LEATHER SHIFTS INTO DUCHESS TERRITORY THIS SEASON, FAVORING RICH TONES, SOFTENED FINISHES, AND SILHOUETTES THAT FEEL ATMOSPHERIC YET WORN-IN

BY DANIELLE KIRIAKOS

Valentino VLogo Signature Nappa Leather Gloves with Bows

Leather gloves, but make them coquette: the bow de tail adds a playful twist that feels sweet, styled, and just dramatic enough to stand out. $1,150, valentino.com

Loewe Balloon Leather Jacket

This laid-back looker trades classic biker bravado for a rounded silhouette and softened shape, giving leather a more relaxed role within layered outfits. $3,950, loewe.com

Bottega Veneta Sculpted Leather Jacket

With a cinched waist, spread collar, and sculpted shape that reads peplum-esque, this jacket grants leather a more feminine presence, leaning sophisticated and composed instead of gritty and tough. $7,100, saksfifthavenue.com

Burberry Long Leather Castleford Trench Coat

The classic trench is taken up a notch this snow season in luscious leather. The long, belted style features a rich, moody finish and antique hardware for a touch of noir. $9,995, burberry.com

Céline Medium Triomphe Leather Shoulder Bag

With its smooth leather body and signature sculptural hardware, this elegant shoulder bag promotes leather to a more composed, grown-up role this winter. $3,850, celine.com

Saint Laurent Francoise Smooth Leather Knee-High Boots

These knee-high boots lean more Central Park stroll than biker bar, with a smooth leather finish and sturdy shape that slips easily into tonal looks built around rich neutrals. $2,150, neimanmarcus.com

Jimmy Choo Noor 45MM Block-Heel Leather Boots

With a low block heel and clean lines, these booties are poised and proper, yes, but that doesn’t mean they’re short on panache. $1,195, saksfifthavenue.com

Giorgio Armani Nappa Lambskin Trousers

Leather trousers take on an easier feel here, with a wide-leg cut, elasticated waist, and natural sheen that work seamlessly with draped knits, longline coats, and tonal brown looks. $6,300, armani.com