Snake print has taken over leopard as this season’s must-have trend

There’s a new king of the jungle

Oversized Snakeskin Print Shirt, £25.99, Zara

Leopard print has been a clear front-runner in the fashion world of late, most notably thanks to Victoria Beckham’s autumn/winter 2018 coat and Realisation Par’s sell-out skirt.

In fact, it’s proved so popular that everyone from influencers to editors have been sporting big cat style in some form.

But, before you rush out to invest in dotty garb, let us introduce you to the new king of the jungle.

A natural evolution from fashion’s fixation with leopard print, snakeskin – faux, of course – has reared its reptilian head to become this season’s statement-making favourite.

On the autumn/winter 2018 runways, Marni presented python print on everything from two-tone belted trench coats to midi skirts, while Zimmerman and Rochas accessorised girlish dresses with corset belts and knee-high boots in a variety of shades.

From classic brown to autumnal maroon, white, green and even yellow, designers were out to prove that snakeskin is by no means confined to earthy hues this season.

The serpentine trend extends far beyond the catwalk though. One quick sweep of Instagram and you’ll be hard pressed to come across a #OOTD that doesn’t employ the print somehow.

Hurricane High Ankle Boots, £89, Topshop

In fact, hashtags like #snakeprint and #snakeskin are dominating the photo sharing platform right now. While the former currently has more than 111,093 posts, the latter holds an impressive 474,197.

The high street is listening too. Almost every store, from Zara to Topshop, New Look and & Other Stories, is making tapping into the trend all the easier with a consistent drop of pieces covered in the print.

Large Leather Crossbody Bag, £159, & Other Stories

So, what is the best way to wear it?

Well, like most trends it comes down to personal preference and how much of a statement you’re willing to make.

Snake Printed Pleat Midi Skirt, £25, Pretty Little Thing

If your style is already pretty bold then don’t be afraid to invest in pieces like a oversized snake print shirt or a midi skirt.

For the less daring, an ankle boot will give even the most lacklustre ensemble a punchy python finish, while those who fall in the overly cautious camp should look to finer details like belts and bags.

Snakeskin Print Top, £19.99, Zara

Snakeskin-Effect Leather Belt, £19.99, Zara