These Animal Print Coats Defy Fleeting Fashion Trends

If you've followed along, you'll know animal prints have shed their former reputation as a risqué trend, instead emerging as a versatile neutral that pairs back to virtually anything in your closet. We've seen a varied mix of wildlife-inspired outerwear on the runway in recent seasons: Alaïa's faux fur topper covered in fuzzy leopard print fabric from Fall 2024 became a fashion favorite; Brandon Maxwell's cropped cow-print jacket was a stand-out of the Spring 2025 collection; and brands ranging from Khaite to Saint Laurent splashed the patterns across matching sets, wrap coats, and motos for Fall 2025.

This trend—if you can even call it that—isn’t slowing down anytime soon. Even celebrities have co-signed animal print outerwear as fall winds down and winter calls for coats, incorporating the print into their coveted cold-weather capsule wardrobes. Hailey Bieber has leaned into the look, most recently stepping out a skin-tight leopard-print Saint Laurent mini dress. Jennifer Lawrence, too, has been spotted in New York City this fall wearing multiple animal-spotted coats from brands like By Malene Birger and La Ligne.

While initially bold, an animal print coat quickly proves as versatile and reliable as your go-to black or beige staples. Better yet, you don’t need to break the bank to experiment with the style—ahead are some of the best affordable options for every budget.

The Tailored Coat

A smartly tailored silhouette will be your wardrobe MVP for the colder months ahead. Button details, strategically placed pockets, and broad lapels infuse character into an otherwise restrained silhouette.

The Trench Coat

Don't wait for a rainy day. Parade a leopard-spotted or zebra-print trench coat to the office on crisp winter weekdays and out to dinner, thrown over your favorite little black dress.

The Faux Fur Coat

With most designers opting for more ethically sourced synthetic fur materials, there's no shortage of options for faux fur coats. Choose a midi silhouette that hits at the calf or a posh shrunken version that crops at the waist.

The Puffer Coat

Here's a wild idea: swap your basic puffers for a statement-making animal print that will make winter a little less drab. You'll stand out from the herd on mountain slopes and city streets.