November 2024 Silver Snakeskin Glam Bag by Joanne Wong

When the colder weather hits, it’s time to let our wild side slither out with unexpected textures, frosty finishes, and a pattern that scales back on color but turns up the notch on effortless cool. Meet the Expert Joanne Wong is the Senior Designer for Fashion and Accessories at IPSY. She has been designing fashion handbags, accessories, and beauty packaging for more than 10 years for brands like Sephora, Nordstrom, Adventures by Disney, and more. Iconic, timeless, and striking—November’s slinky bag is giving runway opulence circa ’97, when animal prints were in full prowl. Designer Joanne Wong’s vision of a bag that fit the season had to feature motifs from the past mixed with current fall trends, though she made sure to deviate from conventional themes that are all too common to the season. Of all the animal prints, Wong chose the ice-cold snakeskin pattern for its inherent stylishness and versatility. “This can pair with neutral colors, but it also works well with bold colors, like reds and purples.” Those who appreciate color will find it’s what’s inside that counts. Once unzipped, this bag reveals a gorgeous royal-purple lining that really pops against the metallic faux-leather fabric. The wristlet strap makes it the perfect accessory for a night on the town. “I can use it as a makeup bag or as an evening clutch to go out,” says Wong. “I can just have my bag dangling from my wrist while holding my drink." It’s the versatility for us.