Leopard is the one print I can think of that can go either very tacky or very chic. The wrong hair, make up and styling can leave you look a bit Peggy Bundy. But then there is John Galliano’s vision of what a chic, globe trotting woman would wear. Dior’s Cruise 2010 is heavily inspired by the 1950s and 1960s with leopard prints, impeccable suits, and lady-like accessories such as multi-strand necklaces fur stoles, and structured bags bring you from the brink of tacky to the world of cruising.

This little bag has all of the necessary details to pull of this look, with a little twist. Since leopard is illegal to sell, faux leopard is the fur of choice on Ebay. But why go faux when you can go needlepoint? Nettie Rosenstein was a master of beautiful needlepoint bags. Usually done in floral patterns, this bag is a rare find. I love that the needlepoint looks almost like a pixelated pattern. Perfect for the online vintage shopper!

available on Ebay
$149