This compact red chain bag comes from the Roberto Cavalli 2018 Christmas collection. Its minimalist design features a striking double snake emblem clasp, where the passionate red color beautifully contrasts with the dazzling gold accents, creating a unique and vintage aesthetic perfect for Christmas dinners or parties.

Design Inspiration

From python-print patterns to serpent-shaped accessories and home decor, Roberto Cavalli consistently incorporates snake, tiger, and leopard motifs in each collection, establishing a brand DNA centered around wild and bold styles.

Creative director Paul Surridge finds balance between luxury and streetwear influences, pairing simple silhouettes with ornate clasps to create bags that resemble vintage jewelry – petite yet powerfully charismatic.

Mirror Snake Emblem

The snake is one of Roberto Cavalli’s signature motifs, most directly expressed through the founder’s own “Mirror Snake” emblem. This design features two symmetrically intertwined mirrored snakes forming double C letters, coiled around the letter R, symbolizing sensuality, allure, and wisdom.

The vintage bronze mirror snake clasp is the soul of this bag. Meticulous engraving techniques capture every detail from scales to spine, tongue, and eyes, while antiquing and polishing treatments enhance depth and dimension, exuding vintage Gothic charm.

The clasp features a simple magnetic closure hidden beneath the flap, allowing easy one-handed operation for practical daily use.

Detachable Chain Strap

The bag comes with a vintage bronze chain strap that echoes the front metal clasp. The dazzling gold complements the passionate red, creating festive holiday vibes.

The detachable strap offers versatile styling options, with hidden connectors under the flap allowing instant transformation – wear it crossbody for hands-free convenience or carry as a clutch for evening events.

Accordion Structure

The body features an accordion structure with calfskin leather that maintains crisp lines. Red lacquered edges add refinement, and the side profile resembles a book with just the right thickness to hold comfortably.

Despite its slim profile, this thoughtful design includes two compartments and an inner pocket, providing enough space for your phone, cardholder, lipstick, and credit cards.

As the holiday season approaches, if you’re still searching for that perfect red statement piece, consider this distinctive new bag.