Fashion City By InStyle Editors InStyle Editors Instagram Twitter InStyle's mantra is "Everybody's in," and that means anyone who finds their way to our stories should find themselves reflected in them. We prioritize bringing the right writer to every story and sometimes collaborate as a team to ensure we're including points of view across race, gender expression, body size, skin and hair type, and more. Our editors and writers comprise decades of expertise across the beauty, fashion, lifestyle and wellness spaces in print and digital. We prioritize journalistic integrity, factual accuracy, and also having fun with every story we share. For more about our team, click here. InStyle's editorial guidelines Updated on October 19, 2009 @ 02:06PM Pin Share Tweet Email Photo: Time Inc. Digital Studio City 01 of 07 Time Inc. Digital Studio Why We Love It So unrepentently hard-edged, it's aimed at living it up in the dead of night. If leather, metalwork and shine don't seem overly romantic, that's because the effect is deliberately predatory. How to Wear ItIt all starts with black-and can end there too. Color only works when it's deep and saturated. Skinny jeans are the key piece. If looking tough isn't the real you, your little black dress adorned with a chain necklace or a studded heel can confidently take you anywhere without your having to pretend you pulled up on the back of a bike. Photos: left, Narciso Rodriguez; right, Proenza Schouler Click through to shop the look! See how the stars are wearing this trend! 02 of 07 Vena Cava Time Inc. Digital Studio Velvet-silk dress, Vena Cava, $495, at barneys.com. 03 of 07 Michael Kors Time Inc. Digital Studio Calf-hair clutch with metal handle, Michael Kors, $348; visit michaelkors.com for stores. 04 of 07 Club Monaco Time Inc. Digital Studio Leather vest, Club Monaco, $395; visit clubmonaco.com for stores. See how the stars are wearing this trend! 05 of 07 Bebe Time Inc. Digital Studio Leather and metal platform heels, Bebe, $129; visit bebe.com for stores. 06 of 07 Obakki Time Inc. Digital Studio Wool-blend pants with leather trim, Obakki, $260; visit obakki.com for stores. 07 of 07 Giles & Brother by Philip Crangi Time Inc. Digital Studio Oxidized silver necklace, Giles & Brother by Philip Crangi, $250; at gilesandbrother.com. See how the stars are wearing this trend!