See more purses from the Burberry show

So long, checks. Burberry’s Milan Spring 2008 show signalled a departure from the classic preppy prints the label is known for. Instead, we saw modern woven croc shoulder bags with drawstring closures; Bottega Veneta-esque woven hobos; ornamental zippers, studs, buttons, and brooches; striped canvas with croc trim; gold crocodile fanny packs clutched in the models’ hands like a bag of nickels; and oversized gold and black purses with metal studs.

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