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One of our favorite fall trends, seen on the hottest celebrities and all over the runway, is leather accents. Whether in the form of a sleek sleeve, peter pan collar, or as the waistband on trousers and skirts, leather adds a bit of tough girl polish to any outfit. Since the weather in NYC has been quite warm for fall (80 degrees today!) it doesn’t really make sense to go all out with a leather jacket or pants. If you crave the look but don’t need the warmth, leather accents are the fashion solution you’re seeking.
The best thing about the pieces at Teddy is that they are all faux, vegan leather. If you weren’t aware of the many benefits of vegan leather, here are a few:
- It’s more affordable. Real leather has gotten very expensive in the past few years and in our opinion, it doesn’t make a lot of sense to invest a huge chunk of money on a trendy piece. Scoop up some gorgeous, wallet-friendly faux leather and use the cash you save to buy high quality basics instead (for example, we fully support splurging on the perfect pair of jeans or a blazer that you’ll wear every day at work).
- Faux leather looks real. We’re serious! The quality has improved so much over the years that we guarantee no one will be able to tell that you’re not rockin’ the real deal. The leather sleeves on all of our jackets feel just as buttery and smooth as real leather (but at a fraction of the price).
- It’s lightweight. Real leather can be cozy and amazing on a brisk, 50 degree day, but when the weather is unseasonably warm and balmy, faux leather is your true bff. When the weather does cool down, faux leather is still great because it gives you the option to layer with a cozy cable knit sweater without overheating the second that you step indoors.
- It’s more environmental. Many people think that buying leather isn’t a big deal because the animals that it comes from would have been killed anyway (for food, not fashion). Unfortunately, this is a huge misconception. Using leather actually subsidizes factory farms, which are an environmental disaster. Without the lucrative sale of animal skins for leather, factory farms would not even be able to turn a profit by selling meat alone. Think about this the next time you reach for a trendy leather piece!
- Faux leather is consistent in color. When you buy real leather, sometimes it is naturally discolored; faux leather, on the other hand, is always the same color. If you’re a bit pedantic, you’ll appreciate the cohesive coloring of faux leather.
Two trendy pieces that incorporate leather accents are the baseball jacket and the military anorak. Lucky for you guys, we have both of these jackets in stock and several other awesome pieces to pair with them. Our faux leather leggings are seriously the most comfortable thing you’ll ever put on your body. They’re soft on the inside, stretchy, and look great with everything! If it’s a bit chilly outside, pair them with a cozy sweater and our Trooper Jacket. If it’s a warm day, opt for a see-through animal print top and our Derek Jeter Jacket. Both of these outfits are stylish, fashion-forward, and will look great on basically every body type.
Don’t forget to check out the rest of our faux leather pieces & to visit us at our new store in Park Slope (202 5th Ave)! We love fall fashion and are excited to share our favorite finds with all of you 🙂
xoxo,
Teddy