From cat suits to leopard print...this trend is taking over the fashion platforms

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - The fashion catwalks were filled with a herd-like presence roaming freely this week. The beginning was in Paris, specifically at the show of the Italian high fashion house "Scaparelli", where the American actress Demi Moore caught attention in a leopard-print catsuit with a matching coat, signed by the creative director of the house, Daniel Rosebery, in a scene that reflected the return of animal boldness to the forefront of high-end fashion.

At the presentation of the French house "Chanel", the guest of honor, the British singer Dua Lipa, stole the attention with a striking look in which she seemed to evoke the character of "Fran Fine", through a bold skirt suit and the classic 2.55 bag. The entire look was covered in captivating waves of yellow, black and red, similar to an animal print mixed with a bold acidic touch.

By Wednesday, it seemed clear that the message had moved from the City of Lights to New York, where American model Kendall Jenner appeared in a tiger-striped, beaded midi dress. The two looks return to Chanel’s Métiers d’Art 2026 collection, which was presented last December.

But with a contemporary spirit since his debut last October, Matthew Blasey has been gradually establishing his name, reinventing elements that once seemed static, from tweeds, double sets and pearls to formal coats, transforming them into new, exciting and fluid fashions. Hence, it seemed logical for the animal print, with all its familiarity, to appear in a renewed and unique way through his own vision.

Lipa and Jenner's looks are far removed from the stereotypical "mafia wife" image; No overly coiffed hair, no hoarding of gold jewelry, and no touches inspired by the world of “The Sopranos.” Instead, Blazy offers a more playful, daring, and loud approach, as seen in Kendall Jenner's leopard print striped, made from toy-like materials, to make the trend more modern and lively.

While Moore kept her front row looks more conservative, Scapparelli has always experimented boldly in exploring the boundaries of animal-inspired fashion, like the life-sized lion head worn by Kylie Jenner? This season, Daniel Rosebery continued his mission with a high-fashion collection that included fabrics that mimic reptile skins, designs with protruding bosoms resembling fangs, and corsets inspired by scorpions, as well as a two-piece transparent skirt suit executed with puffer fish scales in a hyper-realistic style.

According to fashion analyst databutmakeitfashion's Instagram page, the classic leopard print is experiencing a strong rise. Some describe this stage as the “pom pom” era in fashion, where the 1980s doctrine based on fur, conflicting patterns, and the “more is better” philosophy returns, turning into a fun cosplay opportunity amidst a bleak economic, political, and social reality.

But maybe this time, designers realize that stopping us from drowning in gloomy browsing requires 2026 animal prints that are louder and crazier than ever before.