Luxe Life: Fall's Most Important Fashion Accessories (Part 1)

top row: Brands including Christian Dior (photo by Antonio de Moraes Barros Filho/WireImage), Gucci (photo by Antonio de Moraes Barros Filho/Contributor) and Prada (photo by Chris Moore/Catwalking/Getty Images) showed luxurious, exotic-skin handbags for fall.
bottom row: Another major fashion trend was gloves, as seen at Lanvin (photo by Chris Moore/Catwalking/Getty Images), Louis Vuitton (photo by Dominique Charriau/WireImage) and Yves Saint Laurent (photo by Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images).
We're exploring four of our favorite fall fashion accessories trends in a two-part series, kicking off today. To begin, we look at two styles that go hand-in-hand—literally: exotic-skin bags and glamorous gloves—both part of a fashion season that brought with it some of the most luxurious accessories we’ve seen in years.
From deep jewel-tone-died snakeskin at Prada to classic croc lady bags at Dior and chic python carry-alls at Gucci, bags made from rare leathers are a timeless investment. And what better to carry them with than statement-making gloves in a variety of lengths and fabrications: Models at Yves Saint Lauren wore classic black patent styles accessorized with bold gold chain bracelets; Alber Elbaz, designing for Lanvin, transformed a sexy black leather opera-length style with an oversize, jeweled floral embellishment; and Louis Vuitton's sporty black and white was finished with an attached bracelet of gold baubles. Fashion designers opted for color and softer fabrications as well, but if it’s luxe you’re looking for, stick with these dark, Goth-inspired styles.
Whether transformed into bags or gloves, exotic leathers are admittedly a price-y choice. But if you go faux (also a great option if you're opposed to wearing real leather) or search for vintage styles, there are plenty of deals to be had. See what we found on eBay, in prices from $3.99 to over $800.
Exotic-Skin Handbags
New Kate Spade Python Bow Tote
(buy it now price, $439.99)
New Cynthia Rowley Snake Print Purse
(buy it now price, $179.99)
New Devi Kroell Python Tote
(buy it now price, $828)
New Rebecca Minkoff Black Croc Bag
(buy it now price, $279.99)
New Coach Croc Bag
(buy it now price, $499)
New Ostrich Leather Bag
(buy it now price, $519.34)
New Tory Burch Snake Print Hobo
(buy it now price, $399.99)
New Dolce and Gabbana Eel Bag
(buy it now price, $556.50)
Glamorous Gloves
New Burberry Quilted leather Gloves
(buy it now price, $450)
New Leather Driving Gloves
(buy it now price, $60.20)
New Michael Kors Studded Leather Gloves
(buy it now price, $44.99)
New Chanel Fur Cuffed Leather Gloves
(buy it now price, $699.99)
New Leather Half Palm Gloves
(buy it now price, $3.99)
YSL Green Leather Gloves
(buy it now price, $399.99)
New Moschino Leather Gloves
(buy it now price, $99.99)
New Coach Navy Blue Studded Gloves
(buy it now price, $73.99)