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Snakeskin has been very in-demand for Fall — designers like Jimmy Choo, Calvin Klein, Prada, Fendi, YSL, and Roberto Cavalli have all made use of it on their bags and shoes. Yesterday, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, or PETA, condemned the practice, saying, "A python has a hose shoved down its throat, is blown up with water then skinned alive. Then it's tossed onto a pile and is Read more
I have a favorite clutch. It is a vintage python (or some snake) fold-over style. It was $6 and it is falling apart. I have worn it so much - more than I thought I would. I know some of you are on the fence about python handbags, but I think a clutch is the perfect dose of the scaley material. So because my favorite clutch is falling apart I am on the hunt for a new python clutch. Though this Read more
Victoria Beckham's Fall collection can easily be described in one word: strong. The designer offered up her usual sleek, body-conscious dresses, but this time with a decidedly utilitarian touch. The military-chic collection was sexy, without being aggressively so, and was punctuated by belted waists, elbow-length sleeves, and high, collared necklines. Her signature slim-fitting vibe was still Read more
Behind the scenes at H&M's Fashion Against AIDS shoot — Racked Marc Jacobs CEO Robert Duffy sued by former employee — Vogue UK Daily Dita Von Teese's awesome jewelry storage idea — InStyle First look: Calvin Klein's python-printed Fall collection — The Cut Cheap and chic Canadian label Joe Fresh to open up shop stateside — Teen Vogue Carven opens a boutique in Paris — Read more
Among the major styles for Fall, exotic skin handbags were an overarching trend, and one that we saw on the runways of Valentino, Chloé, Derek Lam, Gucci, and more. The best thing about these bags are their versatility; you can use one to liven up an otherwise solid look, or add depth to an ensemble that showcases mixed prints and patterns. Whether it's python, crocodile, ostrich, or completely Read more
Jason Wu showed an exceptionally beautiful, frothy and surprisingly sporty collection for Spring 2012, and singlehandedly made us stick peplum skirts at the top of our must-have list. While Wu promised to go "back to femininity" in our behind-the-scenes interview, he did it playfully. He partnered with the artist KAWS to create a floating petal print that at close view revealed the artist's Read more
If you've been eyeing Diane Kruger's gorgeous little shoulder bag with envy, you're not alone. We've been lusting after the bags since Jason Wu debuted his handbags last Spring. Now seeing the Miss Wu in python ($2,350), draped casually off Miss Kruger's shoulder has only renewed our love — and our desire to shop. It's no small purchase, but owning a piece of Mr. Wu's chic designs is a worthy Read more
Prada Fall might just be the work of a childlike fantasy. Miuccia Prada, who two seasons ago gave us lace and bombshell silhouettes, claimed she wanted to explore innocence within glamour. Turn back the clocks, to when we crept into our mother's closet and pulled out everything we shouldn't touch — python, furs, shiny paillettes, organza — and then combined it all into one glorious outfit, Read more
