Exotics

Zagliani Lotus Python Clutch

Zagliani bags have been the talk of the exotic handbag lovers world lately. While the brand is not a household name for all, it is working its way up the ladder and into our hearts. What makes the bags so delicious? The fact that a dermatologist creates them and injects the bags with silicone to add a super buttery feel to the bags. While I fell in love with many of of the handbags I posted prior, my new love from Zagliani is the Zagliani Lotus Python Clutch which is designed with beautiful lilac python skin. The clutch features a zip fastening with a handle. All of the edges and seams are trimmed with brown, which offsets the lilac python stunningly. The price is around $1276 via Browns.

Jada Loveless Isabel Clutch

There was something so regal and eye-catching about this ruby clutch when I first spotted it on Lipstick Jungle. The handbags of Lipstick Jungle instantly turn me green with envy. While many of the designers are household names, many are also not as well known but have handbags that are absolutely stunning. One of the bags I was drawn to most was the Jada Loveless Isabel Clutch, which is designed with exotic alligator with a vermeil clasp encrusted with faceted amethyst and cabochon rubies. The clutch looked divine on screen but is even more amazing that I would have thought! The size is perfect to be hand held, 8″ W x 4″ H x 2″ D, and will look stunning on the red carpet or for a night on the town. The distinctive style is designed with attention to detail. Each bag is constructed by hand and features meticulous craftsmanship. Jada Loveless focuses on the details and has a passion and appreciation for the fashion industry. She graduated from Parsons School of Design and The University of Georgia and has worked as a Public Relations Executive for Neiman Marcus, in the offices of Celine/LVMH in New York, Drysdale Design Associates in Washington, D.C., and as a contributing fashion editor for The Atlantan. The price is $5400, which is steep, but you get what you pay for. Inquire further through Jada Loveless online.

Diane von Furstenberg Crocodile Wrap Bag

We have an update on the Diane von Furstenberg bag we brought you earlier this week. The Diane von Furstenberg Crocodile Wrap Bag costs $10,000. It is the epitome of casual-chic with a touch of exotic refinement! But the price tag is very high. Start counting pennies in your piggy bank. For now, I am sticking to loving the leather version. This is going to be a huge hit for DvF and really put her name into the handbag market.

1) Zagliani Crocodile Frame Bag | $6,235
2) Zagliani Crocodile Tote | $11,300
3) Zagliani Crocodile Puffy Satchel | $11,800

The handbag world has been buzzing about Zagliani bags, which are injected with silicone to add a super buttery feel to the bags. We featured the Zagliani Metallic Python Clutch earlier and from the moment I laid eyes on it I was in love. Now my only issue is deciding whether to go for one of their python bags or crocodile bags. Decisions, decisions. The designer behind the bags, Mauro Orietti-Carella, started in the field of dermatology, learning to make patients skin smooth and beautiful. And now this technique is being used on handbags and has everyone talking. It is brilliant though. Why not treat the skin of the bag you are about to buy? If you are splurging on an expensive exotic handbag you want a sturdy bag that will last forever. Zagliani bags are working their way up the handbag chain, garnering the approval and love of handbag enthusiasts and celebs world-wide. So what is your take on this handbag line? Fab or Drab?

“Zagliani was founded 70 years ago as a company that specialized in exotic skins bags. We are not following a fashion moment. We do not make as much as the market demands because we are concerned about the use of too many skins, and will only work in an ethical and environmentally responsible way.” – Zagliani designer Mauro Orietti-Carella

4) Zagliani Yume Python Satchel | $2,900
5) Zagliani Metallic Python Clutch | $2,195
6) Zagliani Metallic Python Puffy Bag | $3,385

Kate Moss with her Green Croc Bag

There is something so stunning about a pop of color on an exotic bag. Hermes does color amazingly and many other brands continue to work on their ability to color their leathers and materials perfectly. Kate Moss has been causing quite the stir when she was spotted toting a Green Crocodile Bag. At first a member on our forum labeled it as Hermes, but from a better angle it became clear it is indeed not Hermes. Clearly, the second choice answer is Mulberry, as this bag resembles the Mulberry Bayswater bag. But look closely. The Mulberry Bayswater has an inch wide strip of leather coming down from each of the handles to the bottom. Kate’s bag does not. Some of the ladies on our Mulberry forum think the bag may be Asprey of London, which carries bags with a very similar look and a hearty price tag. The bag looks very similar to the Mulberry Bayswater, but indeed, upon closer inspection, the bag is very different. Designers at Mulberry could have indeed changed the bag up a bit for Moss, but it may also be the case that this bag is still not identified properly. Either way, it is a stunning piece of green crocodile which is swoon worthy!

