2013 is the Year of the Snake, and appropriately enough, snakeskin prints are coming back in a big way. No, we don’t mean head-to-toe monstrosities like this spectacular ensemble. The snakeskin prints for fall 2013 are tasteful and subtle, and come in a variety of colours like green, cranberry and cobalt blue. They are also being used in non-traditional pieces such as skinny jeans, exotic cuffs and leather sneakers.
It’s with this in mind that we present to you the Rubie handbag in cobalt blue from Montreal’s Mackage, one of Canada’s biggest fashion success stories. Having made its name in leather outerwear, Mackage now turns its attention to leather accessories with a 12-piece debut handbag collection.
This bag is produced primarily from buttery black leather, and features snake-print embossed blue suede detailing on the sides and front flap. It’s super versatile, as it can be held by the top handle, or worn over the shoulder and across the body via a removable strap. The nickle-tone trim on the bottom corners and top handle, as well as the arrow-shaped front clasp, give the accessory an elegant edginess, something that Mackage excels in.
$295. Available at Aritzia, 50 Bloor St. W., 416-934-0935, and online at www.mackage.com
