Take a Walk on the Wild Side
Kelli Conway • 03/14/2018
Animal print has reappeared on this fall’s fashion circuit as a go-to pattern for some of the biggest fashion houses. Leopard lovers, rejoice!
We've seen the print come in and out of style more than a few times—and when it's in, there's no escaping it. Take its nineties-era dominance, for example. Who can forget Kate Moss starting a craze for leopard-print coats or Shania Twain's printed crop top and matching pants in her "That Don't Impress Me Much" music video?
And as we know, fashion loves a good throwback moment. So we can't say we were surprised when we first saw the pattern on the runways of Dolce & Gabbana, Dries Van Noten, and Victoria Beckham. Not to mention, back in September, eternal fashion unicorn and editor, Giovanna Engelbert, kicked off fashion week in a head-to-toe leopard-print ensemble. She paired her wrap dress with matching platform sandals and a mini bag (just look to the photo above for reference).
And while the nineties version of leopard print was all about keeping it minimal, this time around, you don't have to worry about it clashing with other prints like plaid and gingham. Trust us, contrasting patterns and textures feel especially chic.
Go on and indulge your animal instincts this season (and yes, pun fully intended)...
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