How to Style a Leopard Dress With a Bold Black Accessory

Leopard is one of the enduring prints of all time, appearing on everything from Yves Saint Laurent dresses to Dolce and Gabbana interiors. It’s a staple for fashion designers and is the print of choice amongst a plethora of celebrities (from Cyd Charisse and Parker Posey to Dua Lipa and Halle Berry).

As fashion became less of a status symbol and more of a mode of self-expression, leopard dress was a go-to for women who wanted to make a statement. For those who could not afford to go all-in on a leopard-printed outfit, one trick was to pair a bold accessory with their all-black ensemble. This was the method favored by Selma Blair, Maya Hawke and Rosamund Pike this year, as well as Halle Berry and Dua Lipa who both styled their animal-patterned handbags with their sculptural knits and Kiki boots.

In the West, Leopard’s aura was defined by its association with hunters and explorers of the eighteenth century, but in Africa, where the animals roamed, leopard skin often signified social rank, political power, and cultural distinction. Regnier’s portrait of an unidentified woman, wearing a leopard-print dress with a stuffed wildcat in her lap, is meant to convey that very sense of luxury and dominion.

To truly pull off leopard print, it needs to appear nonchalant and easy-breezy. And no one does that better than Carolyn Bessette Kennedy. She made the print look utterly timeless in this smoky leopard maxi dress and leather jacket, with her sleek black pumps.

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