LEATHER be a Lady...

From Moto Jackets to paneled leggings; Leather is one fabric the runways and street style icons are not ready to shed. “Moto” is short for Motorcycle and the 2013 take bestows an array of styles suitable for most every occasion. From Sienna Miller to Sarah Palin, all genres of women are finding this trend irresistible.  

While the options of where to find the Moto Jacket and ride the wave trend are endless, BLK DNM has certainly up the ante by launching the Leather Project X.  This online site headquartered in New York allows men and women to custom build a truly one of a kind leather jacket. Various leathers, warm hues, multiple textured shearlings it’s a one stop shop to build something unique to your personal style.

For the instant gratification fashionista’s, here is a list of four of my favorites I’ve recently spotted and available in a range of price points. From classic to rock star there is a Moto for everyone!

Winter white is so clean and creates that perfect finish to most any outfit, even in the form of leather. Here Katie Holmes is wearing a winter white moto that can be found at the one and only Kohl’s and is currently on sale for $72.!

Macy’s Bar III has a colarless leather jacket that is available in many different hues. Here is a link to it in black. It’s my personal favorite with an upswing cut back that makes this jacket easy to pair from t-shirts to dresses.

Paneled, funky and with a hint of prep, this Leather Crepe Moto Jacket by 3.1 Philip Lim is every inch of unique. Mixed with black and cinnamon, I am a little obsessed with the peplum siding along the right of the zipper. Very Cute!

With a real rock star edge, this has spiked gold shoulder detailing in black faux leather, not to mention it’s the perfect price point. Originally spotted on pinterest (duh) it’s ultimately available at Forever 21.