Trend watch: Snake-print clothing and accessories for women

Celebrate the Chinese year of the snake and wear the exotic reptile pattern without harming any animals by donning the popular faux serpentine-skin pieces featured in this trend watch.

By Rachel LeWinter Thu Jan 24 2013

Snake prints were all over the runways last fall. High-fashion labels such as Balenciaga, Christian Siriano, Stella McCartney, Fendi and Roberto Cavalli incorporated the scaly skins into dresses, jackets and accessories. Check out the items in our trend watch for affordable and easy-to-wear pieces from brands such as Topshop, J.Crew, Rebecca Taylor and Asos.

Ann Taylor Watersnake skinny belt, $34, at Ann Taylor, locations throughout the city; visit anntaylor.com
Ami Clubwear asymmetrical snake-color scoop-neck dress, $29, at amiclubwear.com
Topshop snake-print stud earrings, $15, at topshop.com
Photograph: Jonathan Aprea

Steve Madden snakeskin footed tights, $15, at Steve Madden, locations throughout the city; visit stevemadden.com
Photograph: Melissa Koene

SuperTrash Panta pants, $130, at supertrash.com
Ted Baker Reptilo scarf, $89, at tedbaker.com
Photograph: Melissa Sinclair

Jennifer Lopez for Kohl’s Keera faux-snakeskin flats, $60, at kohls.com
Gemma Simone Badu animal-print cutout collar necklace, $42, at gemmasimone.com
American Apparel Erin sunglasses, $20, at American Apparel, locations throughout the city; visit americanapparel.net
BCBGMAXAZRIA snake-print ring, $38, at bcbg.com
Rebecca Taylor Burnout Tee in Petrol, $145, at rebeccataylor.com
Vince Camuto turnlock cuff, $68, at vincecamuto.com
Anne Klein Lares small hoop earrings, $28, at nordstrom.com
CC Corso Como Metro snake-print pumps, $139, at corsocomoshoes.com
Juicy Couture Weekend Warriors nylon cross-body bag, $128, at amazon.com/fashion
Pashma Femme snake-print scarf, $68, at Anthropologie, locations throughout the city; visit anthropologie.com
Express snakeskin-print cutout clutch, $40, at Express, locations throughout the city; visit express.com
BooHoo Nina snake-print woven bomber jacket, $40, at boohoo.com
Asos snake-print collar necklace, $26, at asos.com
Topshop Mystic snake-print shorts, $64, at topshop.com
Timex Elevated Classics dress watch, $50, at timex.com
Lodis Regal Snake Dallas iPad Easel, $98, at piperlime.com
Photograph: Jonathan Aprea

Mojo Serpentine backpack, $48, at mojobackpacks.com
Ami Clubwear snakeskin textured faux-leather chunky ring, $14, at amiclubwear.com
Tory Burch polarized metal aviator sunglasses, $200, at nordstrom.com
SuperTrash Divers dress, $117, at supertrash.com
Matt Bernson Gitanes shoes in Milk Chocolate Viper, $187, at mattbernson.com
ShopSosie Basilisk blouse, $38, at shopsosie.com
Warehouse faux-snake skinny belt, $21, at warehouse.andotherbrands.com
Mango Touch Snake peep-toe heels, $80, at Mango, locations throughout the city; visit shop.mango.com
Melinda Maria serpent cuff in gold/white, $315, at Bloomingdale's, locations throughout the city; visit bloomingdales.com
Talbots croc-textured link necklace, $70, locations throughout the city; visit talbots.com
Miztique snake-print shopper tote, $59, at mikkatmarket.com
Photograph: Jessica Lin

Vince Camuto Onda booties, $129, at vincecamuto.com