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Is there Life beyond leopard print?

To be asked to contribute to an article about "Animalcore" was a thrill - it was like a recognition of my way of life (only joking a bit here) and a subject close to my style heart / wardrobe / interiors / attitude - I am known for my love of leopard print - I have A LOT of it. On a cultural trends and psychological level however, it's a curious subject. It warrants more words another time, but for now, I'm sharing the piece with you: Animalcore Design: The Wild New Trend Galloping into Interior Design, on the Redfin blog.


Here's my view on their question to me: How does animal print evolve into animalcore?

“Say ‘animal print’ and we likely think first of leopard which, like the animal itself, often represents power, fierceness, allure, and independence,” says Jill Hawkins, trend researcher, fashion psychologist, and creator of The Future Thief. “However, these prints aren’t for everyone, and it’s now so saturated in the fashion and interiors space that style mavens are seeking something else, something different, to satisfy their needs.”

 

“Animalcore embraces the thirst for another option,” she explains. “It offers a message that you want to showcase your fun side, but want a neutral that’s a little different. Dressing yourself or your home in a nod to deer print, llama shapes, or anteater motifs offers a sense of humor and a bold hint of stylistic savvy.”





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