Wild Thing! Exotic accessories add just the perfect finishing touch to any outfit whether it’s spicing up a sexy dress, polishing a classic look, or complementing the current tribal trend.
Until recently, authentic exotic leather accessories were well out of most people’s price range, but the recent drop in the cost of skins—thanks to clever design techniques and treatments, a wider variety of skins (like fish leather, one way to go green using food industry by-products), and a tighter supply chain—has coincided with the resurgence of these classics, creating a new, affordable market with products that retail well under $1,000. Check out some of our favorites in the season’s hot colors and motifs, including a leather-free alternative.