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Skin in the Game

Sep 05 2007

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R&Y Augousti Lamp, $995
Philip Stein Teslar Watch, $845
Cole Haan Shoes, $1,000
Escada Handbag, $3,500
Gucci Leather Jacket
Neiman Marcus Credit Card Holder
W. Kleinberg Belt
Classic Brigg Umbrella
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R&Y Augousti Lamp, $995
This shagreen-and-ostrich lamp is one of a growing number of R&Y Augousti home furnishings—from picture frames to curtains—to use ostrich leather.
Philip Stein Teslar Watch, $845
Philip Stein Teslar, one of Oprah's favorite watch brands, began offering ostrich-leather bands last year in response to demand for exotic-leather straps.
Cole Haan Shoes, $1,000
The Venetian is a favorite shoe of Robert Redford. Cole Haan's fall line uses ostrich for its durability and distinctiveness, especially compared to snakeskin.
Escada Handbag, $3,500
Escada is spotlighting its ostrich-leather handbags and accessories in its 2007 advertising campaign.
Gucci Leather Jacket, $17,995
Gucci's 2007 Fall Fashion Week featured models in head-to-toe ostrich, with items ranging from purses to this fox-fur-trimmed leather jacket.
Neiman Marcus Credit Card Holder
$210
This unisex leather credit card case is one of a growing number of Neiman Marcus' ostrich offerings.
W. Kleinberg Belt, $265
W. Kleinberg built its brand on the popularity of its accessories made from vintage leather, including this 2007 belt.
Classic Brigg Umbrella, $700
While Brigg has offered ostrich-accented umbrellas for decades, this year the English company reported a substantial increase in its exotic-leather sales overseas.