10 best leather skirts to buy for spring 2024

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Alaïa

This sublime leather skirt is one of the central pieces in Pieter Mulier's Archetypes capsule, which celebrates Azzedine Alaïa's famed mastery of structure and form. Two patent buckles cinch the billowing fabric in at the waist, creating a silhouette that could only be Alaïa.

Joseph

Soft shades of brown are everywhere this season, and a supple leather skirt is a chic way to embrace the look. Joseph’s A-line design is loaded with versatility; try it with a fine-knit roll-neck sweater, sharp white shirt, or – for maximum impact – the matching blazer.

Reiss

Sometimes, it's the most stripped-back pieces that make the most impact. Reiss' note-perfect leather skirt comes in both black and chocolate-brown, and is simply detailed with high side slits that ensure ease of movement.

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Whistles

Whistles

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A detachable utility-style belt makes a tough contrast to the feminine flared silhouette of Whistles' burgundy leather midi skirt. It might be a statement piece, but it's more versatile than you may first think: imagine it with a slouchy tucked-in roll-neck and black boots, or a voluminous cream silk blouse and spindly heels.

Gabriela Hearst

Gabriela Hearst is fast becoming known for her flawless takes on forever pieces. A standout design from the AW23 show, this ankle-skimming skirt is neatly knife-pleated around the high waist, so moves beautifully as you walk. Style it as the designer did, with a creamy sweater and lace-up boots, or tuck in a silk shirt for an evening look with edge.

Alexander McQueen

Granted, this one is unlikely to be a piece you call on during the working week or casual weekends – but for an investment that makes a serious statement, it can only be McQueen. This buffed and buttery leather skirt is masterfully constructed to sit high on the waist, falling with figure-hugging structure to hit at the mid-calf. Equally dramatic shoes are a must.

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Dior

The best statement pieces are those that transcend the trend cycle with ease, and this chocolate-brown Dior creation is surely one of them. From one of John Galliano's early Noughties collections, it's detailed with body-contouring lacework and biker-style buckles: a flawless mix of elegance and edge.

Massimo Dutti

It's the floor-sweeping length that makes Massimo Dutti's calfskin skirt such an elegant proposition. Layer it up now with creamy knitwear, then switch to a vest come warmer weather.

Helmut Lang

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While this might not strictly be a full leather skirt, we love the contrast trimming on Helmut Lang’s slender pencil style – tuck a shirt into the waistband to keep it in focus.

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Brunello Cucinelli

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Italian stalwart Brunello Cucinelli has been creating quiet-luxury classics for decades. A sublime example, this knee-length skirt is crafted from supple lamb leather with deep pleats to ensure a beautiful flare with every stride.

Frame

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A classic black leather mini is a seriously good investment: wear it now with a floor-sweeping coat shrugged on top, grounding with bookish loafers and ankle socks for a look the A-list would approve of.

BA&SH

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With an elasticated waistband and full, flared silhouette, this full leather skirt was made for moving in.

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