HOT TREND: Kitty Cats or WILD BEASTS!
Lions & Tigers, clutches and totes…. Oh,my! These prints are everywhere this season! Sure, leopard and tiger are always visible in some capacity, but this year, you can find these prints by almost every designer with price points both low and high! While I kept being tempted by so many of the styles out there, if I listed them all here, I wouldn’t get to review them in-depth and individually. So here are just a few from brands you know and love to get you started on the hunt yourself!
Judith Leiber Wildcat Crystal Embellished Clutch
I thought I’d start off with a dream bag. Only a few can afford, but will cherish. The quality is jewel-like and so special to see. Silver, gold and brown leopard shaped box covered with fine swarovski crystals. Gold leather lining and a fine, chain link hand that can hide inside the bag finish this bag beautifully. There’s even an designer engraved miniature vanity mirror. Oh so amazing for $5495.
Leiber Boutique at Net-a-Porter!
Valentino Leopard Printed Bow Tote
For everday, who can resist the girly Bow Tote by Valentino? Prowl the aisle while shopping and tap your inner animal-instinct on those sale aisle with this versatile, roomy bag tote of soft Italian haircalf! The bow even functions as an outside pocket! Every animal must offer an element of surprise! $2990.
Valentino at Saks Fifth Avenue!
Mulberry Bayswater Leopard
We love the Bayswater, but this latest incarnation in the multi-colored leopard calf hair is a showstopper! Rich camel color with interesting leopard print calls attention to the eye. Fabulous day bag and it’s large size is roomy enough for all of your daily needs. Set the tone for an intense days at the office by bringing the animal with you! $2,650
Mulberry Boutique at Net-a-Porter!
Kooba Tiger Print Mason Tote
Like the tiger, this Kooba is a rare breed. Currently, it’s only available at Bergdorf Goodman, but keep a watch, I’m sure you’ll be seeing more of this beauty! Functional and stylish. This bag features a print canvas with black leather handles and trim. It’s roomy with a 12 ¾” x 11 ½” x 5 1/8” size to make it the perfect run-around day bag this season. At $395, it’s a tremendous price point, especially if you are little nervous about the wild side!
Kooba at Bergdorf Goodman!
Botkier Leopard Print Suede Bag
Another unique take on a leopard print, this Botkier will give you miles of use for a small price! Combining a stunning suede fabric with trendy silver pyramid studs, it combines two major trends for a little bit more fun! Best of all, it’s just $345.
Botkier at Saks Fifth Avenue!
I just love a little wildness added to spice things up. What are some of your favorites?
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Love the price points on some of these, to others high is to be expected. Walk on the wild side haha, very cool! Are these really trending though with all the animal rights fuss?
I love that Judith Leiber bag, but oh my it’s expensive.
I love your selections!
When is the next Judith Leiber sample sale? I must get my hands on one of her pieces, but for a lot less. Her price range in insane. I would be devastated if a crystal fell out or something.
This is such a fierce trend right now, it’s crazy. Seems like every time I step out of the house, I come across atleast one person with an animal print bag. It’s a forever trend..
GASPS! This is one hot trend missy. Thanks for the beautiful bag picks!
That Judith Leiber bag is stunning. If money were no object, I would be a collector. They are works of art and would be displayed prominently in my home, under lock and key, with a security system.
I’m not really crazy about this trend, great reporting though.
The leopard Mulberry Bayswater is my favorite. I don’t know if I could pull off the Judith Leiber Wildcat…
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