
Free People
Studded Faux-Leather Miniskirt
This black studded faux-leather miniskirt from Free People is an A-line bottom garment measuring 10.25 inches (26 cm) in length. It is constructed from supple, stretch faux leather with a 5-pocket design, buttoned fly, belt loops, and metallic stud trim along the hem and pocket edges. The unlined skirt features a pebbled leather texture and topstitching details.
- Material
- Supple and stretch faux leather
- Gender
- female
- Style
- edgy, casual
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Skirts > Mini Skirts
Color
Size
Specifications
A supple faux-leather miniskirt with studded detailing, five-pocket design, and buttoned fly.
Supple stretch faux leather, unlined, belt loops, buttoned fly, 5-pocket design.
- Material
- Supple and stretch faux leather
- Style
- edgy, casual
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Skirts > Mini Skirts
Additional Attributes
- studded details
- supple and stretch faux leather
- unlined design
- buttoned fly
- belt loops
- 5-pocket design
- 10.25 inch length
Product Insights
The Free People Studded Faux-Leather Miniskirt, priced at 189 CAD, offers an edgy yet functional design with studs, functional front pockets, belt loops, and a button fly with concealed zipper. Its stretch faux-leather construction pulls on like denim and resists ride-up, while belt loops keep fit snug as the material relaxes, providing a more accommodating fit than the Lainey vegan mini. However, the unlined interior shows pocket outlines and underwear seams, and metal prongs may rub skin. Spot cleaning and conditioning can extend its lifespan to 4–5+ years, and the PU coating resists UV and light rain. Studs are durably attached, but the skirt costs about double the Edikted skort, trading off a smooth silhouette for pockets and adjustability.
Verified claims
- Pocket silhouettes
- Pockets hold small items, but outlines and bulk show through the unlined fabric.
- Lining
- Thin unlined faux leather shows seams of textured underwear.
- Comparison to Lainey
- The stretch and belt loops offer a more body-accommodating fit than the Lainey vegan mini skirt.
- Care
- Spot cleaning and conditioning extends faux leather lifespan to 4-5+ years.
- Coating
- PU coating resists UV fading and repels light rain.
- Durability
- Studs durably attached; belt loops maintain fit as stretch relaxes; stretch reduces seam stress vs non-stretch.
- Fit
- Stretch and belt loops keep fit snug even as material relaxes.
- Value
- Costs about double the Edikted skort, with pockets and belt loops.
- Pockets
- Functional front pockets hold small items but add bulk at hips.
- Closure
- Button fly includes a concealed zipper, keeping the front profile flat through movement.
- Belt loops
- Belt loops let you cinch the waist as the stretch material relaxes; the Lainey mini lacks them.
- Ease of wear
- Pulls on like a pair of broken-in jeans, resisting ride-up and adjustment throughout the day.
- Stud attachment
- Metal prongs attach studs; durable for regular wear, may loosen with heavy use.
- Interior comfort
- Unlined interior exposes metal prongs that may rub against skin.
- Show-through
- Pocket contents and underwear seams are visible through the unlined faux leather.
Product record
- Title
- Studded Faux-Leather Miniskirt
- Brand
- Free People
- Price
- 189 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Front view close-up of a black pebbled faux-leather miniskirt showing waistband with button, belt loops, front pockets, center-front seam and metal stud trim along the hem and pocket edges.
- Silhouette and viewFront-facing miniskirt visible from just above the waistband to the upper thighs; photographed on a model with the skirt worn at the natural waist.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.34 · w 0.78 · h 0.44 (high) - Material texturePebbled faux-leather surface with visible grain and low-gloss sheen across the skirt front.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.38 · w 0.70 · h 0.32 (high) - Waistband and closureStraight waistband with a single visible metal button at center front and a partially visible fly seam below it.
1 region
x 0.27 · y 0.30 · w 0.46 · h 0.14 (high) - Belt loopsVisible belt loops along the waistband, including one centered above the fly and others toward the sides.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.31 · w 0.52 · h 0.12 (high) - PocketsCurved front pockets with visible pocket openings; right pocket partially occupied by the model's hand.
2 regions
x 0.58 · y 0.40 · w 0.30 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.18 · y 0.40 · w 0.22 · h 0.18 (high) - Seam detailVisible vertical center-front seam running from the waistband down to the hem and topstitching around pocket openings.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.34 · w 0.18 · h 0.36 (high) - Stud trimRound metallic studs spaced along the skirt hem and clustered at pocket edges and near belt-loop area.
3 regions
x 0.14 · y 0.68 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.44 · y 0.70 · w 0.12 · h 0.08 (high); x 0.74 · y 0.60 · w 0.12 · h 0.14 (high)
Other
Cropped matching faux-leather jacket and model props visible; white studio background and handbag prop at lower left.
- Cropped jacketTop of a matching black faux-leather cropped jacket appears above the waistband with decorative horizontal strap panels and snap-style metal buttons.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.02 · w 0.76 · h 0.34 (high) - Model exposureModel midriff and thighs visible; right hand inserted into skirt pocket and left hand holding a handbag by the strap.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.36 · w 0.40 · h 0.50 (high) - Handbag propBlack leather handbag strap and partial bag visible at lower left, held by the model's left hand.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.66 · w 0.18 · h 0.32 (high) - Background and lightingPlain white studio background with a defined shadow cast to the right of the model indicating directional lighting from the left.
