Simons
Faux-Snakeskin Tights Exclusive Collection From Italy
CA$25.00CAD
In Stock
These faux-snakeskin tights from Simons' exclusive Italian collection are made in Italy from a stretch recycled nylon blend with a stretch waistband. The design features a sheer high-waist panty, an opaque waistband, and legs with a two-tone faux-snakeskin pattern and vertical center seams, with darker opaque toes and feet. Available in black/gray (color NERO/GIGIO) in size M-L.
- Material
- Stretch recycled nylon blend
- Gender
- female
- Style
- trendy, edgy
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories
Color
Charcoal
Size
SML-MEDMED-LARGELARGE-XL
Specifications
Faux-snakeskin tights made from stretch recycled nylon blend, imported from Italy.
Stretch waistband, snakeskin pattern, recycled material.
- Material
- Stretch recycled nylon blend
- Secondary
- elastane
- Style
- trendy, edgy
- Occasion
- party, date-night
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories
Additional Attributes
- faux-snakeskin pattern
- stretch recycled nylon blend
- stretch waistband
- made in Italy
- imported from Italy
- exclusive Simons collection
Product Insights
Simons' Faux-Snakeskin Tights are Italian-crafted from 94% recycled polyamide that performs identically to virgin nylon, featuring a calibrated waistband and three-size band fit (size up when between) for all-day comfort and stay-put support, while the charcoal snake print draws on Gucci's 1960s luxury heritage for versatile night-out or transitional styling, all at $25—undercutting brands like Wolford and Snag—though preserving the waistband stretch requires washing at 30°C in a mesh bag and air drying in shade.
Verified claims
- Sizing
- Three size bands (S/M, M/L, L/XL); size up when between two.
- Fit
- Italian construction and calibrated waistband elasticity ensure fit and stretch identical to virgin nylon.
- Stay-put
- Waistband stays in place without rolling or adjustments.
- Maintenance
- Wash at 30°C max in a frame mesh bag; air dry in shade to preserve waistband stretch.
- Craftsmanship
- Italian craftsmanship: recycled nylon equals virgin in performance; exclusive Simons import; pattern inspired by 1960s Gucci.
- Material
- Recycled polyamide is virtually identical to virgin nylon in performance and feel.
- Quality
- Italian hosiery expertise and calibrated waistband reduce stress on recycled nylon.
- Occasion
- Carries luxury heritage; ideal for night-out and transitional looks.
- Comfort
- Multi-band sizing and a calibrated stretch waistband ensure all-day comfort without slipping.
- Durability
- Modern recycled nylon retains shape and pattern clarity through repeated wear.
- Seasonal transition
- Wear under winter coats or with summer dresses for seasonal versatility.
- Styling
- Charcoal snake print is a neutral that pairs with bright solids, patterns, or black basics.
- Heritage
- Snakeskin pattern draws on the luxury heritage of Gucci's 1960s python handbags.
- Value
- At $25, Italian-made tights undercut Wolford and Snag with 94% recycled polyamide.
- Style
- Charcoal snake print is a neutral versatile option with roots in 1960s luxury fashion.
- Washing
- Wash in cold water in a mesh bag for over 30 washes.
- Drying
- Roll damp tights in a towel and air dry away from sunlight.
- Application
- Roll tights up like a stocking to put on and reduce strain.
Product record
- Title
- Faux-Snakeskin Tights Exclusive Collection From Italy
- Brand
- Simons
- Price
- 25 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Fit profile and sizing guidance
- The manufacturer behind this exclusive collection explicitly advises choosing the larger size when between two sizes, a practical rule that helps prevent overstretching the faux-snakeskin pattern and keeps the stretch waistband comfortably in place.
- Instead of the typical one-size-fits-all approach, these tights come in three distinct size bands — S/M, M/L, and L/XL — giving a more tailored fit across different body shapes and reducing the common compromises of universal sizing in the legs and waist.
What Italian manufacturing means for these tights
- The stretch waistband on these tights reflects the Italian hosiery industry's focus on calibrated elasticity, which means it holds its shape and stays comfortably in place without the need for constant adjustments—a detail that turns a nuisance-prone area into a low-profile performance feature.
Faux-snakeskin pattern styling and wear
- Because snake print inherently carries visual texture or a slight sheen, stylists recommend pairing snake pieces with matte fabrics like wool, cotton, or cashmere to keep the outfit balanced — these tights under a wool skirt or with a cotton shirtdress will read as intentional rather than overdone.
