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Patent leather handbags exude luxury and sophistication. The high gloss finish of patent leather gives off an elegant and affluent aesthetic, catching the light with every turn. The bags add a ...

A quality black purse is a closet staple ... Complete with a gold chain and crystal-embellished logo, the patent leather bag can be carried as a compact clutch or a chic shoulder bag.

Bright patent leather shoes, handbags and belts look fabulous with ... Wear these with everything from a black cocktail dress to casual white skirt. You can get these shoes at Endless.com.

Per The Telegraph, the Queen owns over 200 bags from Launer, of which three seem to be her avowed favorites: the black leather Royale, the black patent Traviata, and a third custom handbag.

Styling wise, if the runways are anything to go by, black-on-black is the way to go, but the key is to balance your high-shine leather with more matte wools ... Similarly, a patent bag has the power ...