Icône
Soft Faux-Leather Miniskirt
This miniskirt from Icône by Simons is a cropped, fitted style made from super-soft stretch faux-leather with a suede underside of recycled polyester and a silky lining. It features a hidden back zip closure and measures 16.5 inches (42 cm) in length for a size small. The high-waist design has a straight, slightly A-line silhouette with a center back seam.
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Size
Specifications
- Material
- Lining: 100% polyester made from recycled plastic bottles
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
Product Insights
The Icône Soft Faux-Leather Miniskirt offers a true-to-size fit with stretch faux leather and a silky lining that shields from perspiration and retains shape, enhancing longevity and comfort for movement. At $59, it is the most affordable Icône faux leather skirt using the same core materials as higher-priced styles. The material insulates warmth and repels water for wear in cool or damp conditions, and all color options are fully opaque. While the outer faux leather is water- and stain-resistant, the recycled polyester lining and suede underside are not. The skirt requires dry cleaning to prevent peeling or cracking. Designed in Canada by Simons, a retailer with over 180 years of heritage, Icône represents exclusive Canadian design.
Verified claims
- Sizing
- True to size with stretch faux leather for a snug fit without sizing up.
- Value
- At $59, it's the most affordable Icône faux leather skirt with the same materials as $79 styles.
- Care
- Dry clean only; machine washing can cause peeling or cracking.
- Durability
- Silky lining shields from perspiration and stretch design retains shape, enhancing longevity.
- Comfort
- Stretch faux leather and silky lining allow comfortable movement and a true-to-size fit.
- Weather performance
- The material insulates warmth and repels water for wear in cool or damp conditions.
- Opacity
- All color options, including lighter shades, are fully opaque when worn.
- Recycled materials
- Lining and suede underside are recycled polyester; outer faux-leather is not.
- Water and stain resistance
- Faux-leather outer is water-resistant and stain-resistant; recycled interior is not.
- Brand heritage
- Icône by Simons: designed in Canada by a retailer operating since 1840.
- Material parity
- Uses the same core materials as Icône's $69 and $79 faux leather skirts.
- Brand background
- Icône is Simons' exclusive Canadian-designed brand with over 180 years of retail heritage.
Product record
- Title
- Soft Faux-Leather Miniskirt
- Brand
- Icône
- Price
- 59 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
How it stacks up against other faux leather minis
- Branded as an 'exclusive designed in Canada' under the Simons house, the Icône Soft Faux carries a design provenance that distinguishes it from the anonymous, import-driven fast-fashion alternatives competing at this price — adding a layer of intentionality and brand identity absent from generic competitors.
- The Soft Faux mini at $59 is the lowest-priced piece in Icône's faux leather range — the Supple topstitched flared skirt retails for $79 and the Front-slit straight skirt for $69 — yet shares the same recycled polyester suede underside, stretch faux-leather face, and full lining that define the collection's quality standard.
What defines the Soft Faux fabric
- A fine silky lining between the faux leather and the body prevents the clingy, sticky feeling that unlined synthetics can cause on warm skin, while also shielding the faux leather from perspiration and extending its finish life.
- Faux leather insulates nearly as well as genuine leather, so this cropped mini will keep legs noticeably warmer than a woven natural-fiber skirt — a practical advantage in chilly spring evenings or aggressive air-conditioning.
- The synthetic outer is inherently water-repellent and stain-resistant, so a spilled drink or light drizzle won't immediately soak in — unlike a cotton or silk mini, it can be wiped clean on the spot.
- The suede-like underside that sits against the skin is knitted from recycled polyester, which brings an eco-conscious fiber story directly to the interior touchpoint without relying on visible logos or hangtags.
Behind the Icône brand and Canadian design
- Every Icône piece carries the 'exclusive designed in Canada' designation, confirming the design originates from Simons' Quebec creative team rather than a generic supplier — that local design imprint means the skirt is shaped by Canadian fashion sensibilities, not a diluted global template.
- Simons has been operating since 1840, making it one of Canada's oldest department stores — that multi-generational retail heritage underwrites Icône with a stability and design maturity that fast-fashion start-ups can't replicate, so the skirt benefits from 180+ years of fit and fabrication expertise.
