Is it just me, or has leopard print never looked better? Whilst any editor will argue that a leopard-print coat is a wardrobe staple akin to a leather jacket or a pair of black boots, this OTT coat style has spent the past few years laying low and out of the spotlight, preparing to pounce once again. And this season, we've all fallen prey to this fashion predator. Influencers, editors, models and designers are all gravitating towards the rich-looking print to elevate their winter looks with the lavish touch that only leopard print can impart.
The runways have become increasingly saturated with this timeless print in recent seasons. Whilst some experimented with leopard-print shoes or bags, others—to our elation—went all out, delivering the leopard-print coats we'd been waiting to see. From longline styles at MSGM and Dior to cropped, fluffy coats spotted at Giorgio Armani, Celine and APC, the shows were rife with this revived winter trend.
Leopard-print coats have dipped in and out of favour for more seasons than we can count—meaning that second-hand sites like Vinted are brimming with brilliant vintage iterations, so it's well worth a look if you're considering buying in.
If you want to shop a new-season style, lavish versions are already available at so many of our favourite brands. Rixo's popular Milly coat (£485) is a firm favourite in the Who What Wear UK office, but designers such as Dodo Bar Or and Halfboy have classic furry designers that we're keen to get our hands on too. On the more affordable end of the scale, French favourite Sézane and high-street hero Whistles both offer chic shorter versions that are also trending.
Influencer Poppy Almond wears Rixo's Milly Leopard Coat (£485).
Across the board, designers and shoppers alike are shaking free of the "clean girl" aesthetic that dominated for so long, in favour of something a little more loud and daring. If you too are compelled to wrap up in leopard, read on to discover our edit of the best leopard-print coats to shop in 2024.
Shop the Best Leopard-Print Coats:
This modern classic leopard-print coat is on so many of our editors' wish lists.
Style with leopard-print trousers to go all out, or wear with a black wool pair for a more relaxed take.
The chocolate brown tones on this coat feel especially on trend.
So sleek.
Of course, Zara is in on the action too.
If I could own any leopard print coat, it would be this one. Just wow.
The perfect throw-on with jeans and miniskirts.
In a word: Fabulous.
This is such a beautiful iteration of the trend.
The orangey undertones on this furry trench give it major Y2K appeal.
This will wear well with even the chunkiest knits underneath.
A maxi coat is the epitome of elegance.
The minimal take on leopard spots feels fresh for 2024.
I didn't know I needed a glossed, leopard-print trench coat until I saw this D&G number.
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