Elevate Your Style: Marc Jacobs' $40,000 Surplus Plus Alligator Bag in Spotlight

Having left the to focus on his own brand, Marc Jacobs brought out all of his guns to create his Spring 2015 collection, which was filled with military-inspired pieces with utilitarian details and edgy cuts.

One of the more notable pieces from this collection is the Surplus Plus bag, made of luscious .

Marc Jacobs Surplus Plus Bag in Mahogany Alligator, $40,000

The hobo shoulder bag is effortlessly elegant with its textured exotic leather and classic colors. This particular style will surely upgrade any outfit from drab to fab, but that’s if you are willing to splurge on a five-figure handbag.

With a price tag of $40,000, this Marc Jacobs alligator purse is one of the most expensive designer purses we have seen this year.

Marc Jacobs Surplus Plus Bag in Sand Alligator, $40,000

There’s no question about the and ability to create beautiful designs of clothes, handbags, and shoes.

To back it up, he even ensures a great runway show with each collection launch. However, this latest purse might be pushing too much. Not everyone can afford ludicrously priced purses, after all.

Marc Jacobs Surplus Plus Bag in Military Green Alligator, $40,000

Frugal fashionistas can easily look expensive, too, without spending so much. Opt for faux leather options, which will save you thousands of bucks! Choose from these lovely $10 alternatives at ShoeDazzle:

Gray GX by Gwen Stefani Kyoto Handbag, $10

Black Signature Lismore Handbag, $10

Black GX by Gwen Stefani Oita Handbag, $10

Black Chini Handbag, $10

Izabella Rue Flynn Handbag in Red, $10