At barely a year old, F&W Style is already making its mark on the handbag world with its philosophy that luxury doesn't have to cost the earth.

The label doesn't skimp on materials; each F&W Style handbag is crafted from high quality Italian leather. But the bags in the current collections all cost less than $300, a fraction of the price the big European fashion houses charge.

Creativity is in the blood of second generation designer Alexandria Alli, who takes her inspiration from the world around her. Whether it's the patterns of nature or the lines of modern architecture, the beauty Alli sees informs her unique designs.

I particularly like the way the beauty of snakeskin scales has helped Alli dress up this drawstring Raven Tote. The surface is embossed leather, rather than genuine snakeskin, but that helps keep this tote's price down to a relatively affordable $290.

This Raven tote, and F&W Style's other accessories are available at selected American boutiques and through the label's website.

[Source: F&W Style]

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