Marc Jacobs’ Surplus Alligator Bag is $40,000, Too Much?

Having left the Louis Vuitton label to focus on his own brand, Marc Jacobs brought out all of his guns to create his Spring 2015 Collection, which was filled with military-inspired pieces with utilitarian details and edgy cuts. One of the more notable pieces from this collection is the Surplus Plus Bag done in luscious alligator skin leather.

The hobo shoulder bag is effortlessly elegant with its textured exotic leather and classic colors. This particular style will be sure to upgrade any outfit from drab to fab, but that's if you are willing to splurge on a five-figure handbag. With a price tag of $40,000, this Marc Jacobs alligator purse is surely one of the most expensive designer purses we have seen this year.

There's no question about Marc Jacobs' style prowess and ability to create wonderful pieces of clothes, handbags and shoes. To back it up, he even ensures a great runway show with each collection launch. However, this latest purse might be pushing too much. Not everyone can afford ludicrously priced purses, after all.

If you are willing to hand out your hard-earned moolah for this gorgeous bag, head over to Moda Operandi and shop their trunk show, which will be ending in a couple of days.

Marc Jacobs Surplus Plus Bag in Mahogany Alligator, $40,000

Marc Jacobs Surplus Plus Bag in Sand Alligator, $40,000

Marc Jacobs Surplus Plus Bag in Military Green Alligator, $40,000

For the frugal fashionistas, you can easily look expensive too, without having to spend much. Opt for faux leather options, which will save you thousands of bucks! Choose from the lovely alternatives below:

GX by Gwen Stefani Kyoto in Grey, $109.95

Signature Lismore in Black, $54.95

GX by Gwen Stefani Oita in Black, $74.95

Shoe Dazzle Chini in Black, $54.95

Izabella Rue Flynn in Red, $59.95

Heidi Klum Totes Her Studded Snakeskin Birkin Again!

If you had a whole lot of money like Heidi Klum, how many bags would you have? A hundred? We don't know the exact number of purses the supermodel mom has in her closet, but we're sure it’s a double digit.

We’ve featured her here many times before, and each write-up shows the blond bombshell sporting a different arm candy. But even with so many, there's one bag Ms. Klum likes carrying around over and over again. Can you guess what it is?

Heidi Klum toting a studded snakeskin Birkin as she arrived at her hotel in Manhattan, New York City, on July 11, 2013

Yes, she’s hooked on her studded snakeskin Birkin. We spotted her with this bag in Germany back in May. She also used it a number of times last month. And, as if she couldn’t get enough of it, she used it to spice up a boyish three-piece suit yesterday (as seen above).

Do you like Heidi’s favorite bag? Or do you find the mix of snakeskin and studs a little too much?

Birkins are expensive, so if you need an alternative, you can try the following textured and studded option from Vieta instead. It’s not as structured, but it is made of snake-print (faux) leather material and features studs around the edges.

Vieta Lake Bag, $46.74 (before: $83)

Alternately, if you have the patience to do some DIY (and mess with a bag), you can grab a gorgeous snake-print tote from Rachel Zoe and stick it with black or gunmetal hotfix pyramid studs.

Rachel Zoe Hutton Large Tote, $695

10mm Pack of 50 pcs Hotfix Black Pyramid Studs, $5.99

That said, allow us to end this post with another question for you. Do you have a favorite bag that you keep going back to day in and day out like Heidi? If you do, care to share it with us?

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3 More Standout Purses from “The Bridge” Premiere

Were you able to catch the first episode of The Bridge? How did you find it? The suspense-drama series aired on Wednesday, but before that, the whole cast flocked the DGA Theater last Monday for the show's premiere. And because it was a red carpet event, all the ladies dressed to impress - complete with well-appointed extras for added drama.

Diane Kruger in a Jonathan Saunders dress and with a Charlotte Olympia clutch at the premiere of her new TV series, The Bridge, held at the DGA Theater in Los Angeles on July 8, 2013

Charlotte Olympia Pandora Cancer Zodiac Clutch in Blush. $995

As covered in our previous post, Diane Kruger used a Charlotte Olympia Pandora Cancer Zodiac clutch for the occasion. But did you know that there were several other purses that stood out at the event? Check them out below, and see if you can ID some of them.

1. Emily Wickersham in a Woven Oversized Envelope Clutch

Emily Wickersham softened her black two-piece look with an extra large woven envelope clutch and white nail polish. The mix was unusual, but it was also fresh, young, and quite chic. Can you ID her purse?

Emily Wickersham pairing her black combo look with white nail polish and an extra large woven envelope clutch for The Bridge premiere in Los Angeles on July 8, 2013

2. Stefanie Sherk in a Shell Minaudiere

Stefanie Sherk went glitzy and glam with a white-hot fringed frock that she paired with an off-white shell hardcase. Although we weren’t able to get any official details on Stefanie’s minaudiere, we’d like to take a wild guess and say it’s a piece from Rafe New York.

Stefanie Sherk going glitzy and glam in a fringed dress and shell-shaped hardcase for the premiere of The Bridge in Los Angeles on July 8, 2013

Rafe New York Sirene Shell Minaudiere in White, $395

3. Stephanie Sigman in a Beaded Clutch

Stephanie Sigman used her exquisitely beaded clutch as the highlight of her outfit. Her dress wasn’t a perfect 10, but she was able to jazz it up with the colorful arm candy, and the effort paid off. If you like her purse, below is an option from Moyna.

Stephanie Sigman pairing her leather-trimmed dress with an exquisitely beaded clutch for The Bridge premiere in Los Angeles on July 8, 2013

Moyna Foldover Coin Clutch, $152

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