Snake charmers

FAR from being a passing fad, snake print has moved leopard off the animal-print hot spot.

Any doubters just need to take one glance at Helen Mirren attending Victoria Beckham’s catwalk show to see the proof. It’s now firmly ensconced as a fashion classic, so investing in a piece has never made more sense. How you choose to wear your snake print is, of course, down to you. For a masterclass in elegance, I suggest you copy 74-year-old Dame Helen head to toe.

For another effortless way to wear it, a snake-print midi as worn by Georgia May Jagger will win you maximum style points.

Or on the other end of the spectrum, you could take a leaf out of Maura Higgins’ book and go for glam in thigh-high boots and a mini dress. The choice is yours.