I just came to a shocking realization. It occurred to be that among all the Pradas and all the exotics I own, a Prada exotic is missing from my collection. Well, skinned-out Pradas don’t come along often, but when they do, they get it right. Keeping it classic and thankfully simple in typical Prada fashion, minimal hardware and an easy tote style let the mouth-watering natural python be the star of the show. Just forget about that random-looking shoulder strap, which is clearly an afterthought that I would unclip before I was out of the store. And there you have sheer, understated perfection (other than that price, which is anything but understated). At Neiman Marcus for $4,400.
Pair with: A casual flat is the way to go with such a sexy beast of a tote bag. Like the “Sidibe” sandal by 3.1 Phillip Lim, in minimalist two-tone neutral suede. At Barneys New York for $375.
