Seen on the autumn/winter '24 runways of brands like Marni, Alaïa and Christian Dior – leopard print rules as the new king cat of the sartorial jungle this season
Are you ready for a serving of sartorial nostalgia this upcoming autumn/winter '24 season? Whether you replied yes or no, leopard is back on the menu, and we (alongside most major brands) find ourselves pinning fashion north stars like Fran Drescher, Blondie, and Kate Moss on our mood boards.
The beauty of this maximalist print is that it can almost be considered neutral. Don't believe us? When considering the contrast of how various brands work with this print — whether rendered demure in the form of flowy blouses at Zimmerman or given some easy edge at Versace — it becomes crystal clear why. As such, these spots could find their way into most wardrobes, from the ultra-sleek minimalists to the more-is-more maximalists.
Photo: Zimmerman FW24.
Photo: Christian Dior FW24.
Photo: Versace FW24.
Photo: Alaïa FW24.
Photo: Isabel Marant FW24.
Photo: Balenciaga FW24.
Photo: No. 21 FW24.
Photo: Alexander McQueen FW24.
If you're still unsure of how to incorporate leopard print into your weekly wardrobe rotation, then look no further than your outerwear. Shrugging a statement leopard coat is a fuzz-free way to wear the trend for years to come. Especially considering how prevalent this wild cat print was in the outerwear on the runway: Dior's sleek leopard tren coat, Balenciaga's floor-length faux fur, and Isabel Marant's leopard-lined bomber jacket, for example.
All things considered, we bet you won't want to change your spots when sporting leopard this spring. And as luck would have it, our fashion team has curated the best pieces available to shop now, from a Stand Studio raincoat to a sultry Baum und Pferdgarten bustier and so much more.
