How to style leopard print: how we’re wearing the pattern
Leopard print is one of those patterns that comes back every season. In our store, it is currently appearing on jeans, cashmere, silk, and shoes. Here, we show how to style the pattern without making the look too loud.
The golden rule: one leopard piece per look
One leopard print piece is enough. Everything else should remain neutral: black, white, beige, brown, or denim. Brown and black pick up the colors from the pattern, while white and light beige make it look fresher.
Starting with accessories
An accessory serves as that single leopard piece in the look, while the rest remains calm. If you want to try leopard print for the first time, start small. The Anine Bing York scarf is made of pure silk twill and can be tied around the neck, worn in the hair, or knotted to the handle of a bag. The Anine Bing Leo Canvas Tote in Black/Brown Leopard made of cotton canvas with two long handles covers a larger area. With the Anine Bing Nicks bucket hat, the print is set against a light washed-white base, giving it a softer effect.
For your feet, the INUIKII Dreamer leopard-print mules made of cowhide leather with a lambskin lining work perfectly.
Leopard jeans
With leopard jeans, the pants feature the pattern, while everything up top stays solid-colored. The Anine Bing Hugh jeans in Black/Brown Leopard are inspired by 90s denim: non-stretch organic cotton denim, relaxed fit, wide leg, and a mid-rise waist that sits low on the hips. The GANNI Print Izey jeans have a relaxed fit with straight, loose legs.
Pair leopard jeans with something simple on top: the Róhe long-sleeve in Optic White, the Filippa K High V-Neck Tee in black, or, for a more elegant look, the black blazer from Róhe layered over it.
Leopard in cashmere
Leopard print in knitwear appears softer than on smooth fabric; pair it with calm trousers in brown, beige, or dark denim. The KUJTEN Melah leopard sweater is made of 100% cashmere, features an oversized cut with dropped shoulders and a distressed surface finish. Because the sweater already has plenty of volume, it pairs well with simple trousers like the ROSSI Noa Crop in taupe or the dark GANNI Izey jeans.
Leopard as a skirt
The GANNI chiffon ruffled leopard-print skirt made of 100% viscose has a long cut with layers and ruffles. Up top, a black knit like the Dondup Scollo V sweater is sufficient, paired with flat shoes like the INUIKII Tilda Buckle mules in beige.
Leopard that is not immediately visible
The 8PM Primrose bomber is brown on the outside and lined with leopard print on the inside. When reversed, the quiet jacket becomes a statement piece. With the Anine Bing Miles sweatshirt in Washed Black, the print is only featured in the lettering on the chest.
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Try them on in Dortmund
Most of our leopard pieces are currently from Anine Bing, along with individual items from GANNI and KUJTEN. At our store at Brauhausstraße 3-5, you can try on the pattern directly paired with neutral basics.
