A love for prints is the common denominator for 2025. Polka dots were everywhere this summer, from Hailey Bieber to Kendall Jenner; celebs couldn't get enough of the spots. Gingham had its fifteen minutes of fame thanks to Olivia Rodrigo's vintage Ralph Lauren dress at Wimbledon this July. And, an Audrey Hepburn classic, the sailor-striped shirt, reached its peak in late summer on the fashion set. With a new season upon us, I’m here to share this fall's hottest print—anything and everything animal.
Wildly chic and far from tame, this trend goes beyond your typical cheetah and snakeskin fashion. Zebra stripes briefly appeared on your feeds last spring, following Dua Lipa's lead in her black-and-white open-toe heels; it has since gained momentum with the fashion crowd on dresses, skirts, and more. That, cowprint, leopard, and oh, dalmatian (shocking, I know) are on the editor-approved animal print trend for fall 2025.
I asked my fellow Who What Wear editors to send me their favorite animal print trends for fall. Be prepared for leopard-spotted pants, snake-patterned midi skirts, dalmatian-inspired totes, and cowprint loafers. Shop the hand-picked editor finds, and embrace the animal print trend.
Eliza Huber, Senior Fashion Editor
"The perfect zebra-print knee-length skirt is here, and it's selling out just as quickly as it should—it's that good." — Eliza Huber, Senior Fashion Editor
"I took a train all the way to Paris (granted I was already in London) to buy my Le Teckel shoulder bag, and I'd do the same for this leopard print, pony hair clutch version. It's perfect." — Huber, Senior Fashion Editor
Nikki Chwatt, Associate Fashion Editor
"I'm in my pencil skirt era. This polished but fun piece is next on my shopping list." — Nikki Chwatt, Associate Fashion Editor
"Khaite does animal print so elegantly. I especially love its snakeskin print in the brand's new pencil case-like bag. If I owned it, I'd wear it all fall long with a black minidress, sheer tights, and pointed-toe slingbacks." —Chwatt, Associate Fashion Editor
"This belt will take a simple white tee and jeans outfit to the next level. Trust me." — Chwatt, Associate Fashion Editor
Judith Jones, Associate Shopping Director
"I'll be amping up my outfits this fall with these chic and fashion-forward calf hair slingback flats from Zara. The animal print feels fashion-forward and they're sleek enough to wear to work." — Judith Jones, Associate Shopping Director
"Leopard print is a perennial classic in my eyes. This bag will add the coolest touch to my fall looks." — Jones, Associate Shopping Director
Bobby Schuessler, Market Director
"Don't sleep on Madewell's bags! So good. They look designer." — Bobby Schuessler, Market Director
"These Vince loafers are certainly statement-making, but also incredibly versatile (you could style them with so many outfits)." — Schuessler, Market Director
Anna LaPlaca, Senior Fashion Editor
"I'm in love with this Dalmation print that feels especially fresh right now." —Anna LaPlaca, Senior Fashion Editor
"This belt with black jeans and a leather jacket? My dream fall outfit. Cute." — LaPlaca, Senior Fashion Editor
Chinazor Offor, Associate Shopping Editor
"I haven’t thought about anything Zebra-printed since middle school, but I stumbled upon this belted Balmain handbag and fell in love. Yes, it’s a bit of an investment, but if you can swing it, so worth it. It would make all. Your favorite outfits will instantly have a little dash of cool." — Chinazor Offor, Associate Shopping Editor
"Call me basic or whatever you want, but I love these cow-printed Adidas. They’re at such an affordable price point while looking so fun and stylish. If you want a low-effort way to add special details to a simple look, this is a great solution." — Offor, Associate Shopping Editor
"I have yet to see any fashion items in tiger print. I definitely think brands should use it more. The warm tones are perfect for fall, and the texture on these flats is everything." — Offor, Associate Shopping Editor
Audry Hiaoui, Associate Shopping Editor
"Our team are such fans of Marc Fisher shoes—these leopard print ones included. I personally still like wearing open toe kitten heels with tights in the fall." — Audrey Hiaoui, Associate Shopping Editor
"I bought this croc-embossed Vivienne Westwood mini bag with gold hardware many years ago, which is now sold out, but it still comes in silver." — Hiaoui, Associate Shopping Editor
Kerane Marcellus, Associate Fashion Editor
"I’m not usually an animal print person, but this jacket is so fun, and the print doesn’t look tacky, in my opinion." — Kerane Marcellus, Associate Fashion Editor
"I adore barrel fit jeans, and from my last pick, I’m clearly having a leopard print hyperfixation." — Marcellus, Associate Fashion Editor
Josephine Hadjiloucas, Assistant Shopping Editor
"I can't leave my apartment without spotting a pair of animal print Mary Janes. I'm having severe FOMO. I need to get a pair stat!" — Josephine Hadjiloucas, Assistant Shopping Editor
"Coach is serving up look after look. I'm already a fan of the Asher Shoulder Bag, but it coming in cowprint as sold it for me." — Hadjiloucas, Assistant Shopping Editor
"I'm on the hunt for a new fall coat. This leopard-print beauty is number one on my wishlist." — Hadjiloucas, Assistant Shopping Editor
Shop More of the Animal Print Trend
Reformation didn't come to play.
A classic.
Ultra-cool.
My sister is such an animal print girlie. Sending this her way RN.
Flawless.
LES It girl meets Cheetah Girls.
Cool.
In love.
Perfect addition to any all-black look.
This and a black turtleneck is the way to go.
Chic. Chic. Chic.
Cool girl coded.
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