Animal print could possibly be the longest standing fashion trend. Going way, way back our ancestors used the furs and skins of animals for practical purposes and historically Royalty and the upper class favoured exotic animal prints as a symbol of wealth. The emergence of this style for purely aesthetic pleasure was advocated by pin-up girls in the 1940’s, the overtly sexual Bettie Page favoured leopard print and images of her in barely there bikinis and off the shoulder slips in such prints exuded femininity, yet at the same time power and prowess. In more recent times it would be safe to say that clothes resembling cheetah or zebra print have been reserved for bad fancy dress outfits and stigmatised with thoughts of ‘nasty, trashy, sleazy, classless’ (better sang by the DC ladies). Next season however, the print of all prints is making a comeback and reinventing itself as the most versatile design in your wardrobe.
To whole heartedly embrace this new era of print, you have to discard typical associations of orangey brown leopard spots and brash black and white zig zags. Instead conjure up images of the lighter side of animal print. Cream and chestnut coloured deer hides, bright white and velvety black calf print, along with demure, sparsely spotted cheetah dots, make a chic statement without too much roar. If you’re an animal print virgin (like myself) start your collection off with an effortless giraffe print t-shirt or textured clutch bag. The adventurous creatures out there should take full inspiration via Ricardo Tisci for Givenchy and Carven, and dress head to toe in these delicate prints (images below).
Autumn/Winter is the ideal time to come across your inner fauna. Even if it’s not cosy fur you’re wearing, our favourite print exudes warmness and paired with chunky knits in autumnal hues, you’ll be following the herd and picking up some prints.
To whole heartedly embrace this new era of print, you have to discard typical associations of orangey brown leopard spots and brash black and white zig zags. Instead conjure up images of the lighter side of animal print. Cream and chestnut coloured deer hides, bright white and velvety black calf print, along with demure, sparsely spotted cheetah dots, make a chic statement without too much roar. If you’re an animal print virgin (like myself) start your collection off with an effortless giraffe print t-shirt or textured clutch bag. The adventurous creatures out there should take full inspiration via Ricardo Tisci for Givenchy and Carven, and dress head to toe in these delicate prints (images below).
Autumn/Winter is the ideal time to come across your inner fauna. Even if it’s not cosy fur you’re wearing, our favourite print exudes warmness and paired with chunky knits in autumnal hues, you’ll be following the herd and picking up some prints.