Wonder how to work catwalk cool into your own closet? Here’s how to translate the trends for real life.
Designers heard the call of the wild as they were creating their fall/winter fashion lines. From birds to foxes, animal embroidered clothing was notable on the runways, with the likes of Dolce & Gabbana, Alberta Ferretti, Valentino and others giving a nod to feathered and furry creatures.
Cute? Yes. But the trend could easily go little girl, rather than fashion-trendsetter. The key: Pairing your animal embroidery with sophisticated separates—think chic knee-high black boots, business-like pencil skirts or sleek trousers. Here are nine styles to try now.
Valentino used bird embroidery on several items, including this cape, during his Paris Fashion Week presentation. ( Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images )
THE RUNWAY: Valentino, fall 2014
A cobalt cape gets a dose of quirkiness with bird embroidery on Valentino’s runway during Paris Fashion Week, held in march.
YOUR WAY:
Birds of a feather: Looking for a fashion flight of fancy? Reach for a bird-embroidered sweater or dress. Paired with a simple skirt and great shoes, this is a style that works at the office and beyond.
Birds are a major motif for fall fashion. (Provided by Ann Taylor, Asos, J.Crew)
Ann Taylor bird print sweater, $79, ; ASOS bird and floral embroidered shift dress, $123.18, ; J.Crew speckled bird sweatshirt, $72.50,
Petting zoo: From poodles to bears to deer, you can probably find your favorite animal emblazoned on a sweater or shirt. We love this look paired with jeans for a casual weekend style, or with trousers if you’re heading to the office and work in a creative environment.
An animal-embroidered sweater can look cozy and cool. (Provided by Saks Fifth Avenue, Topshop, Nordstrom)
3.1 Phillip Lim poodle sweatshirt, $375, ; Topshop bear jumper, $80, ; Kensie zip-detail deer sweater, $89,
Animal attraction: Penguins are the perfect animal for a festive sweater, while a fox looks stylishly sly and a bunny? Well, thatap just plain adorable.
Get festive with a fun animal print this season. (Provided by Nordstrom, ModCloth, Boden)
Alice + Olivia bunny sweater, $330, ; ModCloth fox sweater, $74.99, ; Boden penguin sweater, $118,
Lesley Kennedy writes for ShopAtHome.com. Email her at LKennedy@ShopAtHome.com or follow her on Instagram @shopathome.
