Pretty Snakey

In recent years, the trend in exotic-skins has seen the likes of alligator and crocodile being used in high fashion accessories. This fall, the hottest skin, in the luxury market, is Python. A native of Southeast Asia, it is known for its variations in color and scale and its supple feel. Some designers prefer the skin of the Anaconda, native to the swamps of South America, since it has a more regular-sized, shinny scale. Either way, its hard to miss the use of snake skin in the apparel, accesories and home markets.

From Left to Right: JALDA Metallic Python Bean Clutch, Zagliani Metallic Python Puffy Bag, Kennth Jay Lane Embossed Clutch with Snake. Available at Saks Fifth Avenue

Marc Jabobs Satin & Python Pumps, Miu Miu Python Bicolor Flat. Available at Saks Fifth Avenue

The snake skin pattern is also being printed on dresses and clothing separates. Diane von Furstenberg Treenie Snakeskin Dress, Roberto Cavalli Silver Python Print Cami. Available at Saks Fifth Avenue

If you are interested in the look of snakeskin without the price tag that goes with it, check out the Atypyk Python Tape at Charles & Marie

Or check out this Faux Python Tray Table at Neiman Marcus.