How to shop the mob wife trend in Toronto, from leopard to leather

One of Canada’s most trusted authorities on style and fashion, Jeanne Beker has covered the industry for more than 30 years. Now watch her in her current style editor role on TSC’s Style Matters with Jeanne Beker or tune into her podcast Beyond Style Matters, available wherever you get your podcasts.

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Draw inspiration from Connie Corleone and Carmela Soprano for the hottest look of the season! Jeanne Beker has selected all the mob wife trend essentials, from leopard print to gold hardware. 

A. RED FRAMES 

“I love these; they’re so fun and make a great colour statement.” Zane, $119, visitzane.com

B.CHEETAH BELT

“This cheetah print makes for a great wraparound belt, especially to go with an all-black outfit.” Good Neighbour, $79, 935 Queen St. E.

C. CIRCLE STUDS 

“I love what Biko does: these are going to give you just that right flash of gold.” Options for Her, $135, 163 Cumberland St.

D. CHAIN BRACELET  

“It’s kind of chunky, it’s detailed, and it looks rich and a little over the top, perfect for the trend.” Leah Alexandra, $175, 188 University Ave.

E. LEOPARD DRESS

“This silk dress has such a classic shape, with a trendy twist, thanks to the leopard print.” Reformation, $648, 87 Yorkville Ave.

F. TUBE TOP

Thursdays, $695, 1130 Yonge St.

G. GOLD HANDBAG

“You don’t get more mob wife than a Gucci bag with the Gucci hardware on it!” Gucci, $1,560, 130 Bloor St. W. 

H. LEATHER SKIRT

“I like the asymmetry of this and I like how it can ride low on the hips; this shows off the knee in a flirty way.” TNT, $825, 2901 Bayview Ave. 

I. KITTEN MULE

“I love the pattern and these look fun and sexy — almost like little foot jewelry.” Reformation, $398, 87 Yorkville Ave.

 

 

 

J. LEATHER GLOVES

“These long leather gloves are fabulous; they make such an elegant statement.” Thursdays, $195, 1130 Yonge St.

K. PATENT PANTS

“These patent leather leggings are a trip! The shiny look is a step up from a classic leather legging.” Hilary MacMillan, $125, hilarymacmillan.com

L. LEOPARD COAT

“You can never go wrong with leopard print, and this looks awfully cosy. What a statement piece!” Guess, $180.60, 55 Colossus Dr.

M. STILETTO BOOT

“It’s sexy, it’s a little evil looking, and it’s edgy, very appropriate for the trend!” La Canadienne, $312, 138 Cumberland St.

For Jeanne Beker’s top picks for the bow trend, click here.