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Like skinny jeans before them, leather leggings have transcended their original trend status to become the kind of item no girl’s wardrobe is complete without. But what’s a wardrobe essential if you can’t wear it to work? Done right – and unless your office is......

All leathers aren’t created equal An authentic leather jacket is the epitome of an investment piece, the ultimate ‘buy now, wear forever’ item. Few things are better (as far as fashion goes, at least) than the feel of a buttery smooth leather jacket that slides......

Athleisure, sport luxe, gym chic… whatever you like to call it, there’s no denying activewear as everyday wear has become the new normal. In our wardrobes, our leather jackets are outnumbered only by Stan Smith kicks, and judging by every model exiting stage door post-show......

If you love your leather staples as much as we do, it’s impossible to imagine relegating them to the back of the wardrobe for an entire season. Especially when summer’s slip dresses are simply crying out for something more substantial draped around bare shoulders. All......

The F word – fit – can be the most difficult part of finding a leather jacket you can have now, wear forever. You want to throw it on and instantly feel right – not have to convince yourself that it works from certain angles.......

Let’s be clear: there’s no new black. But that doesn’t mean you can’t cheat on it occasionally with a splash of colour, now, does it? There’s room in our wardrobes for everyone… Colour Crush Think of black as your never-fail staple and experiment with rich......

Care Factor // 7 tips for keeping your leather looking new  Anyone with a basic understanding of fashion knows leathers are a staple wardrobe item. Though most of us are happy to dish out the dollars on our leather-made babies, when it comes to caring for......

The Greenwich Street Motor Jacket ‘Pashiflora’ – The Limited Edition, Hand-Painted, Bespoke Jacket. Only 10 rare pieces created. Once they are gone, they are gone!  Species: Pashiflora  I have discovered an unknown fauna – a blooming flower, tattooed lip covered petals peel back passionately as the......

Only ten leather jackets have been hand-painted to tell the story of a woman living in New York, who is always exploring, pushing the limits – she’s tough, rebellious and sexy. The Greenwich Street Motor Jacket transforms into ‘Pashiflora’ Paying homage to the rock ’n’......

Introducing our collaboration with Australian-born, New York-based illustrator Anouk Colantoni to create ten limited edition, hand-painted bespoke jackets.   PASHIFLORA – The search for her lost pashion.  She is a rock-n-roll universal love flower, dripping passionate petals. Like a flower, she is solidly grounded, flourishing......

PASHIFLORA – In Search of Her Lost Pashion.  An insider’s look to creating this limited edition series of ten hand-painted bespoke leather jackets in collaboration with Australian-born, New York-based artist Anouk Colantoni. WATCH The Video. CREDITS: Artist & Creative Director Of Project: Anouk Caolantoni. Video......

The enthusiasm. The excitement. That moment.  That beautiful unforgettable moment you know you have discovered your own personal paradise. Your utopia.  I spent most of my adult life seeking this,  a place I considered a pure paradise. I found mine on the shores of Sydney’s Bondi Beach,......

A peek behind the scenes of The Spring Summer 2014 Look Book photo shoot in New York City. For a real insiders experience, WATCH THE BEHIND THE SCENES VIDEO HERE  Shop The Spring Summer Collection Here > LOOK BOOK TEAM: Photographer: Gary Golembiewski Hair &......

We were so fortunate to collaborate with stylish Dasha Gold of @thetrendspotter.net on a ‘uniquely hers’ jacket for Sydney Fashion Week. Dasha speaks about never giving up on the dreams & passions in many of her interviews for TheTrendSpotter.net. “to give your dream a chance......

One part urban chic, one part bohemian nomad. West 14th’s Winter collection transports its signature formula to the barren deserts of California. The nomadic journey from the urban backdrops of NYC and Paris from previous collections guides our ‘global cool-girl’ to Palm Springs this season.......

Capturing the perfect monochrome looks is the vibrant duo behind @twiceblessed_ , Bec & Marissa. The team picked our West Broadway Leggings for their comfy fit, perfect-recovery stretch leather and the stealth black colouring… and they are making these Luxe Basics never look better! Get......

URBAN NOMAD, Autumn/ Winter 2016 Mood Board Key pictures from our design team’s inspiration board to inspire the urban bohemian collection. You can view the complete series of inspirational images HERE VIEW THE URBAN NOMAD COLLECTION HERE...

INTERVIEW: ‘Toughing it out with Violeta’ by Modus Liberty Australia has an amazing ability to draw the worlds most talented and creative minds, including founder of leather label West 14th. Four years ago, Violeta Tentomas created a small clutch of innately covetable and entirely chic......

We’re taking you on set for a behind the scenes look at the creating of the URBAN NOMAD Look Book. Arrives to stores March 2016. TEAM: Photographer // Duncan Peak Stylist // Charlie Stokes Model // Alma @ Chic Management Hair & Make up //......

