Creature features: Eleven ways to rock animal prints

Catskin-print dresses are among the animal charmers in today's edit

Every season we prowl around for newness. Every season our hunt takes us back to animal prints. 

Untamed and exotic, our sweet spot for zebras, leopards, and tigers can turn a dull winter’s day into a wild roam of the Serengeti – if only in spirit. 

This season, expect unlikely cameos from bovine beasts. Serving domestic realness. We’re here for it. 

If your wardrobe could use a few creature features, check out these eleven finds.

‘Cynthia’ leopard print trench coat, Rixo, €376

‘Cynthia’ leopard print trench coat, Rixo, €376 

The Outnet, was €1,379, now €482

Dries Van Noten tiger-print satin trench coat, The Outnet, was €1,379; now €482 

My Theresa, €600

JW Anderson leopard-print calf hair slippers, My Theresa, €600 

Nicki Hoyne, €230

Python print camera bag, Nicki Hoyne, €230 

Dolce & Gabbana red cheetah print dress, Brown Thomas, €1,950

Dolce & Gabbana red cheetah print dress, Brown Thomas, €1,950 

Rixo, €351

‘Ellen’ leopard print prairie collar dress, Rixo, €351 

Miista, €485

‘Finola’ tiger print boots, Miista, €485 

River Island, €147

Sheer tiger print frill dress, River Island, €147 

River Island, €175

Cow print faux fur, River Island, €175 

Green Thomas animal scarf, Whistles, €175

Green Thomas animal scarf, Whistles, €175 

Samui, €160

Leon & Harper leopard print trousers, Samui, €160 

STYLE NOTES:

• LEON & HARPER: Pair cosy leopard print trousers with high tops, an oversized shirt and blazer.
• RIVER ISLAND: Brave a sheer tiger print dress with a mini slip and knee-high boots.
• RIXO: Team a leopard print tea dress with a chunky cardigan and tractor sole ankle boots.
• NICKI HONYNE: New to the trend? Tread carefully with a simple python print bag.