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Some fashion trends come and go. As we all know there are cycles in fashion and one of the trends that does not seem to want to go away is that of the animal print, springing from the sixties and still making its growl heard in many places around the world. When you want to create a bit of a stir or make a statement at a party or other social gathering, why not get a little extravagant and pull out the print that does not die? Animal prints are one of the most eye catching looks you get. Animal print clothing can make a great distraction piece, something to wear if you want to go undercover or take on another persona. Its also a great talking point. The great thing about animal print is that it will inevitably be in fashion at one time or another at any point on the calender in varying social circles.

Unsurprisingly it’s leopard print that has remained the most popular, with tiger print somewhere behind it. But with most animal prints, they sustain well. The animal print touches something deep in us â?? for some it might make them feel exciting or sexy but its also seen as elegant and expensive. It can give out a myriad of messages and so is a versatile piece of fashion. Celebrities seem to love animal print and it is regularly paraded on the red carpet at high class social gatherings. The clothing range also makes it into fringe circles, from rockers to goths, somewhere on their garb from time to time can be found the time defying animal signature. And then that major fashion guru â?? Vivienne Westwood, of course has put out numerous fashion ranges with leopard skin prints.

From time to time there have been animal print disasters though. The various press reports on certain celebrities who have made a glaring error in their use of the famous print. So there are a few essential tips you must remember if you dare to wear animal prints. You do need to exercise a little trend-independent fashion judgment. Animal prints work best when worn only in one pattern, and to keep things tasteful, limit the print to one item at a time. Matching too many elements in your outfit will make you look like you’re trying too hard. And one thing that fashion should do is make you look natural, like you are not trying too hard. 

The key fashion ingredient required to pull off animal print with style is confidence. So if you’re not sure about how to incorporate animal patterns into a wardrobe then either ask around, get some advice. For it is others who have to look at what you have decided to present to the world. But realise that Animal Print fashion is one trend that can be very wrong or very rightâ?? just be sure that you get it right.

Image – Animal Print Jacket