Now with Americana being one of the big trends that is on the tips of everyone's tongue, and the quintessential animal of America being the cow (whether in making fun of our beefy population or being the one animal always seen on a country road), leather, especially leather accessories, have been garnering a bit of attention these days and are being used in new and creative ways. First you have Zana Bayne and her leather harnesses that are creeping into the high fashion world bit by bondage-y bit. A particular fave of mine are these calf pieces. Sticking to the depraved vein of things we have ERRO who just became available at Opening Ceremony. ERRO, makers of fine leather goods, garters, and underwear…yes underwear. Now to lift us out from the dungeon to things 'higher' we have Michael Kors' new "Triple Buckle" belt to wash away that icky feeling. And just when you thought it was safe... So whether you choose perverse or posh, both are looking good this season. But honestly who doesn't like to get a little dirty sometimes?

After much buzz and anticipation, Zana Bayne’s online store has finally opened, and we couldn’t be more excited by the extensive collection of made-to-order leather items. From harnesses to belts to jewelry, Zana Bayne’s line is tough, striking, and 100% handmade. After years of hawking products primarily through an Etsy shop, the full online store is now open with a generous 15% discount for readers of Bayne's blog.

You may already be familiar with Zana Bayne—her leather accessories can most accurately be summed up as “bondage chic," and you’d be hard-pressed to find anything similar on the market right now. Her blog features sneak peeks of designs in progress as well as outfit photos; her avant-garde style is mainly composed of all-blacks of varying textures and fabrics, with an emphasis on volume. She’s been quietly crafting leather goods, such as harnesses, stacked belts, and jewelry for many years, so the anticipation for her first formal collection is pretty intense.

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