fake. If there is a term that arouses the disappointment of any fashion enthusiast, it is undoubtedly fiction. The exception that proves the rule is the fake crocodile. Popular since the 1950s, it’s the only imitation worth owning; and the reasons are many. Especially when it comes to the coconut print baga piece as sought after as the real one, with the not negligible addition of the naturally green side.
For the sole fact of not contributing to the hunt for endangered animals, as well as for its timeless style, a crocodile-effect bag is the right piece to invest in in 2023. A year that consolidates the choice of stylists to try alternative ways in the production of garments and accessories, banning furs and similar from fashion collections.
The crocodile effect doesn’t hurt anyone
If the fake tout court is rightly forbidden, the faux crocodile is suggested by the big Maisons as well as by the small brands, as well as always used, for purely economic reasons, in the lines low cost. Certain, it’s not always about sustainable bags: but at least, the crocodile effect itself doesn’t hurt anyone, and it’s incredibly glamorous. The return of the animalier in Spring-Summer 2023 is there for all to see, from the proliferating snake trend to croc, precisely, that particular embossed scale-grained leather that mimics the coat of the most exotic animal there is .
Bags with a refined touch
The crocodile print adds a touch of sophistication to any look. Merit of elegant tassel workmanship, which is much more striking than any smooth texture. The price, more affordable than its true equivalent, helps to enhance its classic charm. And now it is clear to everyone that the imitation crocodile can appear just as luxurious, while investing a small fraction of the cost of production and sale to the public.
From the great Maisons to niche brands
Among the big brands that for the current season are focusing on the crocodile print bag, are numbered bally, Giorgio Armani, Jil Sander, Saint Laurentwith proposals that focus on models with shapes ladylike most popular, from flap bag with hobo handle to shoulder bag. The secret used by top luxury players to make these accessories extremely desirable: clean lines and shiny patent leatherwith an irresistible vintage allure.
Croco effect embossed leather bag, Bally.
In the face of a large part of the sector which, although it has drastically reduced the use of rare leathers, continues to produce genuine crocodile bags worth tens of thousands of euros, it is the mid-budget brands, often born on Instagram, to offer the most interesting proposals at the right price. The case of brands like Staud, Little Liffner, Manu Atelier And By Farwhich offer croc-effect bags with basic shapes that do not exceed 500 euros.
Croco effect leather bag, Staud.
New shapes and bright colors
There are also different styles proposed in Spring-Summer 2023: the more classic bags leave room for new shapes and bright colorswhich underline the look curiously fake. Just think of the latest model of Acne Studios, distortion, with a geometric cut and raw embossed croc leather. The faux crocodile in a sherbet shade is the protagonist of the bags XX by Balenciaga, while the chain adds a modern twist to yesteryear-style creations by The afshar And Ladybugs.
Coconut effect Distortion bag, Acne Studios.
How to match the crocodile print bag in 2023
The crocodile print bag is worn every day, with the leather jacketi jeans and the cardiganand also enhances by contrast a couple of sneakers. The advice is precisely to try off the beaten track and use the animalier bag in the daily look rather than on special occasions. Although paired with a skirt jacket suit it always has its charm, as the grandmothers used to think a piece of real crocodile simply couldn’t afford.
Casual elegance with the croc-effect bag (Photo: Streetstyleshooters/Getty Images).
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