Vintage 80s In-Action Leather Australia Electric Blue Leather Mini Skirt Size 6

Some pieces don't just turn heads — they stop the room. This extraordinary mini skirt from Sydney-based label In-Action Leather is exactly that kind of find. Crafted from genuine top-dyed pigmented leather in a shade of cobalt blue so vivid it almost hums, it carries the unmistakable energy of 1980s Sydney at its most daring — when local designers were pushing leather into avant-garde territory and dressing women who had absolutely no interest in blending in. The front is a masterclass in architectural drama: multi-tiered, overlapping asymmetrical panels cascade into a geometric hemline that shifts with every step, while the back transitions into a clean, tailored profile with vertical darts that contour beautifully. Fully lined in a silky cobalt satin, it’s as considered on the inside as it is bold on the outside.

• Size: Vintage AU 8 — fits closer to a modern AU 4–6 due to retro dimensions; please refer to measurements below
• High-waisted asymmetrical wrap silhouette
• Multi-tiered overlapping front panels with geometric hemline
• Tailored back with vertical darts from waistband
• Centre-back closure: colour-matched zipper with metal press-stud at waistband
• Fully lined in vibrant cobalt blue synthetic satin
• Colour: Cobalt blue
• Material: Genuine pigmented leather, top-dyed with surface finish
• Care: Professional leather specialist clean only — do not wash, dry clean traditionally, iron, or use household cleaners. Store on a shaped hanger with good air circulation, away from direct sunlight and plastic bags.
• Made in Australia
• Era: 1980s
• Condition: Very good vintage condition — robust leather texture, excellent structural integrity, fully functional hardware. Please refer to photographs — known flaws include:
  • Minor shallow surface scuff near the lower front panel edge
  • Small dark textured residue mark near the upper rear waistband

Measurements (taken flat):

• Waist: 62cm
• Length: 60cm

How to wear it: A simple black bodysuit and heels — let the skirt do every bit of the talking. An oversized white shirt half-tucked and barely-there sandals for a more relaxed, editorial take. A fitted ribbed turtleneck in black or cream with ankle boots for a cooler-weather moment that keeps the drama intact. This skirt doesn’t need much — it arrives fully formed.

About In-Action Leather: In-Action Leather was a prominent Sydney-based Australian leather label that produced high-end statement garments throughout the 1980s — dressing the punk, rock, and clubwear scenes with pieces that were as technically accomplished as they were visually arresting. Recognisable by its bold drop-shadow branding typography, the label is a genuine piece of Australian fashion history. Finding an In-Action Leather piece in this condition, in this colour, is genuinely rare.