Mulberry's iconic Bayswater bag is kind of the poor woman's Birkin. It's classic and conservative, and about a quarter of the price of an Hermes bag. This leopard print version is classy, chic, and a little bit glamorous.

The leopard-printed calf hair is the most interesting thing about this bag, as far as ...

This Giuseppe Zanotti metallic clutch is the perfect way for someone who isn't all that confident about animal print to work an exotic pattern into her outfit.

It is the unusual silver and black color choice that make this a more accessible leopard print than many of the more garish options on the market. ...

I've always been a little hesitant to wear animal print. The wild spots and stripes of jungle creatures are timelessly fashionable, but worn the wrong way they can also look a bit tacky. After spotting the Erica purse from J. Renee though, I think I'm ready to change my tune. It ...

I've always admired the sophisticated and gently quirky handbags of Donald J Pliner, so the Adela feels like a bit of a misstep for the brand.

The problem here is that there's so much going on, and none of it's very interesting. It seems the designer has wanted to hit every trend, ...

This Rebecca Minkoff tote offers a great way to integrate animal print into your outfit without being too bright and obvious.

Although generally I am not a fan of leopard print, this royal blue take on the theme has actually made me reevaluate my position. It is a small subtle pattern, and that ...

Looking for a purse that's a little louder than your average leopard print purse? Then feast your peepers on this sequined stunner from KC Malhan!

Colored sequins help to create the familiar leopard spots. The monochromatic color scheme makes sure this isn't as flashy as it might have been, but there's only ...

I am only a fan of leopard print in certain situations, but I think this luxury wallet from Lovcat is one of the few to make it work.

Rather than looking gaudy or tacky, the oversized and arty print on this particular clutch actually looks quite classy. Perhaps the cute brown leather bow ...

Kathy Van Zeeland isn't exactly known for producing understated handbags with subtle details, but this One Night Stand shopper bag definitely throws out any possible misconceptions of that out of the window.

There isn't one single aspect of this purse that I can classify as simple or basic. Everything about it is bold ...

People describe this spacious tote as "ferocious" and I think they are right!

This bag has eighties glamour written all over it, along with a touch of bad taste. Given the 80s trend sweeping the world at the moment, this makes for an incredibly fashionable purse by designers, Rampage.

So, where should I start?

First, the ...

Do you want to wear leopard print? Perhaps you have always secretly liked it, but never been sure how to? Perhaps most leopard print won't go with anything at all but you desperately want some in your wardrobe.

All these thoughts have crossed my mind at some point or other, and I think  I might ...

Dolce & Gabbana has produced an on-trend and functional bowler with this chunky animal print bag.

There is something enticingly sophisticated about this square bowler, despite the print which some will love and some will hate. Whilst leopard print (or animal print of any description) generally looks slightly tacky or trendily energetic, D&G has ...

When Valentino himself retired from designing his eponymous line, I was a little concerned. Who, after all, can replace an icon? The current designers, Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli, however worked under the man himself designing accessories, and their designs haven't disrupted the continuity of his legacy, at least in ...

This spacious purse from Giuseppe Zanotti is one of "those" bags. You know: the clutches that hit every single trend on the head, all within one little purse. For this expensive designer evening bag, those trends are animal print, chain handles and tassels, all in one!

On their own, each of the trends ...

Jimmy Choo's accessories have always been a little hit or miss to me. Sometimes he makes things that should seem over-the-top, like bright animal prints, others look positively elegant, and sometimes his line just plain bores me. Luckily, this bag falls into the first category.

The combination of disparate elements is really what ...

One of my handbag ambitions is to own a Judith Leiber minaudiere. Their prohibitive prices and practical restrictions are a big stumbling block, but once I win the lottery I'm going to buy one of those gem encrusted beauties.

I'm not sure of the wearability of the eye-catching animal clutches she favors, ...

Betsey Johnson gives us her take on the fabric tote, complete with her signature sass and spunk. It's the Calender Girl, a purse which celebrates the flirty fun of being female.

The design is much like any other tote, with a boxy body and two curved handles. What makes it different is ...

With its exotic beachside name and light, bright design, the St Tropez Wristlet from Christian Dior screams summer.

The pink and red leopard spots are bright and feminine. Yet the neutral ivory background and watercolor treatment ensures the pattern never looks quite as garish as traditional leopard prints can. The striking spots ...

Girls on the go will love the effortless glamour of this Socialista satchel from Jessica Simpson.

The secret is the glossy patent synthetic finish available in a range of fashion-ready shades. The black and gray bags are classics, while the violet and leopard print purses show an individual sense of style. Casually ...

Bags don't come much cuter than this sweet leopard print pochette from Bottega Veneta. Its vibrant pink shade puts a girly twist on the traditional animal print.

This pretty purse is made from canvas, so it's tougher than Lara Croft and just as hot. This vibrant bag is trimmed with black leather which ...