2019: The Year of the Animal

According to the Chinese zodiac, 2019 will be the year of the pig (Birkenbuel, 2018). However, within fashion, I believe that 2019 will be the year of the animal, no matter the specific breed or species. With various animals prints abundant on retail’s racks, it is hard to deny that leopard print, cow hides, snakeskin and other animalistic motifs will reach peak popularity this year.

Mary Kate Donahue, 2019.

Headlines deeming animal print as the current trend have been published for the last several years, but 2019 marks the true saturation in the marketplace. In fact, “The controversial print has essentially been embraced as 2019’s equivalent to a neutral: Think leopard print dressed worn with oversized khaki jackets, tiger print coats worn over white tailored separates and a pop of snakeskin in the form or a boot or handbag” (O’Neill, 2018).

In past years, animal print has been reserved for more luxurious occasions, but now, the trend is found in street style and even in athleisure. Additionally, the loud patterns and are not only reserved for faux fur coats, but are now utilized in jewelry, shoes, belts, leggings, scarfs, trousers and the list goes on. While the print looks fabulous on all bodies, it also can play a role in your home— from leopard pillows, faux cow hide rugs and tiger striped throw blankets.

Ready to take a walk on the wild side? Log onto to favorite online shopping platform or visit your nearest boutique; animal print should not be hard to find!

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References

Birkenbuel, R. (2018, December 28). When is the 2019 Chinese New Year? How to celebrate the year of the pig. NewsWeek. Retrieved from www.newsweek.com.

O’Neill, G. (2018, September 19). The Single Trend That Has Completely Dominated Fashion Month. Harper’s Bazaar. Retrieved from www.harpersbazaar.com.au.