The chic way to wear leopard print right now
Leopard print might be trending – again – but by this point, it's not really a trend, is it? Loved for decades by everyone from Audrey Hepburn and Jackie Kennedy to Blondie and Kate Moss, it's a classic, a neutral, and a permanent fixture in any hard-working capsule wardrobe.
But as timeless as leopard print might be, it's certainly getting a lot of love from the fashion set this spring, with celebrities, editors and influencers alike bringing it to the forefront of their new season looks.
Leopard print peppered not only the SS24 runways (Nina Ricci, Celine, Dolce & Gabbana...), but also the AW24 shows (Dior, Zimmerman, Isabel Marant...) making now the perfect time to add a touch of animalistic flair to your repertoire, knowing it'll get a lot of wear.
In her recent article on how to style leopard print trousers, Red's always chic fashion director Oonagh Brennan described investing in a pair as 'the coolest thing you can do for your wardrobe right now', explaining that any 'tacky connotations' can be left in the dust with some smart styling.
To nail leopard print in 2024, Oonagh recommends teaming it with classic pieces like a white or striped shirt, a navy blazer and gold jewellery. Rather than going all in for TikTok's transient #mobwife aesthetic, we're all about combining the playful with the polished for a fun, fresh and elegant finish – think a more grown-up, 'quiet luxury' take on leopard print. If it intimidates you, opt for a 'pop' via your accessories.
Further inspiration for how to wear leopard print has come from one of our favourite Instagrammers, Millie Mackintosh, who recently shared that she has been 'loving and living in' it lately. Her easy-to-copy carousel of outfits saw her firstly team leopard print trousers with black ballet flats, a sleeveless black top and a black handbag.
Millie then paired a leopard print skirt (the Kelly by RIXO) with simple white trainers, a white tank top and a lightweight navy jacket embroidered with flowers. Finally, she added some cute leopard print ballet flats with red bows to cropped black leather trousers and her go-to Boden striped top.
Ready to liven up your wardrobe with some leopard print clothing? In terms of brands for whom leopard print is a long-time signature, look to GANNI, Damson Madder, RIXO, Sezane and Balzac Paris. But you'll have to be quick, as their most popular styles are predictably flying off the shelves.
Here are just a few of the leopard print pieces we're coveting now, including accessories for 'dipping a toe' into the trend, skirts and tops for going one step further, and dresses and jackets for those who feel bolder.
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