Google just revealed that, last month, searches for leopard print reached their second highest point since 2012. Let that sink in. For twelve years, leopard print has been in and out of fashion–though, some consider it a permanent style flex–and in 2024, post “quiet luxury,” people seem to be jumping back on the wild bandwagon.
Accessories have been a popular entry-point for those unwilling to give their wardrobe a full maximalist upgrade, à la Naomi Campbell on Alaïa’s autumn/winter 1991 runway, who was clad in head-to-toe leopard. I’m forever lusting after the leopard-print bag Kate Moss carried in this picture, or Azzedine Alaïa’s ’90s-era leopard take on Louis Vuitton’s Alma. Shoes are another accessible way to embrace the movement. Take cues from Rihanna, who recently wore a bold take on jeans-and-a-nice-top, complete with leopard Amina Muaddi boots (jeans tucked-in), a fuzzy Saint Laurent bag, Van Cleef & Arpels diamonds and Phoebe Philo shield glasses. (Vogue chose the apt headline “Rihanna Is Not Having Any Of Your Quiet Luxury Nonsense” to describe the star’s look.)
A quick internet search reveals leopard shoes aplenty at retailers right now, including (but certainly not limited to) everyday sneakers from Le Monde Beryl and J.Crew; evening-ready pairs from Prada and Saint Laurent, and chic flats from Toteme and Vibi Venezia. Pick your preference–and browse the best leopard-print shoes, now.
Leopard-print shoes to invest in now:
