WHAT TO WEAR THIS WEEKEND TIGER PRINT
THE NEW CAT IN TOWN
BORED with leopard-print? I don’t blame you. It used to feel a little risque stepping out in those spots; leopards were exotic. But then the high Street started intensively farming the look, and now school drop-off looks like a Bet Lynch convention.
So it’s the tiger’s turn to earn his stripes. If you want to give a nod to fashion, rather than slavishly follow trends, this is the print for you.
CATWALK ON THE WILD SIDE
CAROLINA herrera has an incredible print box jacket with beautiful bell sleeves which costs thousands. Copenhagen-based Ganni has a more affordable tiger collection. From a green silk-blend maxi dress, £390, to a practical plastic raincoat, £230. Well, as practical as you can get for £230.
ON THE PROWL FOR SOMETHING CHEAPER?
ThE versatile dress I’m wearing here (£169, whistles.com) can be worn day or night. The abstract nature of this print may prove more of a long-term investment than traditional tiger, but if it’s trad you’re after, All Saints has a fabulous brown and black shirt, £128. And, if Theresa May hasn’t killed the animal print kitten heel for you, John Lewis has a wearable one (below).
HOW TO DO IT
IT’S a fresh alternative to leopard, but can be worn in the same way — on midi dresses, pencil skirts, coats and accessories. Keep the rest of your outfit simple and accessories to a minimum. Wear with black court shoes or dress down with a pair of white trainers. It’s the perfect way to combat that leopard-print fatigue.