Some fashion trends never go out of style. They might change or slow down in popularity, but they’ve never quite left the fashion spotlight. Such is the case with animal print, which has been a fashion staple since the 1960s, and that’s only counting the US.

In the past few years, animal print has become increasingly trendy — it’s been on every runway, in every fashion magazine, and sported by the likes of our favorite celebrities and street style stars.

It’s easy to love animal prints because there is so much variety! From leopard to cheetah, to tortoise or snake, and now to… cow.

That’s right, cow print is the newest animal print trend.

This trend has already been spotted on the runway, trickling into stores, and on the Instagram feeds of the likes of Kylie Jenner and Dua Lipa.

It’s definitely a bolder choice than its predecessors, so it’s a little polarizing! Not to worry, though, we’ll break it down together.

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The Basics of the Cow Print Trend

The trend isn’t completely out of the blue! Over the past few seasons, western fashion (think cowgirl-chic), has been a huge source of inspiration.

Fringe was super popular this year, cowboy boots (and riding boots) are still on the up, and cowboy hats are a regular sighting at music festivals. Last summer, Doja Cat went viral with her instant classic, “Mooo!”, and made a serious case for cow print in her cute two-piece set!

Prints like leopard, snake, and zebra are aesthetically more maximalist. They command more attention in an outfit, which makes them an easy statement piece.