Another Animal Print Spotting: Dita von Teese with Leopard Print Handbag

Nu-burlesque star Dita von Teese was seen recently with a leopard print handbag. The handbag itself is a basic purse with a small strap, but the body of the purse is decorated with leopard print, although not of the yellow and black variety. Instead, the purse she’s carrying uses the same form we’ve come to expect for leopard print handbags, only the yellow and black has been replaced by tiger stripe colors – orange, black, and white. To make the bag contrast against her outfit but still match, the background for the spots is white, making the spots a collection of orange and black, and the outline of the purse is black.

Animal print on handbags has been making a comeback over the past few years. Although many often associate animal prints, particularly those for leopards, zebra, and tigers, with ‘80s fashion, they’re primarily seen now on handbags. This includes both high-end designer and affordable brands. Even wholesale handbag dealers like Best Handbag Wholesale carry their own variations on this trend. In general, animal prints like zebra and leopard stripes are seen on leather, and occasionally on patent leather. The only exceptions, so far, have been snakeskin, crocodile, alligator and cowhide – all respective animal skins are used for these designer handbags.

If you want to wear some of the latest trends but can’t afford a designer bag, Best Handbag Wholesale carries various animal print handbags and even wallets. Under the link, giraffe, zebra, and leopard spots are the most common patterns for hobo and tote handbags. Aside from jungle animals, cowhide patterns are another option, as seen previously in a post about a handbag seen on Eva Longoria. But regardless of whether you’re going for solid leopard prints or want something with more western flair, various types of animal prints, real or not, can be found in various price ranges.