You wore them as a girl. Now patent leather shoes-not to mention bags and belts-are back, as part of fashion’s focus on shine. But while patent leather is certainly not a new material, misconceptions ...

School’s in, and it’s not Grease. Author John R. Powers creates a different kind of romance with growing up in the ’50s in his oddly titled Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up? Powers ...

Side-by-side, Cater's version of the timeless boots features an even glossier patent leather sheen, but the recently released ...

My first stop was the Lower East Side store Dolce Vita, which was packed with last-minute shoppers. Two girls next to me were trying on adorable Mary Jane flats ($97). I had to have the blue ones. The ...

Shiny patent leather can liven up your wardrobe this summer. Bright patent leather shoes, handbags and belts look fabulous with all summer fashions from shorts to dresses. Instead of revamping your ...

There's nothing worse than buying a new pair of shiny patent leather shoes and scuffing them. I mean, the marks kind of kill the whole shiny shoe vibe. Not cute. But no worries, because you just need ...

Cinthia Erivo has found her stride in statement boots lately. The British actor and singer looked business casual punk in sleek black patent leather platform boots at the “Challengers” Los Angeles ...

Scarlett Johansson is continuing her role as an ambassador for Prada, taking the brand along with her while attending the ...

When the Air Jordan 11 “Concord” debuted on court in 1995, fans couldn’t wait to get their hands on a pair. So when the sneakers finally hit retail a few months later, they were the hottest thing on ...

Patent leather shoes have come a long way from the square front Mary Janes that we wore as kids. The lustrous look is an easy way to dress up bland basics; and in the bootie, platform, and pump ...

When Joe Leonardo directed the runaway hit “Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up?” for Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire in 1988, he vowed it would be his last stab at the show. He had ...