Raaarrrr 🐆

Can't stop, won't stop. Long live leopard print (forever and ever).

Elizabeth Taylor, 1963

Leopard print is a favorite neutral, but it’s the color palette and size of the print that can make it stand out as chic or off the mark. We tend to prefer classic leopard print that is small to medium in pattern size. Any print on a larger scale can be unflattering and often doesn’t resemble animal print at all. Deep browns, mixed with blonde and black, also align with the classic style of traditional leopard print. When a pattern gets carried away into pale browns, taupes, or bright reds, you lose us. Keep it simple with the classic print, and you can go WILD layering leopard on leopard or adding a small pop of print to any minimalist outfit or home.

Veronica Beard, Asprey, Smythson

This list could go on and on and on—truly. We found amazing leopard prints thriving in all areas of life —from furniture, lamps, and home furnishings to loads of accessories (shoes, tights, gloves, bags, umbrellas, passport covers, sleep masks, scarves, jewelry cases, phone cases), and, of course, all things fashion. We love any leopard jacket in all forms, from a peacoat or double-breasted velvet peacoat to a chunky faux fur. Let’s not forget high-wasted skirts, easy dresses, and breezy blouses - even underwear! We found a little something for every leopard lover.

Jane Post, Burga, Loeffler Randall

1stDibs didn’t disappoint either; we found two vintage (Miu Miu and Givenchy) jackets that were too good not to include in our expansive list. For a sliver of the price, this Mango jacket does the trick.

1stDibs: Faux Fur Miu Miu, Faux Fur Givenchy Couture 1997 (technically a cheetah print but worthy of this list!), Mango

Leopard print is a timeless vibe that continues to stand the test of time. Fashion legends such as Christian Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, Versace, Roberto Cavalli, and Alaïa, among many others, prove that leopard print exudes power and confidence with broad appeal. Love live leopard print! 🐆🐆🐆

Chic woman 1917, Salvador Dalí 1969, Azzedine Alaïa's Fall/Winter 1991 photographed by Jean-Baptiste Mondino for Vogue US

“More is more and less is a bore” - Iris Apfel.

Power Suit - Claudia Schiffer in Christian Dior. Photography by Liz Collins, 1990

Shop all our leopard looks here 🐆

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