UNLEASH THE BEAST : The Rebirth of Animal Prints in the Urban Jungle

While animal prints have come in and out of fashion over the years, a new wave has landed, pushing this trend beyond the limits and arriving at something completely new. What were once tacky, are now fresh, chic, and dare we say fierce? 

Proenza Schouler Pre Fall’ 15 / Celine Resort’ 15 / Stella McCartney Pre Fall’ 15

From the runway to the sidewalk, the silhouettes aren’t the only things that have evolved. From re-imagined color schemes and orientation, to altered scale, these imaginative textiles form an exclusive species all their own. 

Carven FW14 / Peter Som FW14 / Tom Ford FW 14 / Celine FW14 / Diane Von Furstenberg FW14 

Layered together as a bold statement, or thrown in as an accent, animal prints add a playful touch, and no shortage of feistiness to any outfit. From Louis Vuitton, to Tom Ford, to Burberry, to Acne Studios, and many more, this trend has fans in high places, and is forecast to be a consistent element of 2015.

DKNY FW14 / Acne Studios FW14 / Proenza Schouler FW15 / Burberry Prorsum FW13 / Christopher Kane FW15

Opening Ceremony FW’15 / Burberry Prorsum Pre Fall’15

 

With seasonless ease, and options galore to choose from, the possibilities are endless. Animal prints are emerging as a staple of this era, and now the question is, which one will you wear when you’re on the prowl?

1. Marni bag   2. Moschino Cheap & Chic Tiger Shirt Dress   3. 3.1 Philip Lim Mallory Lace-Up Boots   4. Temperley London Arielle Scarf   5. Gucci Calf Hair Ankle Boots   6. Sibling Jacquard Knit Sweater  7. Vivienne Westwood Anglomania Prosperity Skirt  8. Saint Laurent Pumps  9. Saint Laurent Bag  10. Proenza Schouler Crepe Fil Coupe Top   11. Gianvito Rossi Pumps  12. Givenchy Silk Dress   13. Isabel Marant Sneakers  14. Rag & Bone Zippered Calf Hair Gloves   15. Proenza Schouler PS11 Bag  16. Saint Laurent Goat Hair Coat  17. Stella McCartney Slip-On Sneakers