Unless you have been living under a rock, you must have noticed that suede is having a major comeback moment this season. Yes, you heard right, the number one y2k autumnal fabric is alive and well and it is no longer only millennials, who love to rock this trend. Skirts, boots, blazers, coats and jackets. And pretty much everything you can think of. Content creators are flooding Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, and quite literally all social media platforms with countless inspiration material on how to incorporate this trend to your current wardrobe. And people are listening as suede garments are selling out in a speed of light.
‘The high maintenance diva among fabrics’
Now, just like its more desirable sister, leather, this can be a very spenny trend to follow. To say the least. After all, genuine suede, just like genuine leather, is still a luxury material. That being said, unlike leather, suede is much more high maintenance and, let’s be real, is definitely not durable in nature. Yes, it can last you for years to come, we do not deny that, but it requires much more care and upkeeping to make it last. And funds, let’s not forget about funds. We are talking dry cleaning, special brushes, colour revival products etc.
‘Is it really worth the investment?’
Well, if you do not mind all the hassle suede comes with, there is still one last question we need to ask. Quite a simple one, actually – what is the realistic longevity of this trend and will we coming back to our ‘suede wardrobe’ in the upcoming years as well? Because if your pieces will not see the light of the day next autumn, is it really worth investing in?
If you are still determined to add some suede pieces to your wardrobe even after all that negative talk we just put you through, look no further. Here we have gathered some suede looks for you to recreate or just get inspired by.
Additionally, should you be looking for some more everyday fashion guidance, have a look at our wishlist. It’s safe to say, you will find plenty of shopping inspiration there. Both high street and high end – we made sure to suit all budgets. And yes, all the links are there too – don’t worry, we’ve got your back.
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