More Exotics for Spring 2009

We absolutely love the burnt orange/cognac color of the Bottega Veneta clutch handbag, spiced up with angular cuts straps that ran the width of the bag. Our favorite was a toss up between the delicate patchwork tote or the envelope clutch trimmed in smooth leather. We scouted around for some affordable versions of the exotic skin trend, and found several suitable bags that accommodate both our evening and everyday bag needs.

It was hard not to notice the array of luxe, exotic skin bags that firmly rested on the arms of the models for the Spring 09 season. From tiny clutch proportions to doctor's bags, expensive skin is definitely in.

We were happy to see that most designers didn't go overboard with the look by incorporating crazy patchwork and bright colors, that can cheapen the aesthetic. We found snakeskin to be quite prominent, along with croc and gator being close runners-up.