Scaled Luxury

Since the dawn of mankind, our histories have been intertwined with snakes. The serpent has long been a source of mysticism + mystery, a symbol of the exotic, the occult + the macabre.

The Downfall of Adam and Eve and their expulsion from the Garden of Eden,
part of the Sistine Chapel by Michelangelo


1754 political cartoon by Benjamin Franklin

It wasn't long before snakes became not only a symbol of the exotic, but also a symbol of luxury. Since then, snakeskin covered shoes, boots, purses + wallets have been coveted fashion accessories.


c.1870 Victorian snakeskin + sterling silver wallet, Davis Antiques


1940's snakeskin handbag + shoes set (courtesy of Bags of Style)


1970 Norma Kamali snakeskin skirt + spats, Harper's Bazaar


1970's Arnold Scaasi snakeskin + lynx coat, Metropolitan Museum of Art


1983 Karl Springer snakeskin console table, Wright Auctions


A/W 2011 Gucci snakeskin + fox fur jacket

We always strive to offer the best in high-end fashion so we're pleased to offer these exotic + exciting examples of "scaled luxury" —

Christian Dior golden russian sable + snakeskin coat


Bill Blass mink lined python skin jacket


Python + suede 1970s jacket


5-in-1 snakeskin belt set with ethnic buckle


Python skin + leather 1960s tunic dress


Versace Couture c. 1995 metallic silver python skin dress

Items available at http://www.bustownmodern.com.