{"product_id":"michael-hoban-for-north-beach-leather-sculptural-black-leather-suede-dress","title":"Michael Hoban for North Beach Leather | Sculptural Black Leather \u0026 Suede Dress","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is exactly the kind of Michael Hoban piece that made North Beach Leather unforgettable. A dramatic off-the-shoulder leather neckline frames the body like sculpture, while the sharply fitted waist and straight suede skirt create an exaggerated, almost corseted silhouette. Three bright gold-tone chain closures run down the bodice, with matching gold buttons at the cuffs—the perfect contrast against the deep black leather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt has presence. The neckline is theatrical without feeling costume-like, the waist is beautifully engineered, and those gold chain closures turn a black dress into something extraordinary. This is vintage leather at its most unapologetically glamorous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigner: Michael Hoban for North Beach Leather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra: Circa late 1980s–early 1990s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage size: Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack leather fitted bodice and sleeves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack suede skirt and center panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDramatic off-the-shoulder collar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree gold-tone chain-and-medallion closures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGold-tone button detailing at cuffs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFitted waist with sculptural seaming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStraight midi-length silhouette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. shoulder\/off-shoulder width: 19\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePit to pit: 17\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaist: 14\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHips: 19\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaist to hem: 24\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements are taken flat and are approximate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e - Good\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector’s Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMichael Hoban helped transform leather from counterculture dressing into high-fashion statement wear. By the late 1980s, North Beach Leather had become famous for bold, body-conscious leather designs and counted performers including Tina Turner, Cher, Mick Jagger and Elvis Presley among its clientele. Hoban spoke of his work as art and his stores as galleries—a philosophy that feels especially fitting for a piece like this. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dramatic neckline, hourglass construction and gold hardware capture the excess and confidence of late-1980s fashion while still looking remarkably modern. This is not simply a black leather dress—it is the kind of piece that makes the person wearing it the focal point of the room.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mon Luxe Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44175179874363,"sku":null,"price":525.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0656\/9056\/6715\/files\/Photoroom_20260911_170302.jpg?v=1789171414","url":"https:\/\/monluxevintage.com\/products\/michael-hoban-for-north-beach-leather-sculptural-black-leather-suede-dress","provider":"Mon Luxe Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}