Animal prints invade fashion: from high-end to affordable options

Animal prints have taken over Fashion, with designs ranging from classic leopard to more niche giraffe and cheetah patterns dominating catwalks from London to Paris and Milan. While luxury brands like Valentino, Chanel, Dolce & Gabbana, and Gucci were key proponents of the trend for Spring/Summer 2026, embracing exotic prints doesn't require a designer budget.

Street style proves animal print footwear is the easiest way to dip into the trend, especially for summer.

Simply swap out your usual sandals or trainers for an animal print shoe, and your outfit will instantly be elevated to chic status. Think a white button-down shirt and denim shorts paired with a snake-print pump, a classic LBD with a zebra slingback, or even everyday jeans and a tee playfully paired with leopard-print ballerinas.

Thankfully, high-street brands are on hand to make embracing the trend even easier and more affordable. Next's classic almond-toe ballet flats have just been released in a stylish, satin-effect leopard print for £28, the ultimate in easy, everyday footwear to add a pop of trending print to even the simplest summer outfits.