"Are leopard prints a neutral?" That's the question we recently posed in an editorial meeting at Who What Wear. Although the jury's still out among our team, what's irrefutable is that this print never really goes out of style. Even when other print trends emerge in the fashion ecosystem, leopard remains at the top of the chain. In part, that staying power can be attributed to how popular this pattern became with prominent style icons throughout the '60s to '90s—leopard was spotted on the likes of Jackie Kennedy, Kate Moss, Gwyneth Paltrow, and so many others—cementing it as an alt-neutral among the It crowd. However, if we're being truthful, what's made this print timeless is that it's continued to evolve over time. We've seen leopard prints continuously reimagined on the runway, recent collections being no exception to that rule.
It's one of the few animal prints that has successfully adapted to various trending aesthetics over the last few seasons—including the rise of "old money" fashion and new-wave bohemian. Plus, it's one of the most straightforward fall trends to adopt because it can be worn in every form imaginable: bottoms, bags, boots, and big ol' coats. While there are plenty of ways to embrace this print, we'd argue that coats are the most compelling form. Before there's uproar in the crowd, hear us out: Leopard-print coats are on the prowl again (or at least their comeback tour), as they were spotted throughout S/S 24, F/W 24, and even S/S 25 collections.
Moreover, we've begun to see leopard outerwear encroach on the closets of women around the world—further proving the trend's dominance for fall. But if you're still unconvinced that leopard coats are coming back from extinction, keep scrolling. Ahead, we've rounded up a few examples of the jacket trend on the runway and in the wild that provide a master class in how to wear leopard print in a 2024 way. Plus, we've rounded up the best leopard-print coats based on quality, versatility, style, brand recognition, and price point. Whether you're inspired to dig your old jacket out of storage or shop for a fresh spin on this trend, one thing is for sure: Your relationship with leopard print is about to evolve.
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The styling possibilites with this coat are truly endless.
Run, don't walk! This one is sure to sell out.
Swap out your simple denim jacket for this stunner.
Come wintertime, you'll be so grateful you bought this faux-fur coat.
Rawr!
You'll stand out from the pack in this spotted denim jacket.
Old-money vibes, attained.
It's made from faux fur, so it's fuzzy and fabulous.
The bomber silhouette makes this print a bit more approachable.
You can make an all-black winter outfit feel a bit more "wild" with the addition of this leopard wrap coat.
Give your work staples a little edge by wearing this with a printed blazer.
All of Apparis's leopard-print outerwear is made from sustainably sourced materials, so it won't impact any animals negatively.
Lean into the '60s-coded elements of this print by opting for a babydoll jacket.
Borning blazers, begone!
It's the ideal light jacket for transitional temperatures in the fall and spring.
It doesn't get more boho-inspired than a brushed-felt leopard-print coat.
It's made from a blend of wool and mohair, so you know it's extra cozy.
Maximalists, meet your match.
NGL, our jaws may have dropped when we saw this cropped jacket.
Not your typical trench coat.
It's the little bows that did it for us.
Is it just us, or do you also need to re-create the styling of this coat immediately?
Adapting from moderate fall temps to winter blizzards will be a breeze with this leopard-print puffer.
Love, love, love.
Another great denim jacket option!
Who said animal-print coats had to be super pricey?
Do you love boxy blazers? Well, we'd bet this leopard-print one would become your new favorite.
We're going to need three to five business days to process this leopard-print coat—it's that good.
Leopard-print blazers are perfect for all those upcoming holiday parties.
If this longline leopard coat can't convince you to adopt this trend, nothing will.
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