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Be Gone Boring Accessories, This Is the Shoe Trend Fashion People Are Hooked On This Month

By Swedan Margen

Be Gone Boring Accessories, This Is the Shoe Trend Fashion People Are Hooked On This Month

Beyond the excitement of spotting a new It-item emerge on the runway, or watching a Creative Director’s interpretation of a brand flourish right before my eyes, Fashion Month is one of my favourite times of year for another reason entirely: the street style. The energy, the individuality, the endless servings of inspiration—this is what I look forward to most. With the city’s best-dressed flocking to the centre of town, there’s no better moment to step out and soak it all in. And that’s exactly what I’ve been doing this season—on a mission to uncover the trends bubbling on the streets this season.

It didn’t take long before one particular motif began to stand out: zebra print shoes. Not your average black heel, nor last year’s leopard-print loafers, this season’s statement shoe comes striped. From elegant slingbacks to sturdy flats, zebra print was bound to the feet of some of the city’s chicest dressers.

Copenhagen Fashion Week attendee wears a zebra print bag and shoes.

What struck me most was how consistent this trend felt. Far from a one-off styling choice, zebra shoes have quickly become the fashion set’s favourite playful accessory. And it didn’t stop at footwear. Many of the stylish showgoers I spotted doubled down on the wild motif, weaving it into their looks with zebra-print bags.

@rebeccarhysevans wears a zebra print bag with a zebra print skirt and a grey top.

Zebra print accessories are taking off in a big way, and fashion insiders are leaning in—and I can see why. Easier to style than you might think, the monochrome stripes behave like a neutral, pairing easily with bold brights and even other prints. Uncomplicated yet impactful, the motif injects a playful, exuberant energy into any outfit—making it feel right at home in the fashion week crowd.

Influencer @nnennaechem wears a skirt suit and blazer with zebra print ballet flats and a white bucket bag.

And it’s not just street style that’s leading the charge. From high street to high-end, designers are offering zebra print in abundance this season, from heels, loafers and trainers to an equally irresistible lineup of bags. A refreshing evolution after leopard print’s long reign, zebra is staking its claim as the new animal-print favourite.

Influencer @juliesfi wears a white shirt with a red skirt and zebra print heels.

Read on to discover my edit of the best zebra-print bags and shoes to shop now.

Shop Zebra Print Bags and Shoes:

Heeled Leather Mules

Shop these while they're on sale (and before they're all gone).

Jacquard-Weave Crossbody Bag

H&M

Jacquard-Weave Crossbody Bag

This is the perfect size for carrying around your daily essentials.

Zebra-Print Ballet Flats

& Other Stories

Zebra-Print Ballet Flats

Style these with socks to give your look a preppy finish.

Animal-Print Leather Tote

& Other Stories

Animal-Print Leather Tote

While I love this in the zebra print, it also comes in a chic cow style.

Puma Arizona in Black & White

The low-profile trainer trend is continuing to dominate the conversation.

Large Hop Zebra Leather Shoulder Bag

Bottega Veneta

Large Hop Zebra Leather Shoulder Bag

Be quick! This is on its way to selling out.

Topshop Alba Real Leather Peep Toe Kitten Heel Mule in Zebra Pony

Topshop

Peep Toe Kitten Heel Mule

These also come in red and black.

Bari Mini

Vagabond Shoemakers

Bari Mini Bag

The addition of a poppy Zebra print bag makes a neutral outfit feel so much more interesting.

Women's Gucci Jordaan Loafer

Gucci's Jordaan Loafers are a fashion person's favourites.

Prada Galleria Medium Printed Saffiano Leather Bag

Prada

Galleria Medium Printed Saffiano Leather Bag

The east-west bag trend isn't showing any signs of slowing down.

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