As we’ve discussed in these parts in the past, almost every major handbag brand showed some kind of python or snakeskin bags on its Fall 2011 runway, no matter whether exotics are a collection staple for a particular line or not. Predictably, that lead to some mixed results; while I saw some exotic bags I’d love to have for fall, I saw far more whose designers could have used a remedial course in how to work with python. Carlos Falchi should be the person teaching that course.

Snakeskin has been a staple of Falchi’s line for years, and the Carlos Falchi Single Strap Hobo Bag demonstrates exactly what I wish more designers would acknowledge: Python is a design unto itself. It doesn’t need much help to be beautiful, just stand back and let the leather shine. After all, that’s why customers are willing to pay a premium.

See, folks? Python. It doesn’t need to be colorblocked or overdyed or tricked into being beautiful and full of texture and visual interest. It just is. It’s the magic of nature and we shouldn’t fight it, because fighting it just means that nature is about to smite us. (See this post for proof if you don’t believe me.) Pale, blue-undertoned grey and a simple shape give this bag an opportunity to show off the lush texture of the skin, and if I’m going to pony up for exotics, that’s exactly what a design should do. Buy through Saks for $1750.

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Edoardo
Edoardo
11 years ago

aybe it’s too classical and boring but I like this bag!!

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Lulugurl
Lulugurl
11 years ago

I love this bag! So simple and classy, it doesn’t look like an “it” bag that will be out of style anytime soon!

kim
kim
11 years ago

Cute Bag!

318Platinum
318Platinum
11 years ago

I’m Game!! Looks great and as long as it is 100% Genuine Python Skin, IM SOLD!!! ;-D it’s simple, with a hint of pop with the texture! I’m all for unusual, but classic is forever and this to me is Classic!!! 😉

annabelle
annabelle
11 years ago

what a gorgeous bag…a downer is that it has no zipper or button on top to seal the big hole…and 1 handle…eeh

Kat
Kat
11 years ago

I like the basic premise of the bag, the simple yet classic shape and how the star of the show is the python leather. But as anabelle aboe has already pointed out, there are some executional flaws. I’m worried about how the handles are attached to bag, it doesn’t look very sturdy to me. And I would’ve loved for the strap to be thicker.

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DJ
DJ
11 years ago

I love me some hobos, but this is a crushingly boring bag. If it wasn’t made of python it would look like something from a no-name company.

Old Bag
Old Bag
11 years ago
Reply to  DJ

If it wasn’t made of python it wouldn’t be this bag, imbecile.
Or did you not bother to read the article?

rose60610
rose60610
11 years ago

Beautifully made. The panels are perfect.

ninjaninja
ninjaninja
11 years ago

I feel like this same bag has been featured numerous times on this blog?

Cathy Fitz
Cathy Fitz
11 years ago

Really beautiful. I wonder if the straps would be uncomfortable?

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