# Giraffe Fashion The New 'It' Animal By Lindsey Erin Heim | Published 2008-08-25 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/faux-giraffe-prints References: [images.google](http://images.google.com/images?hl=en&q=Giraffe+Prints&btnG=Search+Images&gbv=2) Giraffe is the next hot animal in the world of fashion. Remember that scene in [Disney](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorful-lifestyle-collection)’s “Lion King” movie where all the animals bow town to their King? They graciously accept that he’s the top-notch ruler of their kingdom, and they’re totally cool with it. In the ultra-modern fashion world, some animals are bowing out, too. The usual [Leopard and Zebra prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samba-lt-1) that have been over-worn are admitting defeat and lowering their heads to the Giraffes. That’s right. Faux-Giraffe patterns are the new necessity, and because they’re so hot right now, they can be hard to find. Watch for these lanky creatures in the latest lines of [couture purses, clutches, wallets and jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biomimicry-fashion). It’s a good prediction to say that they’ll be crossing into our fave clothing lines in the near future, too. Help the giraffes reach new heights by sporting this chic new trend. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Faux-giraffe Patterns:** Faux-giraffe patterns are the new necessity in the fashion world, creating opportunities for designers to innovate with unique giraffe-inspired prints. - **Giraffe-inspired Accessories:** Giraffe-inspired accessories like purses, clutches, wallets, and jewelry are emerging as popular fashion items, providing opportunities for designers to create unique and stylish giraffe-themed accessories. - **Giraffe-influenced Clothing:** The giraffe trend is expected to expand into clothing lines, creating opportunities for fashion brands to incorporate giraffe-inspired prints and designs into their collections. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Accessories:** The rise of giraffe-inspired accessories presents opportunities for the fashion accessories industry to embrace and capitalize on this new trend. - **Fashion Design:** The demand for faux-giraffe patterns and giraffe-inspired designs opens up disruptive innovation opportunities for fashion designers to create unique and eye-catching designs. - **Retail:** Retailers can tap into the giraffe fashion trend by stocking and promoting giraffe-themed products, catering to the growing demand and attracting fashion-forward customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cult Film-Inspired High Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lion-king-collection.md) - [Animal Patterned Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samba-sneaker-4.md) - [Leopard Mini Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leopard-mini-dresses.md) - [Cinematic Fashion Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tiger.md) - [Elephant-Inspired Charitable Fashion Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elephant-family-usa.md) - [Luxury Bohemian Fashion Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiger-and-the-monkey.md) - [New Year-Themed Luxury Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gucci-tiger.md) - [Faux Fur-Animal Print Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samba-lt-1.md) - [Leopard Print Drink Coolers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leopard-series.md)