Zebra Prints Are Officially Trending as Seen on the Streets of #NYFW

Move along leopard, there’s a new animal on the prowl in the concrete jungle. It’s the zebra that we couldn’t stop spotting on the streets of New York fashion week. The recognisable stripes were everywhere and in every conceivable form. It showed itself on a bag, on coats, on boots, on denim…you get the idea. And in an array of hues beyond the stereotypical black and white combination of an actual zebra.

Working animal prints into the wardrobe can be tricky business but the zebra print is as approachable as it gets. If you’re a beginner in mixing and matching prints, the zebra is a reasonable stepping stone. For one, zebra prints rendered in black and white are a dime a dozen. If monochrome were your safe zone, you wouldn’t have to step too far out. And if you really think about it, zebra prints are essentially irregular stripes slanted at an angle.

The trick is to style your zebra print item of choice as an outfit’s statement piece and keep the rest of the look uncomplicated. Think of the touch of print like it were the cube of sugar you might add to your morning shot of espresso. It’ll add an extra pep to your step – just enough to take you out of your comfort (no prints) zone!

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Proenza Schouler White Label zebra-print stretch-cotton jersey turtleneck top

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Gucci one-shoulder printed bodysuit

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Saint Laurent zebra-print silk-crepe shirt

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Isabel Marant Harvey oversized zebra-print brushed wool jacket

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Haney Billie metallic zebra-print silk and lurex blend blouse

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Amiri intarsia cashmere and wool blend cardigan

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The Attico cropped zebra print high-rise tapered pants

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Redemption asymmetric metallic cotton-blend jacquard mini skirt

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Isabel Marant wrap effect draped zebra-print silk-blend crepe midi skirt

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Staud Sasha textured leather-trimmed zebra-print calf hair shoulder bag

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Calvin Klein 205W39NYC Dalton mini printed leather bucket bag

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Khaite zebra-print calf hair boots

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Black & Brown crystal-embellished zebra-print calf hair belt

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