Animal prints have long been heralded as neutrals. Now most people immediately jump to the classic leopard pattern, but zebras, snakes and even tigers are also rightfully included in this wild bunch. Naturally, you probably already have a slew hiding out in your closet. Come January 29, it'll officially be the Year of the Snake so your go-to snakeskin pieces are sure to get more of a workout. Instead of just wearing the same old items over and over again, you should consider diversifying your portfolio with a few new must-haves.
There are what you might call traditional snakeskin prints consisting of a constellation of black, white and beige. That consistency makes it easier to mix and match between brands. Don't rule out funkier interpretations, though. See KNWLS' more segmented approach or Atlein's almost neon blue turtleneck. You can also go a subtler route. Opt for more tonal creations, like Dodo Bar Or's snake-effect midi skirt, Mango's flared trousers or Reformation's pumps in a moody dark olive.
Scroll down to shop the most fashionable snakeskin pieces to celebrate the Year of the Snake in style.
KNWLS Snake-Print Silk-Blend Midi Dress, $562 at Mytheresa
COS Snake-Effect Leather Ballet Flats, $119 at COS
Mango Long Animal-Print Skirt, $25.99 at Mango
Khaite Simona Shoulder Bag in Natural Python-Embossed Leather, $1,900 at Khaite
Marine Serre Python Printed Leather Trench Coat, $2,070 at Marine Serre
MOTHER The Thin Veil Buttondown Blouse, $205 at Anthropologie
Jil Sander Snake-Effect Leather Shorts, $2,525 at Net-a-Porter
Zara Animal Print Dress ZW Collection, $17.98 at Zara
Dries Van Noten Snake-Effect Leather Sneakers, $555 at Mytheresa
Dodo Bar Or Alex Snake-Effect Leather Midi Skirt, $590 at Net-a-Porter
Atlein Blue Printed Turtleneck, $135 at SSENSE
Mango Snake-Effect Flared Trousers, $59.99 at Mango
Zara Z1975 Denim Animal Print Jacket, $23.96 at Zara
Jacquemus Green La Casa Le Chiquito Noeud Bag, $633 at SSENSE
Norma Kamali Long-Sleeve Shoulder Pad Side-Slit Midi Dress, $315 at Anthropologie
Rag & Bone Emerson Leather Skirt, $280 at Rag & Bone
Reformation Willa Pump in Dark Olive Snake, $328 at Reformation
Mango Open-Back Organza Dress, $39.99 at Mango
Isabel Marant Witney Snake-Effect Leather Ankle Boots, $725 at Mytheresa
Zara Shoulder Bag, $14.97 at Zara
ALLSAINTS Rizo Snake Print Silk Blend Midi Dress, $329 at ALLSAINTS
Dorothee Schumacher Urban Jungle Snake-Print Leather Midi Skirt, $637 at Mytheresa
Mango Ruffle Blouse With Snake Print, $69.99 at Mango
Coperni Belt Snake-Effect Leather Shoulder Bag, $890 at Mytheresa
Massimo Dutti Snakeskin Print Wool Blend Midi Skirt, $180 at Massimo Dutti
Zara Animal Print Ballet Flats, $49.90 at Zara
