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The same mule takes on a glossier finish in black and white patent leather, both priced at $895, while a bronze calf-leather iteration is listed at $935.
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Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
30 June 2026
Dakota Johnson wears patent leather black sneakers on repeat and Bella Hadid was seen in multiple pairs (both frequent a cool sneaker look).
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Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
26 June 2026
The reflective finish was reminiscent of patent leather and picked up the shimmery tones on her eyes too.
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Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
23 June 2026
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Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
30 June 2026
Dakota Johnson wears patent leather black sneakers on repeat and Bella Hadid was seen in multiple pairs (both frequent a cool sneaker look).
—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
26 June 2026
The reflective finish was reminiscent of patent leather and picked up the shimmery tones on her eyes too.
—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for patent leather
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“Patent leather.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/patent%20leather. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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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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