Are you an ardent fashion trend follower? Or, do you like to be the real-life show-stopper of every event you attend? Well then, you may consider trying out the various snakeskin accessories as they have become alluring fashion elements of the moment. But before you go ahead with your purchase, you must be aware of certain things like –
- What accessories to look for?
- How to style snakeskin accessories?
- What are the expenses involved?
- Is snakeskin fashion meant for you?
This article will try to give you the answers to the above questions. But before we proceed, you must know about the background of the fashion trend.
Snakeskin fashion
Snakeskin fashion became popular among high-end designers in the late 1980s. The trend has resurfaced again, and snakeskin goods have become the most-wanted possession of stars and models. While leafing through the fashion magazines, scrolling down various web pages, or watching TV, snake pattern printed clothes, boots, handbags, clutches, hatbands, scarves, must have caught your attention. You must be wondering whether all are made of genuine snakeskin leather.
Most of the items use faux leather as genuine snakeskin is expensive. They are not meant for everyone. Some people are against the use of real snakeskin because of the cruel aspect of the whole process. So, vegan and faux leather alternatives came into being which enables you to enjoy the fashion accessories without having any guilt or remorse. And they are much cheaper than the original versions.
Snakeskin accessories
- The boots
Probably, they are the most sought-after snakeskin product. Pointy toe-boots with comfortable wearable features are a must for winter parties. Flats or high-heeled boots are an all-time favorite of most designers.
- The bags
Totes, purses, handbags, clutch – you get everything in snake print patterns. Python pattern is the most common one. You can look effortlessly stylish with one of these bags and a white t-shirt, and a pair of blue jeans provided you have the apt dressing sense.
- Belts
The look of a plain solid dress teamed with a snakeskin belt having a snake buckle speaks for itself. Choosing contrasting colors will highlight the belt and will bring out its exquisiteness.
- Hatbands
Hatbands are accessories that accentuate not only the appearance of the hat but also the whole attire of a person. A snake hat band is commonly paired with a cowboy hat. But it can be worn with other hats too. It’s comparatively easier to find a real snakeskin hatband as not much leather is needed to make these bands. The skins of snakes like rattlesnake, python, cobra, whip snakes are used to manufacture the hatbands. Bands with genuine rattle snakeheads and rattles are up for sale in all renowned hat sellers’ web pages. So, if you are trying to create the perfect cowboy or cowgirl look, you can give these snake hatbands a try.
Money factor
Though you will find a snake pattern in everything, encountering things made out of authentic snakeskin is rare. Accessories such as handbags can cost you a whopping $15,000. Boots, shoes, sandals, roughly range between $2000 to $3000. Genuine snakeskin hatbands cost around $100 to $500.
How to choose between the real and the fake leather
There are two deciding factors involved –
- the price aspect
- the moral aspect
Owning something made of real snakeskin leather symbolizes one’s status. Not everyone can possess such things. You may be a fashionable person, but you will think twice before investing a large sum of money purchasing one bag. Accessories like hatbands come under affordable ranges. So, if you want, you can buy one made out of rattle snakeskin or python skin.
Coming to the next judging factor, the moral aspect, what we have observed is that many people do not like the fact that an animal to be killed to fulfill their wish of having a luxury item. That’s why vegan and faux leather came into existence. Nevertheless, different people will have different mindsets. But one good thing is, for making items like the hatbands, most hat-making companies are using the shed skin or the skin of the dead snake. If that’s the case, you will not feel guilty for the death of an innocent creature and can own something made out of real snakeskin leather too.
Types of snake leather (according to popularity) used for making the accessories
- Python leather
It is the most recurrent snake pattern. Depending on the patterning style, some are more costly than others. Colors also determine their value.
- Indian Cobra leather
Cobra skin possesses the shades of caramel, brown, and black. The stunning marks on the collar have made the cobra skin so expensive.
- Anaconda leather
Rare skin to be found but has a unique bi-color effect.
- Rattlesnake leather
Sandals, hatbands, moccasins are made out of rattlesnake skin.
Conclusion
Snakeskin accessories need a bold attitude to do justice and carry out the look. If you want to give it a try, choose the accessory that you are comfortable with. Trying out a bag or a hatband would be the safest option.
