These Python Printed Bags Pack a Punch

It’s hard to avoid animal print these days, whether in the form of fuzzy calf-hair leopard print flats, or literal animal faces emblazoned on the front of woven sweaters. But if you’re not the type to rock loud patterns or whimsically ironic knitwear, don’t fret – you can still get your fill of the printed trend without sacrificing your taste level. Python bags are easy to love because they’re still a neutral, in a way – the print coordinates with nearly everything, plus the pattern itself is slinky and sexy without calling too much attention to itself. If you’re not afraid of some bold contrast, this Lanvin Python Shoulder Bag sports a beautifully pronounced print, with a rocker-chic chain strap to boot, while this Jane August “Murray” Python Handbag boasts a more tame, muted take on the print. And if you like to play ‘Peekaboo’ with your prints, the Fendi Peekaboo Bag from Barneys looks demure on the outside, but opens to reveal a sexy python interior – it also comes in leopard!

- Alex Gambardella