We all know we shouldn't indulge in authentic fur accessories, but all too often the faux alternatives appear like inferior copies. Thank goodness for Stuart Weitzman, who fooled me with this Cortes Serengheti Post hobo.

The earthy spots covering this hobo look ...

Coach walks the wilder path less traveled with this Madison purse. Handbags emblazoned with tiger stripes and python scales are almost commonplace these days, so Coach takes its inspiration from the spots of the snow leopard!

The result is a bag more sedate than many adopting animal prints. While most delight in ...

Snow leopard fur is stunning and sumptuously soft, so it's little surprise that these majestic creatures have been hunted in the name of fashion for decades. But we're all a little more environmentally conscious now, and few of us would ever let an animal suffer so we could wear its skin.

The wonderful ...