Serpui Marie takes snakeskin into the future with this ultra modern Nancy clutch.

There's something about the silvery snake finish that makes me think of the space age. Its metallic finish is ultra modern, and so is its clean, minimalist design. I'm particularly drawn to the ...

When I think of Lanvin I think of big beautiful bows, bold colors, and a healthy dose of whimsy. But the European label shows it can rein in its natural flamboyance and still get results with this Gypsie Tote.

This is one of those special black handbags that ...

Jimmy Choo adds some extra luxury to the wristlet purse style with the Rivera.

I'm not sure I've ever seen a wristlet looking quite this chic. The secret is the luxurious snakeskin body, which is all the more appealing in cobalt blue. A neutral hue may ...

It might have a springtime name, but Halston Heritage's April purse is one of those special accessories that looks fresh all year round.

You wouldn't guess it from looking at the price tag, but the April is made from genuine watersnake skin. This authentic snakeskin has ...

Miu Miu is commemorating the opening of its new Houston store with release of a new limited edition trio of purses.

The luxurious snakeskin evening bags are available in three pastel colors: powder blue, pale pink, and a creamy beige hue. Each one is finished ...

Clara Kasavina abandons her usual intricate metal work for this python Suzy clutch.

Python is arguably more luxurious than metal, but funnily enough this clutch doesn't feel as special as her usual handiwork. That natural mottled python skin is lovely, but I feel like I've seen ...

Inject a little luxury into your everyday life with this Beirn tab wallet.

Nobody needs a special occasion to wear snakeskin when they've got this glitzy wallet. It's a real showstopper with its silvery finish and subtle snake scales. Some girls may long for more traditional mottling, but ...

As soon as I heard the name of this exotic new satchel from Valentino, I knew it was going to be a winner. Rockstud? Seriously? Sold.

The python skin on the Rockstud is seriously beautiful. I've never seen such complex coloring on snakeskin. It's truly exotic, and yet the muted ...

VBH lets its luxury materials do all the talking with this Pellicano Python Tote.

VBH does its best work when it's playing with exotic materials like this. It respects the skin and allows it to shine without any unnecessary complications. In a peachy beige tone the Pellicano is ...

Reed Krakoff takes a few fashion risks with this striking Kick Boxer shoulder bag.

The greatest problem with risks, is that they don't always bear fruit. The Kick Boxer takes its cues from Reed Krakoff's previous best selling Boxer bags, but I'm honestly not ...

Ghibli takes the road less traveled with this Woven Python Satchel.

When I first saw this bag two thoughts entered my head: "It's very pink" and "It's very woven." These aren't qualities I've ever desired in a python bag, and after seeing this satchel I've learned ...

The Neutron Snake Regine may be the catchiest name in the handbag world, and that over-statement is carried on in the design!

What do I mean by that? Well, firstly there is the snakeskin print leather, in a mottled range of gold ...

Bulgari's iconic Serpenti line will feature snakeskin handbags for the first time this fall.

Over the past 60 years we've admired the Serpenti collection's jewelry and watches. It only makes me wonder why the purses have taken so long! Now they're almost here though we can look ...

Beirn takes the snakeskin we love, but uses it on a much smaller scale with this Annie clutch.

In many ways snake makes more sense on an evening purse than a day bag. It's a fairly fragile material, so using it as an occasional piece rather than an ...

Chloe has had a pretty epic year in accessories. I've been a fan of almost every bag it's put out, including those in the See line. This June clutch is a great evening bag that walks a very careful line between feminine and edgy.

The smooth grained leather ...

Fruit prints are all over the fashion world at the moment but many of the pineapples and bananas are hard to wear in the real world! Thankfully I think Kate Spade has managed to make the trend much more wearable by keeping ...

Why have just one pattern or texture on a handbag, when you can have three of each?

The first texture is at the base of this Pietro Alessandro tote: that glossy patent leather. The shiny fabric also offers the first pattern, that fine snakeskin-esque print. The second pattern is a ...

