The item is a mini skirt, specifically identified as a Forever 21 Faux Leather Mini Skirt. A mini skirt is defined as a skirt with a hemline well above the knees, often at mid-thigh or higher. This type of skirt gained popularity in the 1960s and has remained a fashion staple. The skirt in the image is made of faux leather, a material designed to mimic the look and feel of real leather.