Your Animal Print Is Outdated and You Didn't Even Know It
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We're not saying you should quit wearing your leopard-printed loafers or retire your zebra-stripe clutch, but you should absolutely introduce the new animal pattern to your wardrobe. Rather than spots or furry embellishments, designers are taking things to a literal level, splashing tops, dresses, swimsuits, and even shoes with playful animal figures.
Gucci and Stella McCartney might do it best; Alessandro Michele launched the trend with zebra and cat-faced pussy-bow blouses and Stella introduced her wild horses to one-pieces and track pants. But we'll allow you to be the judge and decide which iteration you like best. After all, the new animal pattern is everywhere you look — from Zara and Forever 21 to the pages of Net-a-Porter.
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Gucci's Wool Tiger Jacquard Cardigan, Pink ($1,350) brings a lot of toughness to such a classic wardrobe staple.
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The print on Topshop's short-sleeved giraffe shirt ($58) is subtle but Seussical.
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There's no denying you'll have the most unique beach look in the Onia Women's Kelly Zebra-Print One-Piece Swimsuit ($225).
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Style the Forever 21 FOREVER 21+ Tiger Print Wide-Leg Pants ($23) with neutral separates.
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We love the romantic quality of RED Valentino's bird-print blouse ($650).
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MSGM's cat-print blouse ($449) is silky and should be worn with flared jeans for a '70s vibe.
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You'll love the cropped fit of Giamba's tiger-print denim jacket ($1,010).
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Wear Madewell's Zebra Party Print Pajama Top ($118) to bed or out for dinner with jeans and heels.
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We're all about the playful touch of stars on Fausto Puglisi's horse-print mini skirt ($516).
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Camilla Elphick's 105mm Raining Cats & Dogs Velvet Boots ($906) might be dark, but they'll stand out for a mile.
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Miu Miu's Printed Silk Crepe De Chine Wide-Leg Pants — Black ($1,355) are basically neutral.
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Mary Katrantzou's tiger-print algernon skirt ($1,288) is particularly artsy.
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The voluminous pussy-bow on Gucci's zebra-print neck bow shirt ($4,355) makes the look even louder.
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The most laid-back track pants of all might just be Stella McCartney's Christine midrise tapered silk trousers ($875).
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You can retire your basic white button-down once you've got Topshop's Women's Panda Shirt ($60) in your closet.
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William Fan's Printed Silk Blouse ($439) is a little bit vintage-inspired.
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Take the trend to bed with Olivia von Halle's Lila Mona Zebra-Print Pajama Set ($550).
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J.Crew's high-waisted shorts in elephant print ($60) are an easy alternative to your cutoffs.
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Cats hide between stripes on Zara's Cats Print Cropped Shirt ($50).
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Stella McCartney's Running Horses Print Swimsuit ($245) has a ridiculously flattering fit.
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Rock Kenzo's signature emblem all over with the brand's Mini Tiger Print Cotton-Silk Bandana Scarf ($100).
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The Loewe X Paula's Ibiza bird-print maxi ($1,990) is the perfect vacation dress.
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