Trend cluster
Category

Animalia

Patterns take a trip to the zoo, defying notions of fashion minimalism.

Vampy Animal Print CatsuitsZebra Print SwimwearSizzling Animal-Print SkivviesAll-Over Animalistic FashionZebra-Striped Footwear

What's Happening

What is the Animalia trend?

Animalia: Patterns are walking on the wild side with exotic prints inspired by varying species including reptiles, zebras, cheetahs, giraffes and leopards. The emphasis on wildlife reflects a desire to become free of inhibitions. There is no shying away from self-expression with unique all-over prints that offer a contrasting response to the current presence of minimalism in design.

Evidence

Examples of the Animalia trend

Vampy Animal Print Catsuits
CategoryFashion

Vampy Animal Print Catsuits

‘Go Wild' in V Magazine Spain April 2010 is Smoldering

Disruptive innovation opportunity for fashion designers to reimagine animal print in new and innovative ways, appealing to a wider audience.

Zebra Print Swimwear
CategoryFashion

Zebra Print Swimwear

The Anja Rubik Quazi Shoot is a Walk On The Wild Side

The swimwear industry can embrace the trend of eco-friendly options and ethically-produced designs to cater to the evolving demands of conscious consumers.

Sizzling Animal-Print Skivvies
CategoryNaughty

Sizzling Animal-Print Skivvies

Elisabetta Canalis Heats Up Roberto Cavalli S/S 2010 Lingerie Ads

Fashion industry can benefit from leveraging animal-print lingerie trends.

All-Over Animalistic Fashion
CategoryFashion

All-Over Animalistic Fashion

The Rhianna Elle Magazine July 2010 Spread is Wildly Fierce

Integrating animal-inspired designs and patterns into clothing lines to cater to the demand for bold and daring fashion.

Zebra-Striped Footwear
CategoryFashion

Zebra-Striped Footwear

The Christian Louboutin Fall 2010 Collection is Wild

The fashion industry can capitalize on the trend of zebra-striped footwear by creating new and exciting designs for shoes, clothing, and accessories.

Jungle Snake Fashion
CategoryFashion

Jungle Snake Fashion

Alexander McQueen Spring/Summer 2010 ad With Raquel Zimmermann

This industry could take advantage of the trend towards bold and eye-catching ad campaigns and incorporate unique animal-inspired designs into their footwear collections.

Plastic Animal Ad Props
CategoryFashion

Plastic Animal Ad Props

The Jessica Stam Aldo Spring 2010 Ad Campaign Features a Fake Cheetah

Using plastic animal props in advertising campaigns creates new opportunities for creative and memorable visual storytelling.

Reptilian Retail Displays
CategoryBusiness

Reptilian Retail Displays

The Alexander McQueen Window in NYC is a Jungle of Style

The fashion industry is evolving to create more audacious and striking designs for retail displays.

Catty Celeb Sweats
CategoryFashion

Catty Celeb Sweats

Rihanna Wears Jeremy Scott's Snow Leopard Hoodie

The fashion industry could benefit from the animal print and character-themed apparel trends by incorporating them into their collections or by creating niche products to cater to…

Trend themes

Themes within the Animalia trend

Three behaviours holding the trend together
01

Wildlife Fashion

Patterns inspired by exotic species and wildlife are being used in fashion designs, reflecting a desire to become free of inhibitions.

02

Animal Print Intimates

Animal prints are being incorporated into intimate clothing, creating a more expressive approach to animal-inspired fashion.

03

Animalistic Accessories

Animal themes are being applied beyond prints and patterns into shoe textures and leather finishes in designer accessories.

Industry implications

What the Animalia trend means for industry

Where the trend changes the playbook
For

Fashion

Wildlife fashion, animal print intimates, and animalistic accessories trends will lead to new openings for innovative fashion products.

For

Retail

Animalistic retail window displays offer an opportunity for stores to demonstrate creativity and generate sales.

For

Photography

Wildlife-inspired photography will continue to gain attention and showcase animal patterns and textures.

Trend signals

Trend signals for Animalia

Trend score 6.1 out of 10, from popularity 85%, activity 89%, freshness 8%.

Popularity85%
Activity89%
Freshness8%
Audience
10%Men
90%Women
  • Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
  • Gen Z
  • Millennial
  • Gen X (not a primary audience)
  • Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Europe