This year, we will have seen it from every angle. Next year, some will no longer be able to see her in painting. A key trend for 2024, it still adorns the clothes, shoes and accessories of all the stars. But not for much longer, it must be believed.
With the seasons, trends come and go… And this major trend, spotted absolutely everywhere for many months, will not be an exception. In 2024, she has stamped the pieces of all fashion labels, from renowned luxury houses to ready-to-wear brands. It has invaded the locker rooms of people in the fashion sphere; early fans and detractors alike. Fashionistas with flair have all transformed their wardrobe into a bestiary. In short, more popular, you die. But 2025 would condemn her to live her last hours…
This trend is none other than animal print (zebra, cow, leopard). Indeed, according to experts from StylightGoogle searches on this subject fell by 71%. It must be believed that its omnipresence has finally become boring.
Brought back to the forefront of the fashion scene at fall-winter 2024 fashion week, by houses like Balenciaga, Christian Dior and Prada, animal print had already enjoyed glory in the past. But he also, at certain times, struggled to get rid of the bad reputation that stuck to him. Sometimes criticized, sometimes dubbed; sometimes associated with vulgarity, sometimes seen as a symbol of a refined bourgeoisie; Since its fashion appearance in the 1920s, this print has had a complicated relationship with fashion. You only need to glance at history to see it.
He first dressed the stars of Hollywood cinema: Marian Nixon strutted through the streets of Los Angeles in 1925, adorned with this print that could not be seen.
Thirty years later, the illustrious Christian Dior incorporated it into his collections, with cuffs on his “Prince Igor” coat. In the seventies, rockstars took it over and it became a flagship symbol of the glam rock style. In the 90s, references of opulence and decadence, Roberto Cavalli appropriated it, making it a strong element of his identity. The 2000s finally made him fall into vulgarity… And bam, here he is back since last year. A short-lived success since it would already be ready to disappear in 2025.
Throughout history, animal print has rarely been unanimously popular. But, although it will be less present next year, it is a timeless item that will never really disappear from our daily lives. So no need to put your zebra, cow or leopard patterns in the closet. In fashion – and not just in May – everyone is free to do what they please!
And for those who still want to stay in trend; we already have its replacement found: stripes, or striped print. He was everywhere at New York Spring/Summer 2025 fashion week last September.
