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W5522 Leggings Faux Leather Ecopelle — Black Women's Italian
The Edge of Leather. The Ease of a Legging.
The W5522 is a legging that does not compromise. Cut in a 95% polyester, 5% elastane ecopelle — a faux leather with the visual weight and surface quality of genuine leather and the stretch and comfort of a performance fabric — it fits like a second skin and reads like an editorial choice. The elasticated waistband sits clean and flat. The leg is smooth from waist to ankle. This is a legging for people who want the look of leather without the limitations.
Why This Legging Is Different
- Ecopelle (Faux Leather) Surface: 95% polyester, 5% elastane — a coated fabric engineered to replicate the visual and tactile qualities of genuine leather: smooth, slightly lustrous, with a surface that catches light cleanly.
- Second-Skin Fit: The 5% elastane content allows the ecopelle to stretch and recover with the body — no bagging at the knee, no pulling at the hip. The fit is consistent from waist to ankle.
- Elasticated Waistband: Clean, flat, and comfortable — the waistband sits without rolling or digging, maintaining the smooth line of the legging from the outside.
- Versatile Surface: The ecopelle surface works across contexts — it reads as fashion-forward in an editorial setting and as polished in a more dressed context. A legging that crosses categories.
- Animal-Free: Ecopelle achieves the leather aesthetic without animal materials — a conscious choice that does not require a compromise on visual impact.
- Deep Black: The polyester base takes colour evenly and holds it — the black is consistent, deep, and does not fade with washing.
- Made in Italy: Constructed in Italian ateliers with the fit precision and finishing quality that LA HAINE INSIDE US demands even from its most streamlined pieces.
Specifications
- Style: W5522 — Faux Leather Legging
- Color: Black
- Material: 95% Polyester, 5% Elastane
- Fabric: Ecopelle (Faux Leather)
- Waist: Elasticated
- Fit: Second-skin, full length
- Origin: Made in Italy
- Brand: LA HAINE INSIDE US
- Season: Current
- Gender: Women’s
Women’s Size Chart
| Size | Waist (cm) | Hip (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| XS | 60–64 | 86–90 |
| S | 64–68 | 90–94 |
| M | 68–72 | 94–98 |
| L | 72–78 | 98–104 |
| XL | 78–84 | 104–110 |
Model wears XS. Model measurements: height 180cm, thorax 85cm, shoulders 41cm, waist 64cm, hip 90cm.
The Moment You Put Them On
The W5522 goes on like a legging and looks like leather. The ecopelle surface is smooth and slightly cool to the touch — it warms quickly to the body and then moves with it, the elastane content ensuring the fit stays consistent through the day. The waistband sits flat without rolling. The leg is clean from hip to ankle, with no seam bulk or surface interruption.
In motion, the ecopelle catches light differently from matte fabrics — a subtle sheen that reads as intentional and polished. Worn under a long coat, the legging’s surface is visible at the hem and ankle: a detail that elevates the entire look without effort.
The Art of Ecopelle
Ecopelle — Italian for “eco-leather” — is a coated fabric engineered to replicate the surface qualities of genuine leather through a polyurethane or polyester coating applied to a textile base. The coating is formulated to achieve the visual weight, slight sheen, and smooth hand of leather while allowing the base fabric’s stretch properties to remain active. In the W5522, the 95% polyester base provides the dimensional stability and colour retention of a synthetic textile, while the 5% elastane allows the ecopelle to stretch and recover without cracking or distorting the surface coating. The result is a fabric that performs as a legging — stretching, recovering, fitting precisely — while reading as leather from any distance. LA HAINE INSIDE US uses ecopelle in the W5522 because it achieves the aesthetic of leather without the weight, rigidity, or animal origin of the genuine material.
How to Wear It
- Leather Monochrome: Pair with a black oversized leather or faux leather jacket — the ecopelle legging extends the leather aesthetic from top to bottom, creating a total look with visual coherence and edge.
- Contrast Proportion: Wear with an oversized knit, sweatshirt, or structured coat — the slim, smooth legging balances volume above with precision below, a proportion that is both comfortable and directional.
- Elevated Minimal: With a fitted ribbed turtleneck and pointed-toe heeled boots — the ecopelle surface reads as polished and intentional, the legging elevating a simple upper into a complete look.
- Editorial Layer: Under a long sheer or mesh dress or skirt — the black ecopelle visible beneath the layer, adding depth and a fashion-forward material tension to the overall silhouette.
Care Instructions
- Hand wash or machine wash cold (30°C), gentle cycle
- Do not tumble dry — lay flat or hang to preserve the ecopelle surface coating
- Do not iron — heat will damage the faux leather coating
- Do not bleach
- Store flat or hanging — avoid folding at the same point repeatedly to prevent surface cracking
