Popsugar Fashion Street Style How to Wear Patent Leather in 2018 How to Wear Patent Leather Without Looking Like Derek Zoolander 16 March 2018 by Rebecca Carhart Image Source: Getty/Christian Vierig As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you'll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. During every Fashion Month, there's always one standout trend seen both on and off the runway, and this season was patent leather's time to shine . . . literally. Not only did the glossy fabric walk the catwalks of top designers, but street style stars have also already made the sleek trend their own. Editors, bloggers, and influencers alike stood out in a sea of stylish showgoers thanks to the statement-making fabric. Whether you go all out in a luxe patent leather trench or opt for a pair of high-shine boots, be sure to take the fashion pack's cue and incorporate the lustrous material into your wardrobe this season. Read through to see how street style stars have rocked the trend, and then shop our favourite patent pieces in stores now. Image Source: Getty/Kirstin Sinclair The glossy material can give even the girliest of colors some edge. Image Source: Getty/Christian Vierig Balance a fitted patent pencil skirt with a voluminous top for a high-fashion look. Image Source: Getty/Christian Vierig Pair patent-leather trousers with a high-heel boot in the same color to give the illusion of longer legs. Image Source: Getty/Edward Berthelot If you want to ease your way into the trend, reach for a patent accessory. Image Source: Getty/Edward Berthelot Patent leather doesn't have to be skintight. Instead, try a pleated skirt in the shiny fabric. Image Source: Getty/Claudio Lavenia Put a modern spin on the trend by opting for pieces in unlikely colors like this yellow Milo Maria blazer. Image Source: Getty/Edward Berthelot A high-shine red overcoat will make even the most boring look stand out in a crowd. Image Source: Getty/Christian Vierig A patent-leather trench is a sleek way to add texture to your ensemble. Street StyleFashion TrendsWinter FashionStyle How-ToFashion WeekLeather