After looking at the Bayswater and Kate’s Bag, what do you think? Click here for fullsize pictures of Kate!

After the tremendous success and response to our first post on the D’Angel Tia Tote, Lux Couture sold out within hours. Because of the high popularity of the bag, Sari Brown from Lux Couture will be taking orders on this bag. Due to demand these are all available to order with a 3 week delivery window. I have already received emails and comments from the new owners of these bags, who absolutely adore the bag and feel it is an amazing deal! Make sure to contact Sari at Lux Couture and put your name on the list for this incredibly affordable and chic exotic handbag!

Carlos Falchi Large Python Drawstring Tote

As my mom and I browsed Saks today, she was drawn to an exotic handbag hanging from the mannequin. One look and I knew it was Carlos Falchi. She loved the python, the handle, the bunching of the skin. Next thing I knew a gal passed us by sporting a different Carlos Falchi handbag. It was like an eye-opening experience, well, kind of. I think many Carlos Falchi bags are hit or miss (a total hit would be the ostrich clutch!). The exotic handbag look is still a huge hit, and while the economy slumps, many handbag aficionados are checking out more affordable but still chic exotic handbags. I am not saying Carlos Falchi Large Python Drawstring Tote is exactly more affordable, but it still is cheaper than many of the huge designer house exotic bags. While this bag is available in both red and dark brown waxed python, the red is a sure hit. It adds the color spring is asking us all to wear and the exotic skin that we crave. There is a 6.5″ drop from the top handles and a drawstring top. The inside is lined in sumptuous microfiber and features a side zip, two cell phone pockets, and a key holder. Dimensions are 11″H x 13″W x 9″D. This is a handbag my mom loves; casual, exotic, and a little different from usual. Buy through Saks for $2,725.

Michael Kors Beverly Gator Watch Clutch

Michael Kors is known by many fashionable people, but has never been an authority in the handbag world. His bags have been basic and have lacked ingenuity at times, but he has designed an attention grabber for spring! The Michael Kors Beverly Gator Watch Clutch features lime alligator with a gold-tone watchband detail. This is the perfect slide on for your hand, which will keep your clutch in place all night. This is a very similar idea to the Prada Fall 2007 handbag line, which featured hand muffs for many of the clutches. There is a front flap and a magnetic snap closure. Dimensions are 5″H x 10 3/4″W x 1″D which makes this the perfect evening wear clutch. My problem is the price. I understand that Michael Kors is an established designer, and alligator is not cheap, but for the dimensions, is a nearly $4k price tag justifiable? I think not. Overall the bag is cute, it is an attention grabber, but I am not sure that many in the handbag world will be going out of their way to buy it. Pre-order for $3,900 at Neiman Marcus.

After bringing you stunning pictures of the Balenciaga Crocodile Work Bag, I had to find out more information about Balenciaga crocodile bags. It seems Balenciaga does dabble in the art of exotics every now and again, and when they do the skins are stunning and the colors pop. From the Fall 07 collection, the Balenciaga Crocodile Weekender in yellow was released and it is quite the show stopper. The weekender is just as large as its name suggests, and this yellow crocodile version will be sure to capture every eye on your weekend getaways. If you are in the market for a crocodile B-bag, you can speak to the boutique as they are all custom made. Balenciaga is known for their wide array of beautiful colors, so imagine picking another bright bold color and placing it on a crocodile bag. The price will surely capture your attention, at $22,500.

I called Balenciaga America Inc, and experienced amazing help from the people on the other end of the phone. A special thank you to Anette for going out of her way to find out more on this bag for me. If you are interested, call the Balenciaga NYC store, +1 212 206 0872, or inquire about other Balenciaga items from Balenciaga America Inc., +1 212 279 4440.

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Eva Longoria Parker is living the dream. She plays on the hit TV show Desperate Housewives, is now on the big screen, and recently married San Antonio Spur basketball player, Tony Parker. Eva is all smiles nearly every time she is photographed. After leaving a photo shoot, Eva Longoria was seen wearing a hot blue number paired with her Coach Python Miranda. As prices in handbags skyrocket and buyers continue to look for more luxurious options, design houses like Coach, who are known for their more affordable bags in the realm of the handbag world, continue to raise their prices and bring in new option. In the past couple years, Coach began to release alligator and python bags to compete with the exotic push in the luxury market. Many shoppers say they would not splurge on an exotic bag from Coach, but Eva seems to love this bag! The python version of the Coach Miranda costs $1200 while the leather costs $798 via Coach. This bag is no longer available online, so inquire through Coach stores.

Coach Python Miranda

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