Animal print is back on the prowl — here are nine ways to lead the fashion pack

Paula Burns: "Claiming neutral territory, leopard print remains a firm favourite, while its demure cousin, zebra print, offers a refined look that makes a statement without the fuss."

Back on the prowl, animal print is leading the fashion pack into the wild. This call from the animal kingdom is an all-inclusive affair with a print to suit all. 

Claiming neutral territory, leopard print remains a firm favourite, while its demure cousin, zebra print, offers a refined look that makes a statement without the fuss. 

Whatever your animal instinct, venturing into the wild is always in vogue.

Get The Look: 

Leopard Print at Oliver Bonas.

Be queen of the jungle print in this pretty yet fierce Peter Pan-collared dress, as seen at Oliver Bonas.

#ieloves: Holy Cow!: 

Cow Print Trainer, €225, Nicki Hoyne.

Put some pep in your step with these latte-hued cow-print trainers, €225, Nicki Hoyne.

Irish Boutique Chic: Nature Reserve: 

Leopard Print Bag, €59, Divine Boutique.

Crafted from sustainable fabrics, this leopard print saddle bag is a wild one, €59, Divine Boutique. divine.ie.

Wild Child: 

Leopard Print Dress, €335, RIXO.

Unleash your inner Kate Moss with the rock ‘n’ roll vibes of leopard print and lace, €335, RIXO.

Pocket Friendly: Milky Way: 

Longline Cow Print Coat, €65, Penneys.

Stay bold yet cosy in a look that’s out of this world, €65, Penneys.

Zebra Crossing: 

Zebra Print Trousers, €59.95, Zara.

Err on the side of caution when making a statement in monochrome hues, €59.95, Zara.

Snake Pit: 

Snakeskin Ruffle Blouse, €69.95, Massimo Dutti.

If boho chic is your poison, add a snakeskin print for extra bite, €69.95, Massimo Dutti.

Eye Of The Tiger: 

Tiger Print Knit Midi Skirt, €175, Essential Antwerp.

The champion of animal print, a tiger-striped knit is always a roaring success, €175, Essentiel Antwerp.

Cat Call: 

Two-Tone Panther Necklace, €135, Bimba Y Lola.

With the prowess of a panther, make your accessories the hero piece of your look, €135, Bimba Y Lola.

Collars Up: 

Leopard Print Faux Fur Collar, €19.99, H&M.

Sometimes just a hint of leopard print is all you need to make a look roar, €19.99, H&M.