Who comes up with this stuff? Christian Louboutin is no less than a genius, but even he might cringe (someday) at the vision of his Alpaca Satchel. It’s constructed of genuine alpaca hair (an alpaca is a rather striking animal that resembles a sheep) and trimmed with calfskin. I admit the rich brown color is beautiful, and it’s especially striking paired with the gold chain link elements - but I’m afraid that’s where my praise stops. This purse is actually a bit frightening at first glance. It’s large, hairy and bound to take passersby by surprise. Pre-order it now (if you dare) for $1695 at Saks.

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