6 Fresh Ways to Wear Leopard Print This Fall
Leopard print has a habit of going in and out of style—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 long before "off-duty style" was a thing, or when and Shania Twain wore a printed crop top and matching pants to belt "That Don't Impress Me Much" in Brad Pitt's direction? And as we know, fashion loves a good throwback moment. So we can't say we were surprised when we began spotting the pattern on the runways of Dolce & Gabbana, Dries Van Noten, and Isabel Marant a few seasons ago (and have kept leaning into it since!). This fall Kate Spade New York doubled down on the leopard, releasing a capsule collection titled Leopard! Leopard! Leopard! (and decking one of its stores entirely in the pattern); models topped off their postshow looks with printed coats; street-style stars didn't shy away from wild suiting. Resistance is futile: Get ready to lean into all things leopard print. Ahead, we round up six fresh ways to incorporate these wild spots into your fall 2017 wardrobe.
BG017/Bauer-Griffin1/24Fresh Ways to Wear Leopard Print This Fall: Coats
Fuzzy, faux-fur coats are the obvious entryway into the leopard-print trend. Our favorites tend to be knee-length, with a rounded collar and a vintage feel—though the pattern's renaissance has touched other categories of outerwear: dusters, parkas, trench coats….
Edward Berthelot5/24Fresh Ways to Wear Leopard Print This Fall: Pants
While you're at it, why not turn your spotted topper into a full suit? There are plenty of leopard-print trousers on the market that you'll love as much as your tried-and-true black pair.
Christian Vierig9/24Fresh Ways to Wear Leopard Print This Fall: Bags
Leopard prints are pretty in-your-face. There's easy to spot (sorry), especially in a crowd of black and navy coats. However, you can choose your own adventure when it comes to incorporating the pattern into your wardrobe—sure, you can go all in with leopard-on-leopard suiting, but you can also slowly ease in with printed accessories. A particular favorite among the street-style crowd is the accent purse. It's a recurring accessory in the collections of Kate Spade New York and Louis Vuitton, and it gets the point across without overwhelming your outfit.
10/24Fresh Ways to Wear Leopard Print This Fall: Bags
Kate Spade New York bag, $398, Kate Spade New York
Matthew Sperzel13/24Fresh Ways to Wear Leopard Print This Fall: Blazers
The blazer may be more "business" than "casual," but you can get the same amount of wear out of a leopard jacket as your monochromatic versions: Pair one with your favorite jeans and a pair of neutral shoes, and you're set for occasions from work to the weekend.
15/24Fresh Ways to Wear Leopard Print This Fall: Blazers
Banana Republic blazer, $178, Banana Republic
16/24Fresh Ways to Wear Leopard Print This Fall: Blazers
Blazé Milano blazer, $956, MatchesFashion.com
Team GT17/24Fresh Ways to Wear Leopard Print This Fall: Ankle Boots
We've seen many riffs on the classic ankle boot this season (from patent leather to plushy velvet)—and you can add leopard as another contender to replace your go-to black leather style.
Cindy Ord21/24Fresh Ways to Wear Leopard Print This Fall: Sweaters
When it comes to the "more is more" mentality, we've seen two approaches: matching sets in which the print is the same throughout, or coordinated ensembles with contrasting patterns within the leopard family. Brands are dishing out leopard prints in greens, blues, and grays alongside standard black and khaki, so there are plenty of unexpected directions to take your styling in. Oversize sweaters with larger spots are a solid place to start with the latter—try them over pants or a skirt in a smaller print, and you're good to go.
22/24Fresh Ways to Wear Leopard Print This Fall: Sweaters
& Other Stories sweater, $95, & Other Stories
