I can't believe I'm saying this, but the mid-2010s are back. No, it's not just because Kylie Jenner dyed her hair pink and whiplashed us all into remembering her King Kylie era. Leopard print has been sneakily making its way across my Pinterest board, TikTok feed, and, now, my closet.
This isn't your mother's leopard-print clothing, though—no need to pull out your lightly dusted silk midi skirts that catapulted this print back into stardom in 2015 and 2016. Instead, all of the It girls are opting to show their leopard-print love by way of pony-hair shoes and carefully curated shoes that scream timeless and not tacky.
With the rise of the mob wife aesthetic and over-the-top, gaudy, and flashy '80s and '90s references, leopard print feels like the one trend that has somehow escaped eye rolls within our office. While in Paris, fashion editor Jasmine Fox-Suliaman inquired about a leopard-print Jacquemus bag she'd been eyeing. Over the holidays, I picked up yet another pair of leopard-printed ballet flats, much to the dismay of my millennial sister who "didn't get it."
If you're looking to embrace controversy in a cool, It girl–approved way this year, add a leopard-print piece or two to your wardrobe. Pre-game the animal print by incorporating a printed bag or pony-hair shoes into your outfit before going full-on Carmela Soprano with leopard-print jeans, coats, and dresses. Trust me—you won't want to miss this comeback.
Shop leopard-print accessories:
I wore these shoes weekly for months, and for good reason—they're so chic.
Behold: the bag that every Who What Wear editor wants.
Devon Lee Carlson and Sydney Carlson's cool-girl brand has this adorable leopard-print phone case available to buy now.
I can't overstate the importance of a chic leopard-printed belt. Plus, it's on sale!
Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy would wear this.
The It shoes of 2024, hands down.
Perfect with a simple white tee and jeans.
Rawr.
These pony-hair flats always make the fashion lover in me feel happy.
After visiting Ganni's flagship boutique in Copenhagen and seeing this bag IRL, I can confirm it's just as tempting in person as it is online.
Adorable.
If you're looking for a teensy, subtle, and chic way to add leopard print into your wardrobe, try this ultra-sleek baseball cap.
I have these boots, and yep, they're so comfortable. I'm picking up this leopard-print version next.
Perfect under black jeans or pants for a peekaboo leopard-print moment.
I think yes.
This affordable pair of shoes is the perfect way to test-drive the trend without fully committing to it.
How to wear leopard-print clothing:
How to wear: Opt for a fun, printed pair of pants to steal the show.
Shop more leopard-print items:
Our editors love these jeans.
The ideal going-out top.
These Ganni jeans have gone viral several times over.
Not a want, but a need.
A summer-approved way to take on this printed trend.
Laura Harrier's collab with Reformation includes this adorable extended-sizing dress.
How to wear: Opt for a leopard-print minidress paired with a simple, slouchy knit over the shoulders for the classic French-girl look.
Shop more leopard-print items:
Adding to my cart as we speak.
Fabulous.
Another standout item from the Reformation x Laura Harrier collection.
Obsessed.
Paris Hilton would approve.
This entire set is too good to pass up.
Seriously too good.
I'll leave you with this iconic Ganni dress.
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