Beirn embraces its feminine side with this Ali Bow satchel.

That bow is what gives this satchel its pizzazz. A snakeskin ribbon threads through the front of the purse, culminating in an oversized girly bow. The use of snakeskin rather than silk or satin gives the ...

Bottega Veneta is one of those lines that can do no wrong in my eyes. Well, that's not exactly 100% true, but for the most part their taste is beyond reproach. Which is why I'm a little surprised at how repelled I ...

The Beirn Jenna tote gets a complete revamp in this chain stitch version.

Whereas the previous version of the Jenna was all in one solid color, the designer has opted to make the newcomer much more visually interesting. That genuine snakeskin offers a distinctive pattern and a ...

Give an envelope clutch some attitude with the Charlie from BCBGeneration.

The shape of this synthetic leather purse is simple. A big flap and thin body mean it resembles that eponymous envelope quite accurately, although you would be unlikely to find one in an exotic snakeskin print down at your ...

Elaine Turner clearly thought that her Bianca clutch was good enough to produce a second version, but rather than sticking with the way it was before, she has revamped it. Gone is the exotic exterior, replaced instead with a basket-weave body.

By changing the materials, the ...

Pilar Abril combines bright snakeskin patterned synthetic leather with an unusual wooden frame, to make a purse that is stylish and different from everything else.

It is always nice to have handbag that stands out from the crowd, and when that bag costs just $75 it ...

Spring and summer styles are, like the warmer weather, slowly drifting in. Jimmy Choo's preppy sophistication looks perfect on this pastel pink leather version of the edgy Bree bag.

Pastels seem to be making a comeback this season. I guess I shouldn't really be surprised. Where neons ...

Jimmy Choo walks a sort of interesting line as a fashion house. Its classic work is prized by posh fashionistas from the Upper East Side to the Left Bank, but it sometimes veers off into very bold territory. The drama of the Batheth tote makes ...

Christian Louboutin's Sweet Charity Bag was basically perfect, and frankly, I didn't think it could get much better. But this silver and purple python version takes it to a whole new level in terms of style and opulence.

There's nothing I love more than snakeskin, except maybe ...

Reed Krakoff, the head designer at Coach who recently released his eponymous line, is beginning to show his distinctive style aesthetic, which is minimal, but a little bit luxe. This Inside Out tote is my favorite bag that he's released so far.

The amazing combination of ...

Fendi is a revered fashion house, but its accessories have always been a little hit and miss for me. There are only so many signature printed purses one girl can handle after all. So I'm thrilled to see the Italian label trying something new with this Twins ...

I don't know about everyone else, but all the resort wear I'm seeing on  the shelves is making me hungry for a vacation. I don't exactly live in the frozen tundra, but 78 degrees and sunny sounds pretty amazing right now. And this Scarlet shopper is just ...

Antik Batik gives us luxury for considerably less than many big name designers with this Pampa Mini Bag. Given its lovely taupe toned snakeskin body, I was pleasantly surprised to see it priced at just $345.

Of course we're not getting a lot of bag for our dollar, ...

I have only recently begun to pay attention to Carlos Falchi's designs, and I am totally blown away. He has an uncanny knack for understanding what modern women are looking for in a handbag. This ombre feed bag is a fabulous, low key everyday bag with an ...

Carlos Falchi started his career as a designer making leather outfits for rock stars. He made costumes for the likes of Mick Jagger, Miles Davis, and even Elvis Presley. Lucky for us, sometime in the early 70s, he turned his focus to designing handbags and never looked ...

In honor of this holiday season, I am vowing to pay a little more attention to wallets. Because chances are good that you won't necessarily splurge on a pricey designer bag for your best girlfriend, but you certainly might gift her with an elegant wallet. This chic ...

When Phillip Lim came out with the Edie last season, I loved it, and I didn't think I could love it more, but this upgraded edition for fall has some subtle improvements that are really impressive. Phillip Lim's designs have been uncannily on-trend and still amazingly unique the season, and this Edie ...

