An 1857 issue of Scientific American explained the two-part process of making patent leather in olden times. First, manufacturers concocted an oil with which to prepare the hides for the varnish. It ...

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John R. Powers, the author of the made-in-Chicago hit “Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up?” and a nostalgist who helped thousands laugh at their complex memories of rigorous parochial ...

There's nothing worse than buying a new pair of shiny patent leather shoes and scuffing them. I mean, the marks kind of kill the whole shiny shoe vibe. Not cute. But no worries, because you just need ...

We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we love. Promise. Patent leather def dresses up any 'fit thanks to its glossy material. Even if it can sometimes be an ...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. I recently found myself in a bit of a pickle. I borrowed someone’s patent leather boots for Halloween and scuffed the hell out of them. I was dressed ...

Following the success of the Air Jordan 11, Jordan Brand decided to give a patent leather makeover to several of its other iconic models. While it worked on shoes like Air Jordans 16 and 20, the brand ...

Brittany Mahomes is stepping up her WAG style in support of Patrick Mahomes! At the Dec. 8, Kansas City Chiefs game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., the ...

Always at the forefront of trends, Diane Kruger proves she has mastered the art of chic. Recently spotted in an outfit combining a mini-skirt and patent leather boots, the German actress and model ...

When the Air Jordan 11 “Concord” debuted on court in 1995, fans couldn’t wait to get their hands on a pair. So when the sneakers finally hit retail a few months later, they were the hottest thing on ...

When you think of the most masculine and the most classic looks a man can have, the legendary leather jacket climbs near the top of the list. From Marlon Brando and The Terminator rocking the biker ...