Colors
black· skirt body#0E0E0Emetallic silver· studs and hardware- Silhouette and viewFront-facing miniskirt visible from just above the waistband to the upper thighs; photographed on a model with the skirt worn at the natural waist.
- 02

Product
Visible is a black faux-leather miniskirt worn by a model; the skirt is low-rise with a front fly area, visible belt loops, front pockets, and a row of small metallic studs along the hem. The image also shows matching black faux-leather jacket, handbag, and knee boots which visually coordinate with the skirt.
- Skirt material and finishBlack faux-leather with a slightly glossy, textured surface visible under studio lighting
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.44 · w 0.32 · h 0.19 (high) - Waist and closureLow-rise waist with visible waistband and a front fly area; a top button or snap is visible at center front
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.47 · w 0.14 · h 0.06 (high) - Belt loops and pocket openingsBelt loops at the waistband and two angled front pocket openings are visible on the skirt front
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.48 · w 0.25 · h 0.10 (high) - Hem stud detailSmall round metallic studs spaced along the front hem edge
1 region
x 0.35 · y 0.60 · w 0.30 · h 0.04 (high) - Visible coordinating jacketCropped black faux-leather jacket with horizontal decorative stitched panels and large decorative buttons across the chest
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.07 · w 0.44 · h 0.30 (high) - Accessories visible with skirtGlossy black handbag held in left hand and black leather-like knee boots with buckle strap detail visible
2 regions
x 0.13 · y 0.58 · w 0.10 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.44 · y 0.72 · w 0.18 · h 0.28 (high)
Other
Studio full-body fashion shot of a model against a plain white background with visible cast shadow on the wall and reflective floor; even front lighting creates specular highlights on faux-leather surfaces.
- Shot compositionFull-body portrait of a standing model, centered vertically with slight left-right offset, photographed against a seamless white backdrop
- Lighting and shadowBright frontal studio lighting producing glossy highlights on leather-look garments and a soft shadow cast on the white wall behind the model to the left
- Background and floorPlain white vertical background meeting a smooth reflective concrete or studio floor at the bottom of the frame
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.88 · w 1.00 · h 0.12 (high) - Model stylingModel is wearing dark sunglasses and rings on right hand; cropped jacket reveals a short strip of midriff above the skirt
2 regions
x 0.36 · y 0.08 · w 0.27 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.47 · y 0.39 · w 0.12 · h 0.07 (high)
Colors
glossy black· skirt body#0E0D0Dmetallic silver· hem studsblack· jacket body#0D0D0Eblack· boots#0D0D0Eblack· handbag- Skirt material and finishBlack faux-leather with a slightly glossy, textured surface visible under studio lighting
- 03

Product
Rear view of a black pebbled faux-leather miniskirt with visible back pockets, belt loops, a stitched waist patch, and a row of small metal studs along the hem; light-contrast topstitching visible on seams. The skirt is partially covered by a cropped faux-leather jacket at the waist.
- SilhouetteShort A-line miniskirt sitting at the waist, straight hem, rear view with skirt ending at upper thighs.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.34 · w 0.64 · h 0.34 (high) - Material texturePebbled faux-leather surface with visible grain and a subtle sheen from studio lighting.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.38 · w 0.50 · h 0.28 (high) - Back pocketsTwo rectangular patch pockets on the rear, each with visible topstitching following pocket outline.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.42 · w 0.45 · h 0.25 (high) - Waist detailsBelt loops around the waistband and a rectangular stitched waist patch centered on the rear waistband.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.34 · w 0.28 · h 0.10 (medium) - TopstitchingContrasting lighter topstitching visible along seams, pocket edges, waistband, and hem.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.34 · w 0.56 · h 0.40 (high) - Studded hemSmall round metal studs spaced along the front face of the skirt hem visible across the lower edge.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.62 · w 0.64 · h 0.07 (high) - Overlap with jacketCropped faux-leather jacket hem overlaps the skirt waistband on the left side of the image.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.02 · w 0.72 · h 0.44 (high)
Other
Studio shot cropped to show the model from mid-back to upper legs against a light gray background; high-contrast lighting produces a sharp shadow to the right. A black handbag and the model's right hand appear at the right edge.
- Shot compositionCropped rear three-quarter studio shot focusing on waist and upper legs; frame excludes model head.
- Background and shadowPlain light gray background with a distinct dark shadow cast to the right of the model.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.12 · w 0.40 · h 0.80 (high) - Visible accessoryBlack shoulder tote bag held in the model's right hand entering the frame at the lower-right corner.
1 region
x 0.72 · y 0.66 · w 0.24 · h 0.28 (high) - Model limbsBare legs visible from mid-thigh to knees; right hand with rings visible near the bag.
2 regions
x 0.22 · y 0.66 · w 0.56 · h 0.34 (high); x 0.75 · y 0.56 · w 0.14 · h 0.12 (high) - LightingDirectional studio light from left-front creating specular highlights on faux-leather and deep shadow to the right.
Colors
black· skirt body#110F12silver metallic· hem studs#A5A5A9- SilhouetteShort A-line miniskirt sitting at the waist, straight hem, rear view with skirt ending at upper thighs.