Trend watch: Snake-print clothing and accessories for women

One of fall 2012’s popular fashion trends is reptile-prints. Wear the exotic pattern without harming any animals by donning the faux serpentine-skin pieces featured in this trend watch.

By Rachel LeWinter Fri Sep 14 2012

Snake prints were all over the fall 2012 runways. High-fashion labels such as Balenciaga, Christian Siriano, Stella McCartney, Fendi and Roberto Cavalli incorporated the scaly skins into dresses, jackets and accessories. Try out the trend with these 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, 478 Broadway between Broome and Grand Sts (212-966-9555, 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, 29 Prince St at Mott St (212-226-1514, supertrash.com)

  • Ted Baker Reptilo scarf, $89, at Ted Baker, 595 Fifth Ave at 48th St (212-317-1514)

  • 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 Rebecca Taylor, 980 Madison Ave between 76th and 77th Sts (646-560-2515)

  • Vince Camuto turnlock cuff, $68, at Vince Camuto, 532 Broadway between Prince and Spring Sts (646-532-2684, 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 endless.com

  • 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, 478 Broadway between Broome and Grand Sts (212-966-9555, 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 Dr. Jays, 33 W 34th St between Fifth and Sixth Aves (212-659-3354, 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 Matt Bernson, 20 Harrison St between Greenwich and Hudson Sts (212-941-7634)

  • 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

  • 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 Vince Camuto, 532 Broadway between Prince and Spring Sts (646-532-2684) • 87 42nd St between Park and Vanderbilt Aves (646-588-4444) • vincecamuto.com

Ann Taylor Watersnake skinny belt, $34, at Ann Taylor, locations throughout the city; visit anntaylor.com


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