Between takes of Die
Alive, the new rom-com she is shooting with Jamie
Dornan, Zoë Kravitz wrapped herself in a
long chocolate suede coat. Underneath, a slim dark
top and navy capri pants kept the silhouette sleek and graphic.
The real scene-stealers, however, were on her feet. She chose vintage Prada pumps in leopard-print pony hair from the Fall 1995 collection, with a high vamp that feels incredibly current. A roomy Prada leather tote, recently reissued from that same 1995 archive, completed the picture.
Suede has been the darling of the last two falls, from cropped bombers to swingy trench coats. Thanks to Kravitz, it now has a wild new partner. The pairing works because it balances softness and attitude, setting the velvety warmth of the coat beside the playful spark of the print.
Consider it the coolest fall outfit formula of the year.
Bonnie Cashin’s Suede Meets Dior’s Leopard
In the 1960s and ’70s, American designer Bonnie Cashin turned suede into everyday luxury with soft wrap coats. Leopard had already entered couture in 1947, when Christian Dior put it on his very first runway.
The Denim Shortcut
For a relaxed daytime spin, throw
a taupe suede jacket over straight-leg jeans and a
crisp white tee. Leopard slingbacks with a pointed
toe turn the easiest outfit into something irresistibly
polished.
Suede on Suede, Head to Toe
Matching a suede coat with a
suede midi skirt in the same warm shade creates a soft, cocooning
silhouette. Snakeskin pumps add a sharp, glossy
accent that keeps the look modern.
Who Says It Has to Be Leopard?
Zebra stripes
bring a graphic twist to brown suede, especially on pointed pumps.
Pair them with a belted suede jacket and a printed skirt for a dose
of confident glamour.
Flip the Formula
Feeling bold? Let the
print climb onto the coat itself. A long leopard suede
jacket over a white maxi skirt and plain suede pumps feels
joyful and surprisingly easy to wear.
Made for After Dark
When evening comes, swap
the long coat for a cropped suede bomber and a
midi pencil skirt. Glossy snakeskin stilettos and a matching clutch
make it dinner-ready in seconds.
Wild at Heart
Wrapped in suede and perched on spotted heels, you will turn every walk through falling leaves into the opening scene of a movie.