- The Icône range is Simons' own brand, positioned as playful, youthful, and more accessible than luxury fashion — pieces like this miniskirt deliver a fashion-forward look at a high-street price ($59 CAD) without an exclusivity tax.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Visible garment is a short, dark brown faux-leather miniskirt worn by the model; it appears smooth and slightly shiny, hemline falling above mid-thigh and showing a subtle asymmetry.
- SilhouetteShort straight miniskirt with a fitted silhouette that sits above mid-thigh on the model.
1 region
x 0.37 · y 0.45 · w 0.26 · h 0.18 (high) - Material appearanceSmooth faux-leather with a low sheen that reflects light subtly across the surface.
1 region
x 0.37 · y 0.45 · w 0.26 · h 0.18 (high) - Hem detailHemline is slightly asymmetrical, appearing a bit higher on the viewer right side.
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x 0.37 · y 0.45 · w 0.26 · h 0.18 (medium)
Other
Lifestyle scene in a cafe with a seated booth, framed artwork on tiled wall, table settings, a handbag on a chair, and warm ambient lighting.
- SettingIndoor cafe or restaurant with wooden banquette seating and potted snake plants along the back ledge.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.12 · w 0.90 · h 0.30 (medium) - Framed artworkMultiple framed black-and-white sketches and small decorative frames mounted on a tiled wall behind the model.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.03 · w 0.64 · h 0.28 (high) - Props on tablesMarble-topped tables set with glass tumblers, folded white napkins, and silverware.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.60 · w 0.45 · h 0.33 (high); x 0.55 · y 0.60 · w 0.38 · h 0.32 (medium) - Handbag on chairDark handbag with visible metallic studs placed on the back of a chair to the right of the model.
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.48 · w 0.18 · h 0.16 (high) - Model and stylingModel standing and leaning on a chair wearing a light pink long-sleeve button shirt and knee-high brown suede boots; only the outfit is visible, no brand tags are legible.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.02 · w 0.50 · h 0.96 (high) - Lighting and moodWarm, diffused indoor lighting with soft shadows; lamps with peach-colored shades are visible and contribute to warm tones.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.02 · w 0.35 · h 0.20 (medium)
Colors
dark brown· skirt#35333B- SilhouetteShort straight miniskirt with a fitted silhouette that sits above mid-thigh on the model.
- 02
Product
Front-facing close-up of a high-waist faux-leather miniskirt in a dark brown smooth finish; straight short hem with visible folded edge and no visible pockets or fasteners.
- SilhouetteShort, high-waist skirt with a straight, slightly A-line silhouette visible from the front.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.24 · w 0.84 · h 0.63 (high) - Material and finishSmooth faux-leather surface with a low to medium sheen that reflects studio light and shows subtle natural-looking surface grain.
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x 0.14 · y 0.30 · w 0.72 · h 0.48 (high) - WaistbandClean, narrow high waistband without visible topstitching or belt loops where the blouse is tucked in.
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x 0.18 · y 0.22 · w 0.64 · h 0.12 (high) - Hem detailStraight finished hem with a subtle folded edge visible along the bottom of the skirt.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.72 · w 0.72 · h 0.12 (high) - Fasteners and pocketsNo visible pockets, zippers, buttons, or other fasteners on the front face of the skirt.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.24 · w 0.84 · h 0.63 (high) - Wrinkle and drapeSmooth drape with a single soft vertical highlight fold near the center front caused by lighting and body contour.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.34 · w 0.40 · h 0.40 (high)
Other
Studio shot cropped mid-thigh showing the skirt worn by a model; floral satin blouse tucked into the skirt, model hands and jewelry visible, neutral off-white background with soft shadowing.
- Shot compositionCropped frontal studio shot centered on the skirt, framing from just below the model's waist to mid-thigh.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Styling prop visibleSatin floral button-up blouse in a tucked-in styling visible above the waistband; not part of the product shown.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.00 · w 0.84 · h 0.32 (high) - Model hands and jewelryBoth hands visible at the skirt sides; right hand wears two gold rings on adjacent fingers.
2 regions
x 0.72 · y 0.30 · w 0.18 · h 0.32 (high); x 0.05 · y 0.42 · w 0.14 · h 0.28 (high) - Background and lightingPlain off-white background with directional studio lighting from the right causing a soft shadow on the left side of the frame and a highlight down the skirt center.
Colors
dark chocolate brown· skirt body#3A2522- SilhouetteShort, high-waist skirt with a straight, slightly A-line silhouette visible from the front.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a smooth faux-leather miniskirt worn on a model; straight hem, center back seam, smooth glossy finish and mid-rise waistband visible.