One part urban chic, one part bohemian nomad. The feeling is bohemian, although the look remains resolutely urban. Shop The URBAN NOMAD Collection here...

Archive interview by Clare Fabb of Style By Yellow Button from July 2013 with our Creative Director, Violeta. ‘Fashion is a really competitive business, no matter where you are in the world. I find it particularly inspiring to watch someone brave enough to follow their......

Taking you from the bustling streets of New York to the laid back beaches of Bondi, these style influencers share there style stories in a piece of West 14th. #wearingwest14th We’re seeing double of @pheobeclelland in The Yve Dress with Ostrich Feathers. Shop Pheobe’s Pick......

West 14th. Inspired by New York and designed in Sydney, fashion label West 14th focuses creating beautiful leather clothing that combines urban attitude with head-turning elegance. Couturing had the opportunity to interview Violeta Tentomas, West 14th‘s founder and designer, to discover the story behind the......

LUXE BASICS The foundation pieces to your modern day wardrobe. Our short list of the key pieces to incorporate into your wardrobe for season-less dressing. We keep coming back to these 5 luxe basics and want to share why we love them with you, so......

California Dreaming with Channel 9 Stylist and fashion influencer, Kara Wilson of @sydneystyleedit. Kara fluttered the streets of Los Angeles wearing our Amourette Ruffle Skirt making off-duty dressing look so stylishly put-together and easy! Get your hands on this luxe ruffle piece here. Show us......

Nadia Fairfax Picks The Greenwich Street Motor Jacket with a twist! The textile is inspired by our trip through the Andean Mountains in Peru. The leather is buttery soft and the adds the perfect touch of edge to this piece. A new duo to our......

Our founder, Violeta, interviews with Who’s Your: ‘Violeta is an expat from New York City (via the way of New Jersey where she grew up) , now settling on the sunny shores of Bondi Beach. Violeta thought it would be nice to live on the......

New Season calls for a new shade of our signature style – The Greenwich Street Motor Jacket. The dynamic duo behind Twice Blessed are seen here on the streets of Sydney street styling in the ultra-luxe Malbec coloured leather and the butter-soft Blueberry coloured leather......

Style style star, Natalie Cantell, photographed on the streets of New York during February Fashion Week by Adam Katz Sinding of @le21eme. Shop Natalie’s modern essential, The West Broadway Legging >...

ALLURE’S Style Stories Meet The Emmanuelle Culottes Land in the 8th Arrondissment, drop your bags at the George V, race to the window for the first glimpse of the Tour Eiffel! Ready for business and maybe a cheeky Parisian flirtation! VIEW NOW  Meet The Yvette......

A trip to Paris inspired the narrative to this season’s story. The subtle seduction of French woman, the mystique of Paris’s narrow streets and the indulgent pastries laid the foundations to the collection, ALLURE. We approached the designing of this collection with a motive to......

THE ALLURE FILM // A playful view of the collection. WATCH the film here >  TEAM Director & Producer // Suzanne Kim Cinematography // Vitor Queiroz Video Assistant// Ellen Johansson Edit/ Grade// Marta Maia Stylist// Charlotte Stokes Model // Hannah Purcell @ Priscillas Makeup &......

Our Creative Director dishes her tricks of doing business in NYC, & what to pack (!!), to the dynamic duo at Citizens Of The World. (That’s Meghan to the left wearing our Bridgette Tee on a recent adventure to Hong Kong.) NEW YORK CITY FOR......

See the styles the Peruvian landscape inspired – The Greenwich Street Motor Jacket and The Nolita Drape Jacket in Forest Green buttery soft leather. See the styles the tribal dressing in the Andean Mountains inspired – The Greenwich Street Motor Jacket, The Nolita Drape Jacket & The Isabella Drape......

See the styles the sighting of a Jaguar in Brazil inspired – The Ludlow Motor Jacket, The Nolita Drape Jacket and The Greenwich Street Motor Jacket with hand embossed jaguar spotted trims. First stop on the South American adventure is Peru! Read the story here.  Want to know more......

See the styles the white Salt Flats of Uyuni reminded us why we LOVE white all year round  – Nolita Drape Vest, Washington Drape Trenchand Greenwich Street Motor Jacket in buttery soft white leather. Next stop on the South American adventure is Argentina! Read the story here.......

Style Influencers opt for white leather Wondering how to incorporate a key piece into your everyday wardrobe? We selected these stylish influencers for opting to rock the white leather and showing us the key to pulling the outfit together. Here’s the rundown: Rebecca Laurey of......

See the styles the Argentina landscape & Malbec wines inspired – The Greenwich Street Motor Jacket and The Americano Quilted Skirt in Malbec buttery soft leather. Next stop on the South American adventure is Brazil! Read the story here. Want to know more about the inspiration for the collection? Watch The......