- Fashion advice consistently recommends wearing only one snakeskin item per outfit to avoid a costumey look, so these tights work best as a statement piece against a solid-colored dress, an oversized button-down, or a neutral sweater, letting the pattern draw the eye without overwhelming the ensemble.
- Snakeskin tights can work in a creative office environment when paired with classic silhouettes and neutral companions — a knee-length pencil skirt, a tailored blazer, and no competing statement colors follow the editorial rule to make the print the singular neutral statement, avoiding an overly sexy or costume impression.
- Fashion editors classify snakeskin tights as transitional pieces because they add pattern interest without bulk, working equally well layered under winter coats and boots or as a statement with summer shorts and mini dresses — extending the purchase relevance beyond a single season.
- Snakeskin pattern entered luxury fashion when Gucci introduced python handbags in the 1960s, an association that gives the print an enduring high-end connotation; wearing these tights leverages that legacy to add a subtle touch of perceived luxury to a party or date-night look without the cost of a designer accessory.
- The charcoal colorway of these tights falls into the neutral snake-print category, which fashion editors compare to leopard in its natural colors for its ability to ground outfits rather than compete with other elements — they can be paired with bright solids, other patterns, or black basics without clashing, making them a more versatile purchase than bolder snake prints.
How they compare to similar tights
- Branded as 'Imported from Italy exclusively at Simons,' these tights are a private-label import that isn't available through other mainstream retailers, giving the buyer a degree of boutique curation that mass-market brands like Memoi or Leg Avenue lack.
- At $25 CAD, these tights bring Italian production to a price point that undercuts Snag's regular $25.99 for its Italian-made Corra snake tights, making Simons one of the least expensive ways to get Italian-made patterned hosiery.
- At $25 CAD, these Italian-made tights cost roughly one-third of Wolford's $70 original price for its snakeskin design, opening up the same fashion-forward animal motif to buyers who want the look without the luxury investment.
- Unlike the virgin nylon/polyester blends used by competitors — MeMoi's snake tights are 43% nylon/41% polyester, Snag's are 92% polyamide/8% elastane — these Simons tights use a stretch recycled nylon blend, putting a sustainable material choice within the same $25 range.
Care and longevity for printed tights
- Keeping wash water at or below 30°C (86°F) preserves stretch recovery because elastane fibers begin to degrade above 40°C — a single hot wash can strip up to 30% of elasticity, causing sagging knees and baggy ankles after just one or two wears.
- After washing, rolling the tights inside a dry terry towel and pressing gently extracts moisture through absorption rather than tension, preventing the weight of water from stretching the knit and helping the waistband and leg openings retain their shape.
- Air drying in the shade rather than in direct sunlight safeguards both the nylon fibers and the contrasting snakeskin pattern, as UV rays can weaken the fiber strength and fade printed hues over repeated wash cycles.
- Rolling each leg up like a stocking before sliding it on — rather than tugging from the waistband — limits the initial stretch impact on the recycled nylon fibers, reducing the micro-tears that later turn into visible runs and ladders.
- A cold-water delicate cycle with the tights inside a rigid-frame mesh bag (the kind used for bras) actually stresses the elastane less than hand wringing, because the bag prevents snagging and the machine's gentle agitation avoids the uneven stretching that permanently deforms fibers — a controlled experiment found machine-washed tights withstood over twice as many washes as hand-wrung ones (32 vs. 14).
How recycled nylon performs in tights
- Produced in Italy, a country with a long heritage in precision hosiery manufacturing, these tights benefit from expertise in fine-gauge knitting and premium material finishing — a detail that often correlates with better fit consistency and longer wear life.
- Modern recycled nylon like the blend in these tights is virtually identical to virgin nylon in performance, appearance, and durability — the tights will feel and stretch like conventional nylon with no compromise in softness or strength.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Side-on view of a model wearing patterned tights: a sheer dark upper panty and high-contrast faux-snakeskin patterned lower legs with a vertical decorative seam running down the front of each leg; toes and waistband are solid darker material.
