Add texture, pattern, and metallic hues to your space with updated animal print accents. Using zebra, leopard, and python prints against sleek, modern furniture or to offset your classic pieces can easily bring luxury and sophistication to your room. From muted bedding to patterned walls, here are eight sleek and contemporary ways to add this new neutral to your decor.
Animal influences are back in a big way for Fall, and these aren't your grandma's animal prints. From Michael Kors to Mulberry, animals were infused into Fall '12 collections in both classic and eclectic ways: whether it was a leopard- or snakeskin-print top, or a cozy sweater emblazoned with lions and birds, designers were feeling inspired by the animal kingdom — even when it came to accessories. Click through now to get your paws on 16 fierce animal-inspired pieces, just in time for Fall.
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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Lily Collins, and Reese Witherspoon hit the MTV Movie Awards in their respective animal-print dresses, and we smell a very hot little trend. Among the women of tonight's red carpet, wild prints were the pattern of choice — be it leopard or tiger, monochrome or color injected. We've loved the statement print for seasons, but on a minidress, as any of these styled celebs proves, it's particularly fresh for Summer. Just shop our editor's picks below to get the look — then add your heels of choice for the full effect.
Lanvin and Max Mara debuted Pre-Fall collections with a few looks that are straight out of the wild (albeit a ladylike wild). Animal prints, leather, and fur seem to be one of the dominant Pre-Fall trends. Designers are showing this trend in interesting ways, including a fur dress. Curious? Click through our slideshow of wild Pre-Fall looks.
Animal inspired pieces were seen on the Fall 2010 runways at Mulberry, Dolce & Gabbana, and Dries Van Noten. Celebrities caught wind of this look — Sienna Miller, Ashlee Simpson, and Jessica Alba have all been spotted around town wearing this trend. From traditional leopard prints and snakeskin, to statement-making feathers, we show you four great animal inspired looks! On Allison: Rebecca Taylor
We're obsessed with animal print — on everything. From bags to shoes, cardis, tops, tanks, and belts, we love to amp it up with cool animal print accents. So, this week, I'm challenging you to take your looks up a notch, adding texture and chic via awesome animal prints of every kind. It's not about a head to toe look, but a 'fit that roars with just the right amount of wild.
There are no rules, no price limit, only utter creativity. Remember to create your spread in ShopStyle then post it in the Fab Stylist group — here are detailed instructions.
If you're looking to score four trends with one dress this Ashish One-Shoulder Dress ($895) is the way to go. One-shoulder. Animal print. Sequins. Mini. Check. But, I'm tripping over the neon green hue. A little iguana-esque, no? I'd be all over it in navy. What do you think?
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Want to walk on the wild side? If you can't book a ticket to the Serengeti, why not sink your toes into some plush, safari animal-print rugs? Start with the Williams-Sonoma Zebra Crewel Rug (on sale for $199.99-499.99).
While we've seen the zebra pattern many times before, the rust color updates the pattern in a fresh way. Made from pure wool with a cotton backing, the pattern is outlined in black stitching.
Check out some other safari-worthy rugs below.
Whether it's an animal print or a print of an animal, this fall designers are triggering our animal instincts. Go for unabashed renderings and pair them with basic items like jeans, leggings and t-shirts. Our favorite offering so far? Diane Von Furstenberg's velvet a-symmetrical dress is elegant, on-trend and retails for a very reasonable $300.
