Skin Deep
Designers are using texture to add bite to accessories this season.
This page, clockwise from left: Bottega Veneta Ebano crocodile briefcase, $19,800 bottegaveneta.com) Ralph Lauren Purple Label alligator Boston bag, $16,000 ralphlauren.com) Bamford & Sons alligator travel bag, $27,500 bamfordandsons.com
Opposite page, from top: Ermenegildo Zegna Couture alligator shoe, $6,995 zegna.com) Louis Vuitton python shoe, $6,500 louisvuitton.com) Mezlan alligator shoe, $750
Market editor: Joni Cohen; Styled by Olivia Sammons
Bright Ideas
Bold colors and gloss are no longer just for ladies’ lips.
This page: Cesare Paciotti patent and velvet shoes, $650 (cesare-paciotti.us); Salvatore Ferragamo patent Metropolitan bag, $2,400 (Salvatore Ferragamo, New York City, 800-628-8916)
Opposite page: Hermès Sac à dépêches 38 briefcase, $5,400 hermes.com
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