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Putrid Animal Fur Clutches

The Tom Ford Skunk Purse is a Great Addition for Cruella de Vil

— October 18, 2012 — Fashion
The Tom Ford skunk purse takes fashion cues from a highly unexpected animal.

Possibly inspired by the popular French skunk from the Bugs Bunny and Tweety Show, the American designer transforms the renowned stinky creature and showcases it in the furry clutch. Unlike common clutches, this luxurious handbag is actually quite spacious. Although there is much controversy surrounding the fluffy purse, the design is a fabulous inspiration that has materialized just in time for costume season. Infamous Disney villain Cruella de Vil of 101 Dalmatians kidnapped puppies to skin their fur for coats. Though the Pepé Le Pew purse is not spotted, it would still match up to the sinister character's monochromatic polka-dot outfit. Beware of moist palms when carrying this clutch though.
Trend Themes
1. Animal-inspired Fashion - The Tom Ford skunk purse demonstrates the trend of incorporating unconventional animal designs into luxury fashion accessories.
2. Controversial Couture - The controversial design of the skunk purse highlights the trend of pushing boundaries in the fashion industry and sparking discussions about ethics and aesthetics.
3. Spacious Clutches - The spaciousness of the skunk purse challenges the traditional perception of clutches, presenting an opportunity for the development of larger and more functional handbag designs.
Industry Implications
1. Luxury Fashion - The skunk purse exemplifies an innovative approach to luxury fashion, offering unique and attention-grabbing pieces for high-end consumers.
2. Ethical Fashion - The controversy surrounding the skunk purse can spark discussions and opportunities for the ethical fashion industry to address the use of animal-inspired materials in a more sustainable and responsible manner.
3. Costume Design - The skunk purse's emergence during costume season presents an opportunity for costume designers to incorporate unconventional animal-themed accessories into their creations.
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