SOPHIE HINES

Fashion editor

THE REALLY WILD SHOW

The modern take on animal print is just a footstep away

Leopard print may have reached a perennially stylish status, but this season the coolest way to embrace your wild side is to turn to other members of the animal kingdom. Snakeskin, for example, has slithered up the sartorial charts, and is a great option for footwear – we love these classic flat loafers with a gold bar. If you dare, you can dip a toe into mock croc, courtesy of our chunky chocolate-coloured heels. Tortoiseshell is another sure-fire hit this season – if we’re not wearing it in the form of earrings, hair accessories and bags, we’ll be sticking it on our feet in the form of statement shoes (choose between all-over tortoiseshell or this gorgeous cream pair with a standout heel).