It’s not all about the ocean and surf this summer. You don’t have to get wet, so to speak, to be right-on this season. The languid heat, endless slopes of sand, slithering snakes that lounge and roam, and shocking bursts of colorful flora: the highly dramatic desert makes for a very inspiration – and pretty sexy – scene, if you think about it. Here, the top clutches that evoke the exoticism of the world’s most arid atmospheres:
1. Lanvin Shell Minaudière: Shades of burning wood and ardent dusk amount to a bewitching Deco box, with marbleized lines fitting of an Arabian night. At Barneys New York for $2,190.
2. Monika Chiang Iko Clutch: Monika’s edgy take on tie-dye is somehow reminiscent of exotic flowers, blooms hearty enough to survive a hyper-harsh climate. At Monika Chiang for $382 (from $545).
3. Fendi Chameleon Snakeskin Top-Zip Pouch: It wouldn’t be the desert without at least a few snakes! Luckily, Fendi’s bold yet neutral pouch is much friendlier than our venomous foes. At Barneys New York for $570.
4. Etro Labyrinth Intarsia Leather Clutch: As if it’s not hot enough already, Etro’s oversized, woven clutch burns brighter than the midday Saharan sun. On Luisa via Roma
5. Jerome Dreyfuss Leon Clutch: Twilight invites a warmer, welcoming palette of sandy karung snakeskin and pale coral leather trimming – a softer approach to a tough landscape. At Barneys New York for $499 (from $840).