From Eva Longoria’s mini to Blake Lively’s dominatrix, black leather dresses marked 2023.

“I want leather,” Alain Souchon sang in 1985. Whether it’s covering shoes, a bag or a dress, leather always has something to impress. Which makes it a supremely timeless material. It’s hard to forget the daring 100% leather duo worn by David and Victoria Beckham, among others, during a Versace evening in 1999. Or the long black leather dress worn by Angelina Jolie in Los Angeles in 2005 when she made her relationship official. With Brad Pitt. More than a decade later, the leather dress resists trends. In 2023 we find it in all its guises. Short, long, tight or very bold, this year it was a celebrity fashion ally.

Leather and insurance

On the red carpet of the big event, on the streets of Paris during Fashion Week, on the steps of the prestigious Met Gala… In 2023, celebrities didn’t lace up in leather, no matter where they were. We’re thinking here of British actress Phoebe Dynevor (Chronicles of Bridgerton), who appeared in an elegant black dress with a straight cut and textured leather at the Louis Vuitton fashion show in October. It’s enough to confirm a trend that has plagued fashion shows for many seasons. For her show in Manchester on December 7, Chanel offered her own version of a black leather dress, pencil-cut and shiny. It’s the same story for Bottega Veneta, which focused on completely redefining clothing for its Spring/Summer 2024 collection. Understand that this year the leather dress itself is enough. It replaces a long coat, redraws the curves of the body or is decorated with rhinestones, as seen at Prada.

Kim Kardashian also dared to wear a black leather dress. At the CFDA Fashion Awards in November, she opted for an ultra-tight, backless piece by Chrome Hearts. Earlier this year, the businesswoman stepped out of a New York hotel wearing a similar dress, which she accessorized with stiletto pumps. In a mini version, as seen on Hailey Bieber and Eva Longoria, or in a large evening version, like the spectacular Tamara Ralph gown worn by Lily James at the Met Gala 2023… .