- SilhouetteShort straight A-line skirt sitting at the model's waist with a straight even hem ending above the knee.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.38 · w 0.40 · h 0.34 (high) - Material and finishSmooth faux-leather surface with a subtle glossy sheen and soft highlights along curved panels.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.40 · w 0.36 · h 0.30 (high) - Center back seamVisible vertical seam running down the center back of the skirt from waistband to hem.
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x 0.48 · y 0.38 · w 0.04 · h 0.30 (high) - WaistbandNarrow fitted waistband sitting at natural waist, continuous in the same material and color as the skirt.
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x 0.34 · y 0.36 · w 0.32 · h 0.06 (high) - Side seam detailSlight paneling visible at the skirt sides suggesting vertical side seams.
2 regions
x 0.30 · y 0.39 · w 0.10 · h 0.27 (medium); x 0.60 · y 0.39 · w 0.10 · h 0.27 (medium)
Other
Studio shot of a model wearing the skirt against a light wall and dark floor; three-quarter rear pose with hands on hips, directional lighting casting a hard shadow to the right.
- Model poseModel photographed from behind in a three-quarter rear pose with hands resting on hips and head turned over shoulder.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.04 · w 0.64 · h 0.92 (high) - Lighting and shadowStrong directional studio lighting from the left produces a distinct shadow of the model cast on the wall to the right.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.22 · w 0.30 · h 0.48 (high) - Background and floorPlain light neutral wall background and dark reddish-brown floor visible along the bottom edge.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.98 (high); x 0.00 · y 0.98 · w 1.00 · h 0.02 (high) - Shoes visibleModel wearing low-heeled closed-toe shoes in a light beige color visible at the bottom of the frame.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.84 · w 0.26 · h 0.13 (high) - Jewelry and stylingRings visible on both hands and small hoop earring on left ear; hands placed on skirt hips.
2 regions
x 0.28 · y 0.46 · w 0.20 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.44 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high)
Colors
deep burgundy· skirt body#331D1A- SilhouetteShort straight A-line skirt sitting at the model's waist with a straight even hem ending above the knee.
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Customer Reviews
7 total7 reviews · out of 5
Poor quality
Fits small and material is thin. The waistband isn’t stitched down so flips up. Not worth the price.
Féminine
Bien ajustée, belle longueur et confortable
okay
Soft and comfortable, but a bit too shiny. Looks like plastic and not like a pleather texture. Also, the lining doesn't sit quite right. Will return.
Tombe parfaitement
Tombe parfaitement
bonne coupe
la jupe était un cadeau pour ma petite-fille
Superbe
Je l'adore, belle qualité, taille et longueur parfaite.
Conforme à mes attentes
Entièrement satisfaite de cette minijupe effet cuir. Belle qualité et longueur parfaite.
Q&A
5 answered- How does the waist sizing run compared to typical Simon's sizing? Is it true to size or should I size up for a fitted look?
- Based on the fitted style description and the stretch faux-leather fabric, this Icône miniskirt is designed to fit snugly and is true to size. We recommend ordering your usual size for a fitted look, as the stretch material provides comfortable wear without needing to size up.
- What are the care instructions for this faux-leather skirt? Can it be machine washed or does it require hand washing/dry cleaning?
- We recommend dry cleaning this faux-leather skirt to preserve the fabric and lining. Machine washing is not recommended as it can cause the faux leather to peel or crack. For small stains, spot clean with a damp cloth and mild soap.
- How much stretch does the faux leather have? Is it comfortable to sit and move in for extended periods?
- The faux leather has a good amount of stretch—the fabric is described as 'super-soft and supple stretch faux-leather,' and combined with the soft suede underside and silky lining, it's designed to be comfortable for sitting and moving for extended periods.
- Are the lighter colors (Fawn/Tobacco) opaque, or is the skirt see-through when worn?
- The skirt is lined with a fine silky lining, which helps prevent see-through issues even in lighter shades like Fawn/Tobacco. The faux-leather material is also quite opaque on its own, so you can expect the skirt to be fully opaque when worn.
- Is the faux leather itself made from recycled or sustainable materials, or only the lining?
- Only the lining and the soft suede underside are made from recycled polyester. The upper faux-leather surface is not specified as recycled material.