Leather Mini Dresses and Leather Separates: The LOULOU Edit

The short answer: a good leather mini dress is lined, sharp at the shoulder and short enough to feel modern. Our pick is the LOULOU Scarlet Leather Dress in red lamb leather. For black, the Leather Corset Dress with a feathered skirt. LOULOU fits true to size. See more in designer mini dresses.

Leather has always been part of the rock and roll side of LOULOU. LOULOU is an independent Romanian label founded in Bucharest in 2012 by Andra Turcanu. The house designs in Florence, takes its energy from Los Angeles, and makes every piece in its own Bucharest atelier. The leather pieces are cut in lamb leather and lined in viscose, and many carry a single statement: a crystal hem, a feather skirt, a scalloped edge.

Our picks

1. Scarlet Leather Dress

Red lamb leather, structured shoulders and a crystal hem.

2. Leather Corset Dress

A black lambskin corset over a feathered skirt.

3. No Explanation Dress

Black leather with feather detailing.

4. One Shoulder Leather Maxi Dress

Red calf leather and silk satin, cut to the floor.

5. Midnight in Paris Gown

A strapless black leather gown with a feathered hem.

6. Red Leather Top

A cropped red lamb leather top. Wear it with the matching shorts.

7. Red Leather Bermuda Shorts

Red lamb leather with a scalloped hem.

8. Black Leather Top

The black version of the leather top.

9. Scalloped Leather Mini Skirt

A high waisted black leather mini with scalloped edges.

10. Leather And Velvet Corset Jacket

A leather jacket with a velvet corset panel.

How to wear a leather mini dress

Sheer black tights and a pointed boot make it a winter outfit. Bare legs and a sandal make it summer. Keep jewellery fine.

Caring for leather

Specialist leather clean only. Store it on a padded hanger away from heat and sunlight, and never in plastic.

Frequently asked questions

Are leather dresses in style?

Yes. Leather dresses are a strong evening choice this season, especially in red and black.

What shoes go with a leather mini dress?

A pointed boot for winter, a strappy sandal for summer.

Is LOULOU leather real?

Yes. The brand lists lamb leather and lambskin on these pieces.

How do you clean a leather dress?

Take it to a leather specialist. Do not wash it at home.

Do LOULOU leather pieces fit true to size?

Yes. Leather gives a little with wear, so take your usual size.

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