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Looking for leopard print pieces? These are Team Stylist’s favourite animal print finds on the high street
8 months ago
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Animal print is up 156% across the autumn/winter catwalks, and the high street has received the memo.
We’ve been riding the Y2K wardrobe wave for quite some time now, with highlights including kitten heels, bubble skirts and the return of chic capri pants. However, leopard print is perhaps the most dominating look to pop back up in recent months.
According to fashion search engine Tagwalk, animal print is up by 156% across the autumn/winter runway compared to the previous year’s collections, and leopard is one of the most popular patterns. So, Team Stylist set out to see what the high street had to offer, and we ended up adding plenty of pieces to our autumn wishlists.
Stylist’s fashion director Lucy Reber found a chic quilted leopard jacket in Nobody’s Child, which pairs perfectly with jeans, a simple slip dress or a trending maxi skirt; Amy Beecham sought out a cosy cardi from Allsaints; and Sarah Jones got her hands on the bestselling Ganni leopard print jeans, which have recently been restocked.
So, if you’re tempted to step into Scary Spice’s style, know that we’ve done the heavy lifting and you can head straight to the checkout.
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Amy Beecham, senior writer
“Leopard print is a little out of my usual fashion comfort zone, but pairing such a bold cardigan with neutral jeans and trainers was the perfect way to try the trend in a way that still felt true to my more minimal style.”
Jess Lockett, art director
“Ever since Ganni’s leopard print top and trousers went viral, I’ve been on the hunt for a more affordable high street dupe. I love the denim material of these, and the print itself is chic – I often find it hard to find a leopard print pattern on the high street I like. These have a wide-leg cut, and I’m really into that for autumn.”
Lucy Reber, fashion director
“I love the simple cut of this leopard quilted jacket. I’ll style it simply over horseshoe jeans and a sleeveless knit vest for perfect weekend vibes.”
Sophia Haddad, senior creative strategist
“This denim dress is the answer to a low-key all-leopard look. With lots of layering potential, this will work right through autumn when paired with leather boots and a polo neck.”
Rebecca Finan, digital delivery manager
“I wanted to jump on the leopard print train and these jeans feel like the perfect fit. I love them because I feel I could pair them with almost anything. A classic white T-shirt or a fancy blouse would both look great with these.”
Lauren Cunningham, fashion contributor
“I’m a big leopard print fan, but for anyone not totally sold on the trend, easing your way in with accessories could be the way to go. These Sézane Mary Janes give a ‘blink and you’ll miss them’ approach to the pattern – perfect for ever so slightly adding interest to any outfit.”
Sarah Jones, senior campaign producer
“I have been wanting leopard print trousers since Damson Madder sold out and this Ganni pair is the perfect alternative. The relaxed cargo style makes them comfortable to wear and they look great with a plain T-shirt and trainers, but the drawstring tie at the ankles means you could dress them up with black ballet pumps, while still feeling relaxed.”
Shop Ganni leopard washed cotton canvas drawstring trousers, £225
Savannah Parkinson, client director and creative strategist
“With a lot of the leopard print pieces out there, the print is the USP, and otherwise it’s a pretty standard style and silhouette. This one, however, was fun because the shape of the top was playful and the print was just a bonus.”
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Madeleine Bourne, commercial writer
“Pretty much every high street shop you walk into at the moment is doing an animal print jean, but make no mistake – it’s hard to find a pair that channel the right side of chic. These comfy Zara jeans are a winner in my eyes.”
Shop Zara ZW collection boot-cut cropped high-waist jeans with print, £29.99
Helen Bownass, entertainment director
“I’ve never worn leopard print in my life, but I found myself drawn to this jacket. I like the utility edge on a traditionally glamorous print.”
Shop Mint Velvet leopard print denim shacket at John Lewis, £109
Images: courtesy of Team Stylist
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