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The international street style scene has begun to resemble an actual zoo, as fashion month showgoers stepped out last month in one eccentric animal print after another. This full-throttle ferocity also made its way onto the runways. See the asymmetrical zebra- and bovine-printed dresses from Versace’s recent Pre-Fall collection, plus the crimson snake and leopard coats layered on top of one another at Paco Rabanne’s Fall 2019 show. The latter hyper-directional look sparked an immediate desire to pile on the prints—the more, the merrier.
In other words, there’s no longer any need to choose between leopard or zebra or cow to get the graphic look of the moment. The secret lies in accepting the visual chaos. Why not try out a leopard-print leotard and a leopard-print skirt for an ’80s vibe? Or snakeskin pants with a horse-printed poplin for more of a Mick Jagger thing? When it gets down to brass tacks, there is really no wrong way to do it. All you need is a little attitude.
Here, 20 ways to walk on the wild side.
