variants
or less commonly suède
1
: leather with a napped surface
2
: a fabric finished with a nap to simulate suede
sueded; sueding
: to give a suede finish or nap to (a fabric or leather)
: to give cloth or leather a suede finish
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Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2025
Acts of rebellion, fine tailoring, streetwear, tribal prints, traditional tassels and suedes, moccasins, and sustainable fashion approaches like fur and multi-use materials were all present on the runway.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
East-Coast Coded Raffia and canvas is to summer what suede and leather is to fall—a match made.
—Madeline Fass, Vogue, 3 June 2025
These slippers are available in men’s and women’s sizes, and are designed with a suede upper and a plush faux fur lining that yields a buttery-soft feel.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 3 June 2025
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Noun
Clarks Maritime Mule Suede Sandals Finding a suede sandal this chic and comfortable for $23 feels like a travel hack that's almost too good to be true.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2025
Acts of rebellion, fine tailoring, streetwear, tribal prints, traditional tassels and suedes, moccasins, and sustainable fashion approaches like fur and multi-use materials were all present on the runway.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
East-Coast Coded Raffia and canvas is to summer what suede and leather is to fall—a match made.
—Madeline Fass, Vogue, 3 June 2025
These slippers are available in men’s and women’s sizes, and are designed with a suede upper and a plush faux fur lining that yields a buttery-soft feel.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 3 June 2025
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“Suede.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/suede. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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