To us, the words "patent leather" evoke images of 90's thick, stiff, black patent mary janes. Fortunately for us in 2015, patent has evolved to mean a softer, more pliable, textured version of the material. We're referring to the updated version as "coated leather" to differentiate between the two styles. While the majority of designers showed their styles in a "marsala" or oxblood color, we expect to see the fabrication expand to include a much more varied palette.