- Upper pantyHigh-waist sheer panty section in a solid dark sheer knit that covers the waist and hips and transitions to the patterned leg at a horizontal band.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.02 · w 0.56 · h 0.30 (high) - WaistbandOpaque solid darker waistband at the top edge of the panty, forming a narrow band around the waist.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.00 · w 0.40 · h 0.06 (high) - Snakeskin patternAll-over faux-snakeskin knit on the legs with irregular scale-like markings in a two-tone contrast, covering from the upper thigh band down to the toes.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.30 · w 0.38 · h 0.68 (high); x 0.44 · y 0.30 · w 0.46 · h 0.68 (high) - Vertical seam/detailDistinct vertical decorative seam or rib detail running down the front center of each leg within the patterned area.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.32 · w 0.06 · h 0.58 (high); x 0.64 · y 0.32 · w 0.06 · h 0.58 (high) - Toe and footToes and the very bottom of the foot area are made from a darker, more opaque knit distinct from the patterned leg.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.82 · w 0.46 · h 0.16 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing a cropped full-body side view of a model against a plain light gray background with soft shadow beneath the feet.
- Shot compositionPortrait-oriented studio shot cropped to the midriff and feet, model shown in profile with weight on the back leg and the front foot relaxed forward.
- Background and lightingEven, neutral light gray background with diffuse studio lighting and a soft shadow under the feet; no visible props.
- Image qualitySharp focus on the tights and model, no visible text or labels in the scene.
Colors
deep black· waistband#110E14sheer charcoal· upper panty (sheer)#2D292Ccharcoal· snakeskin primary#2C2C2Blight gray beige· snakeskin secondarydark charcoal· toe#2B2423- Upper pantyHigh-waist sheer panty section in a solid dark sheer knit that covers the waist and hips and transitions to the patterned leg at a horizontal band.
- 02
Product
A folded pair of patterned tights with a high-contrast faux-snakeskin knit visible below a black folded hanger card; visible fabric shows irregular mottled scales in dark and light tones.
- Visible fabric patternFolded tights fabric visible from the middle to bottom of the image showing a mottled faux-snakeskin jacquard pattern with irregular scale-like shapes in a lighter gray on a dark background.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.58 · w 0.76 · h 0.37 (high) - Fabric texture and finishKnit textile with a slightly heathered appearance where lighter gray yarn forms textured, irregular motifs against smoother dark ground.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.58 · w 0.76 · h 0.37 (high) - Hanger-card shapeBlack folded rectangular hanger card with a die-cut hook slot near the top center and rounded lower edge where it meets the folded tights.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.03 · w 0.76 · h 0.55 (medium) - Top-right size/color stickerSmall rectangular dark sticker in the top-right area of the hanger card containing two lines of white text.
1 region
x 0.63 · y 0.03 · w 0.18 · h 0.09 (high) - Brand wordmarkLarge lowercase wordmark 'simons' printed in white near the upper left portion of the hanger card with a small square leaf icon to its left.
1 region
x 0.19 · y 0.18 · w 0.46 · h 0.12 (high) - Product type label“Two-line label 'Collant' above 'Tights' printed in white on the left middle area of the hanger card.”
1 region
x 0.17 · y 0.35 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high) - Imported statement“Bilingual line 'IMPORTATION D'ITALIE' above 'IMPORTED FROM ITALY' with a small horizontal tricolor marker between the lines, printed in white on the right side of the hanger card.”
1 region
x 0.55 · y 0.25 · w 0.18 · h 0.08 (medium) - Vision sticker blockSquare darker sticker on the lower right of the hanger card containing a stylized 'VISION' wordmark and three stacked short lines of bilingual small text with small icon bullets.
1 region
x 0.55 · y 0.39 · w 0.22 · h 0.18 (medium) - Top-right sticker text“NERO/GRIGIO M-L”
1 region
x 0.63 · y 0.03 · w 0.18 · h 0.09 (high) - Vision block text lines“Polyamide recyclee Recycled polyamide”
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.44 · w 0.18 · h 0.06 (medium) - Vision block second text“Reduction des emissions Reduction of emissions”
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.50 · w 0.18 · h 0.06 (medium) - Vision block third text“Preservation de l'eau Water conscious”
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.56 · w 0.18 · h 0.06 (medium) - Wordmark text“simons”
1 region
x 0.19 · y 0.18 · w 0.46 · h 0.12 (high)
Packaging
Black folded hanger card packaging with die-cut hook slot, top-right color/size sticker, simons wordmark, bilingual imported statement, and a 'VISION' sticker block with three small bilingual feature lines.
- Hanger-card die cutTop center die-cut hook slot integrated into the folded black card for hanging display.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.00 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high) - Top-right sticker“Rectangular dark sticker with white text reading 'NERO/GRIGIO M-L' indicating color/size information.”
1 region
x 0.63 · y 0.03 · w 0.18 · h 0.09 (high) - Imported from Italy text“Bilingual text 'IMPORTATION D'ITALIE' and 'IMPORTED FROM ITALY' printed on the hanger card with a small tricolor marker between lines.”
