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 ...

Patent leather shine, blacked-out swagger, and AJ11 vibes make the Air Jordan 9 ‘Bred’ a retro worth chasing.

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 ...

Several variations of the “Bred” Air Jordan 1 have released since its introduction in 1985, all generally well received. Many will argue that it’s not only the greatest Air Jordan of all-time, but ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Air Jordan 4 NRG ‘Hot Punch’ sneakers are…well…pink. An all pink patent leather upper with matching underlays turns up ...

His show business stories are knockouts. Russ Thacker, starring in the revival of ”Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up?” at the Civic Theatre, has spent most of his 40 years in theater, ...