Wild Thing: 12 ways to wear animal print

"Zebras, leopards, snakes and tigers continue to have serious style chops, inspiring new perennial iterations and validating archival favourites."
Wild Thing: 12 ways to wear animal print

Bright and vivid animal prints are a styleable reliable.

Fond of an animal print? If your wardrobe is starting to resemble a zoo, fear not. 

Zebras, leopards, snakes and tigers continue to have serious style chops, inspiring new perennial iterations and validating archival favourites. 

Whether an exotic minimalist or on the hunt for a closet trophy, we’ve found twelve perfect pieces of prey for your next retail prowl.

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InWear 'Davila' dress, Itsome, €149.95
InWear 'Davila' dress, Itsome, €149.95

InWear 'Davila' dress, Itsome, €149.95 

Paco Rabanne Pixel Flow printed gold-tone chainmail earrings, Net-a-Porter, €370
Paco Rabanne Pixel Flow printed gold-tone chainmail earrings, Net-a-Porter, €370

Paco Rabanne ‘Pixel Flow’ printed gold-tone chainmail earrings, Net-a-Porter, €370

The Kooples Animal Print Silk-Blend Kimono, Brown Thomas, €195
The Kooples Animal Print Silk-Blend Kimono, Brown Thomas, €195

The Kooples animal print silk-blend kimono, Brown Thomas, €195

Zebra print square scarf, & Other Stories, €35
Zebra print square scarf, & Other Stories, €35

Zebra print square scarf, & Other Stories, €35

Jaeger Silk Blend Animal Print Shirt, M&S, €155
Jaeger Silk Blend Animal Print Shirt, M&S, €155

Jaeger silk blend animal print shirt, M&S, €155

Abstract leopard bag, Stine Goya, was €150, now €75
Abstract leopard bag, Stine Goya, was €150, now €75

Abstract leopard bag, Stine Goya, was €150, now €75

‘Out Out’ leopard print sandals, Nicki Hoyne, €205
‘Out Out’ leopard print sandals, Nicki Hoyne, €205

‘Out Out’ leopard print sandals, Nicki Hoyne, €205 SHEER VOILE MAXI FLOUNCE SKIRT

Sheer voile maxi flounce skirt, Ganni, €295
Sheer voile maxi flounce skirt, Ganni, €295

Sheer voile leopard print maxi flounce skirt, Ganni, €295

Crinkled satin maxi dress, Ganni, €345
Crinkled satin maxi dress, Ganni, €345

Crinkled satin zebra print maxi dress, Ganni, €345

Clouded ‘Tiger’ asymmetric dress, Whistles, €259
Clouded ‘Tiger’ asymmetric dress, Whistles, €259

Clouded tiger asymmetric dress, Whistles, €259

‘Icon’ zebra silk crêpe de chine slip dress, Oliva Von Halle, €815
‘Icon’ zebra silk crêpe de chine slip dress, Oliva Von Halle, €815

‘Icon’ zebra silk crêpe de chine slip dress, Oliva Von Halle, €815 

STYLE NOTES:

  • NEW HUES: Who says a leopard never changes its spots? Reimagine classic colourways like Jaeger’s orange and pink for M&S or pops of green as seen at Stine Goya.
  • DIAL IT DOWN: Too wild? Offset the print’s power with soft frills and delicate fabrics or style with something unexpected like a Jane Birkin-style basket bag.
  • CREATURE FEATURES: Tired of the same old, same old? Let your imagination roam free with an animal-centric approach to prints as seen at Olivia Von Halle.
  • PRINTS CHARMING: Domesticate untamed animal prints with whimsical florals or gingham accents.

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