Rock On, Queens! 5 Leather Dress Moments That Ruled the Red Carpet

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Did you watch the 2012 People’s Choice Awards? If you did, you probably saw how a few celebrities were decked in leather.

It seems that leather mixed with some other fabric is trending now. Check out the stars who rocked this material on the 2012 PCA red carpet:

Kristen Bell in Valentino, Ashley Greene in DKNY, and Elisha Cuthbert in Sunny Fong at the 2012 People's Choice AwardsKristen Bell in Valentino, Ashley Greene in DKNY, and Elisha Cuthbert in Sunny Fong at the 2012 People’s Choice Awards on January 11, 2012 (Credit: WENN)

Now 2012 PCA aside, other personalities have also been spotted attending events in leather – namely, Jessica Alba and the most talked-about young actress of the moment, Rooney Mara.

Jessica Alba flaunts her legs in a sexy black Valentino leather and mesh dressJessica Alba flaunts her legs in a sexy black Valentino leather and mesh dress (Credit: WENN)

Jess arrived at the Forevermark & InStyle event wearing a leather-on-mesh creation from Valentino.

Jessica Alba at the Forevermark & InStyle Beauty & Brilliance Celebration at Bar Nineteen 12Jessica Alba at the Forevermark & InStyle Beauty & Brilliance Celebration at Bar Nineteen 12 in Beverly Hills on January 10, 2012 (Credit: WENN)

Rooney, who has been sporting the refined gothic look for the past few appearances, donned a black leather dress from Dion Lee for a promotion event in Rome:

Rooney Mara, in a leather dress, attends the photocall of her new movie, 'The Girl with a Dragon Tattoo', in RomeRooney Mara, in a leather dress, attends the photocall of her new movie, ‘The Girl with a Dragon Tattoo’, in Rome on January 9, 2012 (Credit: WENN)

So what do you think? Ready to fashion a leather-detailed dress this season? It seems to be the item of the moment. If you like following trends, then here are three leather-trimmed dresses for you to choose from. Enjoy shopping!

Robert Rodriguez Chiffon Rose Dress / Emerson Thorpe Strapless Leather Combo Dress / BOULEE Serena Pleather DressRobert Rodriguez Chiffon Rose Dress, $895 / Emerson Thorpe Strapless Leather Combo Dress, $365 / BOULEE Serena Pleather Dress, $231

Derek Lam Long Sleeve Leather Dress / Kevork Kiledjian Cutout Leather Dress with Lace / Alice + Olivia Tamira Leather Bustier DressDerek Lam Long Sleeve Leather Dress, $2,990 / Kevork Kiledjian Cutout Leather Dress with Lace, $2,700 / Alice + Olivia Tamira Leather Bustier Dress, $596

Parker Leather Combo Batwing Dress / Donna Mizani Leather Combo Dress / One Teaspoon Storm Rider Dress / BB Dakota Serena Herringbone DressParker Leather Combo Batwing Dress, $385 / Donna Mizani Leather Combo Dress, $464 / One Teaspoon Storm Rider Dress, $275 / BB Dakota Serena Herringbone Dress, $154