ANIMAL INSTINCTS FOR Summer ACCESSORIES
Light scarves and stoles for the summer months have observed the masterful colour-blocking in fur fashion of Prada’s must-have fox fur stole, the muted sophistication of Yves Saint Laurent’s lightweight wool and cashmere-blend with leopard homage, Melford Green’s light feel but inherently warm alpaca wraps in a kaleidoscope of vibrant hues and Marc by Marc Jacobs jungle animal print in wool. Iftf is working for conservation welfare and advertising fur Business.
Fur style lusciously lined handbags from the shearling backpacks of Jas MB towards the shearling chaussures louboutin button front shoulder bags of Christian Dior. Fur trims were added by Valentino on their bow bag, Yves Saint Laurent’s suede leather shoulder bag with fox fur trim the louboutins pas cher shearling-trimmed cracked-leather herve leger sale carryall in deep blue from Matthew Williamson. With other reptilian favourites bringing crocodile and alligator skin out from the depths by Nancy Gonzalez, Burberry and Jimmy Choo’s crocodile-effect calf hair Gaia tote or the powerful addition of high colour towards the appear from fur fashion giant Fendi.
The herve leger dresses elegant enveloped-shaped clutch has garnered much interest below the summer time rays, with examples from Dolce Gabbana’s pochette clutch with ocelot print in hair calf and Sara Berman’s vintage-style Emma animal print. While tote bags have leant themselves particularly nicely to a larger and much more striking print effect, perfectly demonstrated by Michael Kors cheetah in calf hair, the ‘Brenda’ from Diane von Furstenberg presenting spotted cat or leopard splash designs on canvas, Vivienne Westwood’s leopard on the Yasmin Tote and Iron Fist provided fangs and fury in their Wolfbeater Printed Tote bag. Purses have also adopted an audacious animal infusion from the likes of DKNY’s leopard print in calf hair, Jerome Dreyfuss’ leopard Popoche Wallet, Alexander McQueens Leopard Pony Skull Charm Wallet and also the dome frame purse in bold animal tones from High Street favourites, Dorothy gucci uk Perkins.
Placing gucci bags their best feet forward, Rick Owens and Sacai demonstrated in glamorous burlesque style how a feathered ankle adornment could liven up your heels and wedges, whilst Balenciaga’s shaggy threads brought life to Gladiator-style sandals. Fur trims were added by Valentino on their bow gucci outlet bag, Yves Saint Laurent’s suede leather shoulder bag with fox fur trim the shearling-trimmed cracked-leather carryall in deep blue from Matthew Williamson. Whilst tote bags have leant themselves particularly well to a bigger and much more striking print effect, perfectly demonstrated by Michael Kors cheetah in calf hair, the ‘Brenda’ from Diane von Furstenberg presenting spotted cat or leopard splash styles on canvas, Vivienne Westwood’s leopard on the Yasmin Tote and Iron Fist offered fangs and fury in their Wolfbeater Printed herve leger astralia Tote bag. Within the spirit of going back to nature; animal prints continued to dominate on ballerina flats from Lanvin, Ala and French Sole, zebra and leopard patterns on brogues from Christian Louboutin and Miu Miu, with different distinct pelt prints also observed on a selection of hosiery by Wolford.