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Brooks Brothers Crocodile Luggage & Accessories

Filed under: Men's Style


Classic clothier Brooks Brothers is making a foray into high-end luxury goods with its new line of genuine crocodile luggage and accessories for men. The ultra-luxe, elegant and understated collection consists of five pieces: a Crocodile Weekender duffel bag (above); matching Crocodile Flap Briefcase; a Crocodile Travel Bag; an Alligator Journal; and an Alligator Eyeglass Case. The last two are finished in fine alligator skin; all the bags feature brass hardware. The Weekender retails for $15,000; the Briefcase for $10,000; the Travel Bag for $3,000; the Journal for $3,000; and the Eyeglass Case for $1,000. Altogether the five pieces come to $32,000.

[via JustLuxe]

$157,000 Bottega Veneta Alligator Luggage Set

Filed under: Handbags, Journeys

Bottega Veneta alligator luggage
If you travel by private jet, there's no need to worry about your luggage getting beaten up in transit. Hence you can use a set of beautifully handmade cases crafted from the world's finest exotic leather. At least, we assume that's the rationale behind Bottega Veneta's outrageously opulent set of alligator skin luggage. The six piece set, which includes three suitcases (small, medium and large), a beauty case and a duffle bag, costs $157,000; the pieces are also available individually, ranging from $23,000 to $47,000. All are finished in noce fume rich brown soft-finished alligator skin and feature burnished metal hardware with reinforced corners and locking mechanisms. And of course if you're traveling by private jet you can afford it.

[via JustLuxe]

Cole Haan Ostrich Tote, Handbag of the Day

Filed under: Handbags

Cole Haan handbags have been a longtime favorite of mine. Especially after being able to work there for a year and gain intimate knowledge on their line, construction and craftsmanship. Of their entire collection, the Cole Haan Collection line encompasses their most impressive, sophisticated and fashion forward handbags, shoes, coats and accessories. Featured here is their Ostrich Tote. It has a simple silhouette yet the exotic leather and punchy orange color adds an air of uniqueness that makes you look twice. It features double leather handles, very minimal gold accents, interior pockets and suede lining. Bag dimensions: 19"L x 13"H x 5"D. Price: $2700.

Louis Vuitton Alligator Officer's Jacket

Filed under: Apparel, Men's Style


Every season it seems the European fashion houses try to outdo each other with one incredibly decadent item of men's clothing; despite the recession it seems this year is no different. We've seen Salvatore Ferragamo's $250,000 crocodile trench coat and Hermès' $150,000 crocodile pea coat; now here's an alligator officer's jacket from Louis Vuitton's Fall/Winter 2009/10 collection recently shown in Paris. Louis Vuitton mens design director Paul Helbers described the collection as inspired by "the traveling wardrobe of an African king." The jacket has not been priced yet is expected to sell for somewhere in the $50,000 - $75,000 range, and will probably only be available by special order.

[via JustLuxe]

Ralph Lauren Alligator Driving Loafers

Filed under: Shoes, Men's Style


Ralph Lauren is continuing his theme of ultra-luxe accessories in go-to-hell colors with his latest offering for men, the Garda Alligator Driver (above). The classic Italian driving shoe is given a stylish twist in brilliantly-hued genuine alligator skin with equestrian hardware. The loafers come in five colors: Emerald Green, Cherry Red, Marine Blue, Purple, and Black, and are priced at $3,800 a pair. For an additional $920, you can also get a matching alligator skin belt (available in most of the same colors) with an engravable sterling silver buckle. Lauren has also made belts and boots in vivid alligator for women, but it's in the men's items that these colors really pop.

Men's Exotic Skin Items, From Luxury Accessories Intl.

Filed under: Men's Style

New York City-based Luxury Accessories International (LAI) began as a leather importer in New York in 1953, importing crocodile skins from South America and selling them to makers of shoes, handbags, and other leather goods. In 1971 the company expanded the range of skins to include python from Indonesia, ostrich from South Africa, and lizard from South America. Today, the company makes a variety of high-end products for men and women, but I'm going to focus on the men. Where to begin? Belts, bags, a flask, a watch box, portfolios, wallets ... all custom dyed all over the world and made with skins selected by hand for cutting at the LAI manufacturing house in Long Island City, N.Y. Orders are individually cut and sewn, and often customized, but the LAI boutique at 35 E. 65th St., NYC, offers custom pieces.

You know something's expensive when every piece on the Web site is followed by: "To purchase, please contact the LAI Boutique: 212-794-3874." So I can't help you with pricing, but if you see something you like, give LAI a ring. See the gallery for a few of the beautiful pieces.



Eels, Ostriches, Stingrays Oh My!, Handbag of the Day

Filed under: Handbags

Handbag lovers know that it doesn't get any more luxurious and chic than exotic skins. There is a certain quality, natural texture and unique beauty that one finds in exotic leathers. Elison Pickett and Chad Ypon, the husband and wife design team of The Divine Tribe, are able to capture this natural beauty while manipulating skins from eels, ostriches, lamb and stingrays, to create a line of handbags that are truly one of a kind. Ranging in price of $200 to $1600, each wallet, clutch, tote and shoulder bag are handcrafted and fashionably styled to go above and beyond trends. Featured here is the Bulsa Bag. Made from eel and ostrich with hand stitched detail, hidden magnetic closure and multiple interior and exterior pockets, The Divine Tribe shows us how form, function and high fashion is one amazing combination. Dimensions: 16" x 10" x 3". Price: $715 and $915.



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