It was Carine Roitfeld who once declared that ‘the snake is more chic than the leopard.’ This season, designers appeared to have taken heed – sending snakeskin in myriad forms shimmering down the catwalks. At first, it’s a trend that looks tricky. Too shiny, too strict, too same thing all over, one could think. But taken the modern way (that’s mixed with clashing prints, dressed down with jeans, paired with pastels,) it’s gives a great spring look that’s sophisticated yet easy, all at the same time.
Click through our gallery above for the following three ways to wear the look.
Top to toe: As shown ably at Gucci, (and in the words of Mae West) too much of a good thing can be wonderful. Simple snake printed shifts worn with dainty jewels and pretty pumps do for smart day or night dressing. (Image: Gucci SS13, dress and necklace by Gucci at www.net-a-porter.com, shoes Lucy Choi London at www.matchesfashion.com, bag Snakeskin Margo by Kotur here.)
Printed Pencils: London duo Preen by Thornton Bregazzi are great at clothes with a bit of attitude – as their snakeskin pencil skirt shows. Keep the look easy and chic with a pair of nude pumps, relaxed top and easy jewels. (Image: Preen SS13, skirt, Preen at www.matchesfashion.com, ankle cuff pumps at www.jcrew.com, cuff from Monica Vinader at www.net-a-porter.com, T shirt by LNA at www.shopbop.com, Espey clutch by Kotur here.)
Dressed down with denim: Make like Miranda Kerr, mixing a printed snakeskin blouse with simple skinny jeans and chic accessories for an easy, everyday look. (Image: www.redcarpet-fashionawards.com, blouse by Equipment at www.matchesfashion.com, jeans from MIH at www.net-a-porter.com, Everly red pumps from www.jcrew.com, bangles from www.ippolita.com, Boulet clutch from Kotur.)
