Exotic leathers

Yep, I think they look fabulous when they're still on the Croc/alligator/python/sting ray etc....

I do understand the appeal, as they can look lovely, but I genuinely always think of the little croc/snake etc whenever I see it, so not for me I'm afraid.

I actually bought a beautiful pair of Alexander McQueen butterfly glass wedge sandals, which are just wonderful (paper butterflys) but I'm so stupid, I didn't realise they were some kind of lizard skin, so alas, can never wear them... *sigh*

K

 

I like exotic leathers but I only like Croc leather and only on a Birkin.

 

Sometimes I like the croc print and sometimes I hate it. I like how snakeskin looks though.

 

I like the print better than the real thing. I've only touched one once and I got scared for some reason. :blink: Maybe I will get to see another one and touch it in person soon and maybe I'll fall in love with it. The only exotic I do have is snakeskin piping on my kate spades.

 

I agree! As I'm pretty sure most people must be tired of reading me say this; I'll try to keep it short(ish!).

I only buy leathergoods that are a by-product of the meat industry (i.e. cow/pig/goat/ostrich etc.) and therefore, I would happily wear fish skin (Sting Ray); but not alligator, crocodile, lizard, or snake etc.

I do not wear fur products - even if they are from animals which are eaten (e.g. rabbit), due to the barbaric methods employed, in order to preserve the pelt.

This is not because I have a preference for/care more for any animal. In fact, if anything, I care slightly more for my fellow mammals, than I do for reptiles and would never keep a pet snake, as I would feel like a traitor, if I had to feed it mice.

Finally, if everyone else stopped eating meat; I wouldn't use leather at all.

 

I love all of them!! But they have to be authentic skin, I hate embossed. I purchased a pair of rene covilla and thought they were authentic gator and they were not. I don't like'em.

 

I've never seen stingray.... Oooo, does anyone have a pic?

 

Here you go iliabags! The history is particularly interesting, IMO.

Stingray Leather Tote Bag

Stingray Leather Tote Bag Stingray Leather Tote Bag

Do you need a handbag for a casual day out, or a purse for an elegant evening out? You will find the perfect stingray leather handbag or purse for any occasion right here. All our handbags and purses are made with the durable grade A stingray leather and accented with at least one beautiful white pearl.

Striking in style, this handbag is fashioned out of the genuine grade A quality stingray leather and is authenticated with a single stingray pearl motif on both sides. This stylish tote surely is an absolute eye-catching handbag to add to your leather collection.

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Features

• 2 - 19" long stingray skin straps
• 3 internal large compartment with 1 zippered closure for compartment
• 1 zipped internal pocket
• Closed with magnetic clip

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• Item Number : 02-426

Specifications
Length (Open; Closed) 11 1/2"Width (Open; Closed) 3"Height 8 1/2"
A Little History about Stingray Leather Products : Stingray Leather Tote Bag

Stingray leather is not a brand new material. During the Age of the Samurai, the armor that protected the brave warriors was made with stingray leather. The stingray hide is so durable that it is impenetrable by a sword’s blade and worked great when the samurai's opponents primarily fought with honor and the sword. When gunpowder was introduced, the stingray leather lost its primary purpose as protective clothing.

During the Art Deco period of the 1920’s stingray leather was at a fashionable peak. Stingray was used to cover everything from furniture to jewelry boxes. Furniture designers today are resurrecting this practice and including stingray leather as a material of choice. Today stingray leather has evolved into a new application. You can now buy stingray skin to be a part of your daily wardrobe as a beautiful stingray leather handbag, purse, wallet, belt or money clip. With the concerns about animal rights, stingrays are not on the endangered species list, and are very abundant.

The stingrays are not just killed for their skin. Stingray is a delicacy in several Asian countries and the stingray skin had been disposed of for many years. In turn, you are helping to cut down the world waste and making better use of what would otherwise be thrown away.

The leather from the stingray is both beautiful and extremely durable. The natural texture of the ray skin gives it an amazing pearly and beaded like surface that looks astounding and has a unique feel. Due to the texture on the stingray hide, it was also used as a fine sand paper.

NOW stingray leather is making a return to the fashion world in a brilliant new way. Even though stingray leather items are not meant to protect you from swinging blades today, it is still a lot more durable than the common leather that is available in common retail stores. With the influence of the high-end boutiques of Milan, Paris, New York, and Beverly Hills, stingray leather is quickly growing into a genuine trendsetter.

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I agree with Baggaholic - I only like the real thing. I have snakeskin and crocodile shoes and I love them.

 

Also, if you're feeling flush, NAP have this beautiful Bottega Veneta Limited Edition Bag, in green stingray:

http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/13873

 

I love exotic leathers as well -- especially croc, python, and eelskin -- but like Baggaholic and winternight, only the real thing. On the real skins you can appreciate its texture, kind of like the grain on chevre.