Who says a simple evening bag needs to be boring? This subtly clever purse from La Regale manages to be smart whilst still having a good dose of personality.

As its base components, this embossed handbag is quite traditional. You have a sophisticated black leather base in a subtle snakeskin pattern. You ...

Donna Karan is celebrating 25 years in the fashion business, which can only mean one thing: a collection of limited edition handbags to mark the occasion.

First cab off the ranks is this ultra luxurious Python Anniversary Large Shoulder Bag. The authentic python ...

Why have just one leather when you can have three?!

This Coccinelle patchwork tote neatly combines soft brown suede, glossy snakeskin-embossed leather, and simple smooth chocolate leather. Were these in different colors the effect would be a little over the top, but the consistent brown shade means that instead ...

Recently, Jimmy Choo has been putting out a steady supply of street smart styles. They have the remarkable distinction of being both edgy and elegant. This Brix leather clutch is one of my favorite of the bunch, and it might be one of my favorite bags ...

Jimmy Choo has a way of making simple designs into something extraordinary and elegant. His sophisticated, feminine style has made him one of the most prominent designers of our time. This Babeth bag is a good example of how that happened.

I'm not always a fan of ...

The MICHAEL line by Michael Kors makes affordably-priced interpretations of the Kors collection. I often prefer the MICHAEL line to the Kors range precisely because it is more affordable, and I don't think many of the Kors bags are interesting enough to warrant their high price ...

Anya Hindmarch's fall season has been very impressive. It's been full of low-key, but striking accessories that will easily become wardrobe staples. This snakeskin version of her Marano clutch is another fabulous addition.

The classic Marano shape is well-suited to this exotic skin. Its curvy edges accentuate the natural ...

Jimmy Choo had almost completely converted me into a diehard fan until this recent spate of bags. It seems like the line's recently more restrained aesthetic was just a phase, and now we're back to seeing flashy, ovedone pieces like this new version of the Chandra clutch.

I ...

Chloe's line of Marcie bags were instantly a hit with celebrities and fashionistas when they came out. This medium sized python version isn't just my favorite of the bunch; it's also my favorite exotic bag of the season.

The light brown python skin on this bag has extraordinary natural ...

Lauren Merkin has gone much more over-the-top than normal with the Astrid tote.

The multi-colored snakeskin will be a bit too "out there" for some people. The bold and obviously exotic pattern, you see, is just made all the more outrageous thanks to the array of colors weaving ...

Lanvin's Amalia bags are modern classics. The line is refreshingly simple and elegant. This gorgeous snakeskin version adds luxe glamour to the sophisticated style in a heavy dose.

The extraordinary turquoise and black python skin has a soft metallic finish that, in combination with the eye-catching color combination, makes ...

Smart yet affordable clutches that easily make the transition from day to night; these are Prezzo's specialty!

For the daytime, this patent clutch is a smart and simple purse, jazzed up with a little touch of metallic snakeskin. It will fit demurely in with a smart business outfit, although ...

We all need a few wardrobe essentials, and Serpui Marie hopes its Essential Minaudiere will be one of them.

I'd love to add it to my collection. Its snakeskin finish is so delicate, a welcome alternative to the bold mottled skins we so typically see. This ...

Bottega Veneta's use of materials is almost always extraordinary. Its designers just have an unparalleled eye for texture. This extraordinary clutch combines snakeskin and woven metallic paper in an ingenious and beautiful way.

This bag has a unique look that I have never seen before. It ...

Opening this elegant envelope clutch will be like winning an award every day, thanks to the glossy luxury design and the cute package shape.

The Prunella purse should look luxurious, because Kara Ross is charging you a painful $975 to own it. The last thing you want when talking about that ...

I have a confession to make. I hate patchwork. Okay, I don't always hate it, but as a rule, I don't think that an artsy-craftsy approach to design usually makes for sophisticated accessories. Bottega Veneta is here to prove me dramatically, irrevocably, wrong. This patchwork clutch ...