1 region
x 0.55 · y 0.25 · w 0.18 · h 0.08 (medium) - Vision sticker blockSquare sticker showing a stylized 'VISION' wordmark and three bilingual feature lines referring to recycled polyamide, emission reduction, and water preservation, each paired with a small icon.
1 region
x 0.55 · y 0.39 · w 0.22 · h 0.18 (medium)
Other
Studio-style product shot on a light gray background with even diffuse lighting and a faint shadow below the package; image centered and evenly cropped with no hands or props.
- BackgroundEven light gray backdrop filling the frame behind the packaged tights.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, diffuse studio lighting with a subtle downward shadow beneath the product centered in the frame.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.86 · w 0.60 · h 0.12 (medium) - Shot compositionProduct is photographed straight-on and vertically centered; image shows the front face of the hanger card and the folded tights beneath.
Colors
matte black· hanger cardPackaging#353336deep charcoal· tights fabric - dark ground#110E13light heather gray· tights fabric - pattern#BBBBBApure white· top-right sticker textPackaging- Visible fabric patternFolded tights fabric visible from the middle to bottom of the image showing a mottled faux-snakeskin jacquard pattern with irregular scale-like shapes in a lighter gray on a dark background.
- 03
Packaging
A rectangular black size-chart card with white printed table and headings is centered in the image.
- Card panelRectangular black card with a white outlined table occupying most of the card area, centered on a light grey background.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.42 · w 0.56 · h 0.18 (high) - Heading text“Guide des tailles | Size chart”
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.43 · w 0.52 · h 0.04 (high) - Row 1 left labels“P/M”
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.48 · w 0.12 · h 0.03 (medium) - Row 1 secondary label“S/M”
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.51 · w 0.12 · h 0.03 (medium) - Row 1 heights“4'11' - 5'4'”
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.48 · w 0.18 · h 0.03 (medium) - Row 1 heights metric“148 cm - 160 cm”
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.51 · w 0.22 · h 0.03 (medium) - Row 1 weights“100 - 130 lb”
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.48 · w 0.18 · h 0.03 (medium) - Row 1 weights metric“45 - 59 kg”
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.51 · w 0.18 · h 0.03 (medium) - Row 2 left labels“M/G”
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.56 · w 0.12 · h 0.03 (medium) - Row 2 secondary label“M/L”
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.59 · w 0.12 · h 0.03 (medium) - Row 2 heights“5'2' - 5'7'”
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.56 · w 0.18 · h 0.03 (medium) - Row 2 heights metric“155 cm - 168 cm”
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.59 · w 0.22 · h 0.03 (medium) - Row 2 weights“130 - 160 lb”
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.56 · w 0.18 · h 0.03 (medium) - Row 2 weights metric“59 - 72 kg”
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.59 · w 0.18 · h 0.03 (medium) - Row 3 left labels“G/TG”
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.64 · w 0.12 · h 0.03 (medium) - Row 3 secondary label“L/XL”
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.67 · w 0.12 · h 0.03 (medium) - Row 3 heights“5'4' - 5'11'”
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.64 · w 0.18 · h 0.03 (medium) - Row 3 heights metric“160 cm - 178 cm”
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.67 · w 0.22 · h 0.03 (medium) - Row 3 weights“160 - 190 lb”
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.64 · w 0.18 · h 0.03 (medium) - Row 3 weights metric“72 - 86 kg”
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.67 · w 0.18 · h 0.03 (medium)
Other
Centered product shot on a uniform light grey background with soft shadow under the card.
- Shot compositionBlack size-chart card is centered horizontally and placed slightly below vertical center on a plain light grey background with generous empty space around it.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Shadow and lightingA faint shadow appears below the card indicating a light source from above; overall lighting is even with no strong specular highlights.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.59 · w 0.56 · h 0.05 (medium) - Image qualitySharp focused card with clear legible text; no visible creases or damage on the card surface.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.42 · w 0.56 · h 0.18 (high)
Colors
matte black· card backgroundPackaging#13120Ebright white· printed text and table linesPackaging- Card panelRectangular black card with a white outlined table occupying most of the card area, centered on a light grey background.
Documents & Data
Q&A
2 answered- Do these tights have a stretchy waistband?
- Yes, these tights feature a stretch waistband as indicated in the product specifications.
- What are the recommended care instructions for these tights?
- Care instructions are not included in the product listing. As a general guideline for delicate tights made from recycled nylon, we recommend hand washing in cold water and air drying away from direct heat.