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St. Agni, the Australia-based mid-luxury label with an emphasis on locally sourced materials, isn’t particularly revolutionary. It feels heavily inspired by The Row, defined by modern silhouettes, clean lines, and impeccable tailoring, and many of the looks could easily pass for other minimalist contemporary brands like Khaite, Toteme, or COS. But I’ve found myself wanting to wear its pieces every time I see them.
So I was tuned in when St. Agni dropped its spring-summer 2025 collection earlier this month. The brand seems to do leather well — I own this leather jacket and a pair of sheep-leather ballet flats, both of which I wear quite a bit, and its vegetable-tanned leather tote was everywhere last summer. So when I saw it made a skirt in leather, I was especially curious. Luckily for those of you who have also been eyeing this new-season maxi, I tested it out to see if it is worth the nearly $700 price tag. Keep scrolling for my full review.
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When did I wear the St. Agni skirt?
Over the course of two weeks, I wore the skirt four times: once to the office, twice to work events, and once to dinner in Aspen. There were a few other times I thought about wearing it but decided not to because it is criminally cold in New York City. I also tried it on with one of my favorite DISSH T-shirts just for fun and loved how effortlessly cool it looked. Way too summery for right now, but in a few months, you will see me wearing this out and about.
Burgundy is a neutral in my book, so I was not surprised that this skirt is easy to style. But what I was not expecting was the fact that it looked even cooler dressed down than it did dressed up. For the office, I paired it with this Set Active zip-up hoodie, black Adidas Superstars, and little white socks from Bombas. Even though I originally picked this out because I wanted to be comfortable, I loved how the casual jacket roughed up the sleek skirt. Adding contrast and tension is always a successful outfit formula.
You don’t need to do too much with this skirt, since the straight silhouette and burgundy leather are quite striking. It elevated any basic top (hence the white T-shirt look). My Aritzia cashmere sweater worked well for dressier work events, and I especially liked the way that combination looked with the Anthropologie belt I wear, like, every day of my life.
For a dressier nighttime look, I opted for a leather-on-leather look with a simple black bodysuit underneath. I wore this bomber from Zara, but really, any leather jacket in your closet will work with this skirt. I also loved the way it looked with longer pieces that exaggerated its column silhouette, like my favorite silk duster and my black longline blazer.
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How does it fit?
Low-waist and true to size, especially if you have an hourglass shape. It fit me well through the thighs but was a little loose around the waist because I have no hips or butt. (I’m a true size four in bottoms and took a small in this skirt.) It features a slit up the back that makes it easy to walk and will create a straight-column silhouette on most body types. The figure-hugging fit is also so flattering … at first. This leather doesn’t hold its shape very well, so the skirt got significantly less flattering the longer I wore it (more on that below).
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It’s almost $700. Is it worth that?
When I saw the price online, I rolled my eyes and thought I would for sure tell you that it is overpriced. Well, I was wrong! Hear me out: This skirt is made from 100 percent lamb leather, which is exceptionally soft and smooth and looks expensive. It hugs the body beautifully, since it is much more flexible than, say, cowhide leather. Lamb leather is also thin and lightweight, so I will be able to wear this skirt in the spring or summer without sweating through it. Even with all that being said, the price is high.
But compared to other lamb-leather skirts on the market, this one is very reasonably priced; midi versions from Max Mara, CO, and Frame cost $995, $1,295, and $998, respectively. If you want a slightly more affordable alternative, try this one from the Frankie Shop. It is 100 percent lamb leather, but the wrap-skirt design is, in my opinion, less versatile and harder to style than St. Agni’s classic column skirt.
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Tell me about the leather; how does it hold up after a couple wears?
The lamb leather is gorgeous, but it is also a pain to care for. You can’t just throw this skirt in the washing machine or take it to the dry cleaner — you need to use a natural leather protector or leather conditioner before wearing it, and you also need to clean it with a soft brush or cloth regularly to keep it in good condition. The leather is also very delicate, so much so that the clip hanger it came on left a tiny mark on the waistline. Yikes. I also found that because the leather is so smooth and pliable, it stretches out slightly throughout the day. The fit after a few hours is comparable to the soft pair of jeans you wear when you want to be comfortable — not the stiff pair of Levi’s that suck you in and hold their shape.
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What did it replace?
My favorite Saint Art maxi slip dress is one that I always reach for when I don’t know what to wear. Well, I wouldn’t say the skirt replaced that piece — I still wear it all the time, more than the St. Agni skirt — but the fit and style of it are comparable. The items in my closet that work well with my maxi slip dress also work well with the St. Agni skirt.
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Would I buy the St. Agni column skirt?
Yes, because I don’t own a good leather skirt, and I’m here for anything with a column silhouette. Also, I know I would be able to wear this skirt year-round because the leather is so breathable. That, plus the fact that it looks good with my favorite lazy-day items —basic T-shirts, hoodies, cashmere crewnecks, etc. — justifies the price in my mind. I would consider sizing down, though, now that I know it stretches out a bit and my true size is a little loose on my nonexistent hips.
