Spotted and stripped for the season, these party animals have gone wild and are ready to return to our wardrobes in untamed elegance
The holidays are going to be wild. Animal prints have clawed their way back onto our sphere, turning holiday wardrobes into untamed affairs. Leopard spots, zebra stripes, and snakeskin prints are not just for the safaris again. It’s now the life of the party: still loud in its essence but in a less-gaudy way, as seen in these Resort 2025 collections.
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Perfect for year-end soirées, animal prints exude an unapologetic energy, almost like a call to the wild (except it’s brunch) for that extra confidence. A leopard-print coat thrown over a little black dress is like an announcement. Cheetah-striped trousers scream confidence, while tiger patterns on tailored suits add enough roar to office-to-party transitions.
This season, designers have taken these prints beyond their natural habitats, experimenting with colors, textures, and silhouettes. Zimmermann takes on zebra prints for a high-fashion trench coat, while Rabanne amps up the drama with renditions that shimmer under dim party lights. For those leaning minimalist, Bottega Veneta offers a snakeskin bag from their collection that keeps your look chic without overcommitting to the jungle.
Even H&M Studio, in its F/W24 collection, taps into the leopard print’s allure, channeling a Mob Wife aesthetic that had everyone ready to join the mafia. Inspired by jazz and the art of improvisation, the collection asks: why not add a little bite to your look?
Animal prints have always flirted with risk and extravagance, and Resort 2025 is no different. Whether you acknowledge them as a head-to-toe look or let them peek out as accessories, this trend isn’t blending into the background anytime soon.
Photos: CHLOÉ, VERSACE, ZIMMERMANN, BOTTEGA VENETA, ROBERTO CAVALLI, RABANNE, OSCAR DE LA RENTA, BLUMARINE, and H&M
