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Recent Examples of suede
The central item in the second collection was the Puma x Nahmias Speedcat, a low-profile racing shoe updated with suede overlays, light distressing and co-branded detailing.
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Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
24 June 2026
The Pirates of the Caribbean actor was photographed posing with Italian content creator Ginevra Diana Beretta and Tod’s chairman Diego Della Valle in a white T-shirt topped with a cream suede bomber jacket, dark slacks, and tennis shoes.
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Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
23 June 2026
Hermès leather goods were on display, including on Keyla, who wore a vintage black skirt with zippers running up the front and back and a suede top.
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Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2026
Barros recommends prepping shoes—particularly leather and suede shoes—by coating them in a protective spray before their first wear.
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Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Martha Stewart,
5 June 2026
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Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
24 June 2026
The Pirates of the Caribbean actor was photographed posing with Italian content creator Ginevra Diana Beretta and Tod’s chairman Diego Della Valle in a white T-shirt topped with a cream suede bomber jacket, dark slacks, and tennis shoes.
—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
23 June 2026
Hermès leather goods were on display, including on Keyla, who wore a vintage black skirt with zippers running up the front and back and a suede top.
—
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2026
Barros recommends prepping shoes—particularly leather and suede shoes—by coating them in a protective spray before their first wear.
—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Martha Stewart,
5 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for suede
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suede
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The brand debuted an entirely new family of mules crafted in polished calfskin and suede, alongside expanded colorways for bestsellers such as the Matt New and Chris.
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Kate paired it with the Bahrain pearl drop earrings, the toffee-colored Nano Montreal bag from her beloved DeMellier, and gold calfskin Ralph Lauren pumps.
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Faux snakeskin takes the place of the woven Kevlar panel that usually defines the model, while the long mudguard beneath is rendered in black nubuck.
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Kim wore a brown nubuck jacket (a more durable alternative to suede, yet still a bit fussy) with a glossy, orange-red patent leather pencil skirt.
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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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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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The crossover sandals are made from a smooth, soft-to-the-touch Italian sheepskin leather, while a cushioned OrthoLite footbed provides all-day comfort.
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This piece looks and feels much more luxe than its $134 price tag would imply thanks to the buttery soft Italian leather construction and sheepskin lining.
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The collection presented by creative director Michael Rider included a reinvention of Reebok‘s Freestyle sneaker, showcasing it in distressed lambskin leather in colorways included white, dark brown and black.
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Cardi, who is already the owner of an impressive Birkin collection by Hermès, started her haul by showcasing her new lambskin Chanel 25 Mini Handbag from the Métiers d'Art 2026 collection.
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Adidas put Bad Bunny in its World Cup ad and a $160 F50 sneaker on shelves, then handed its Predator boot to Hermès designer Grace Wales Bonner, who produced a $350 snakeskin version.
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Faux snakeskin takes the place of the woven Kevlar panel that usually defines the model, while the long mudguard beneath is rendered in black nubuck.
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The breadth of accessories increases season after season, with summer loafers and sneakers crafted from fine leathers, such as deerskin, and leather and canvas bags.
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Some of the Native Americans depicted in these pages are clad with only a deerskin loincloth.
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The first violins were strung with sheep intestines, while early timpanis bore heads made from goatskin.
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Traditionally carved from a single piece of wood and topped with goatskin, the djembe has played a vital role in African societies for centuries.
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“Suede.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suede. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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