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# Leopard Print Leotards
The 'Friend of Mine' Lookbook Adds Some Wildness to Your Closet

By Joanne Lam | Published 2010-06-23 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/friend-of-mine1
References: [studdedhearts.blogspot](http://studdedhearts.blogspot.com/2010/06/themedecade.html) & [friendofmine.swappler](http://friendofmine.swappler.com/collections)

This 'Friend of Mine' lookbook features some interesting tops decked out in [animal prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samba-sneaker-4). Combining this flashy design with simple and solid-colored pieces, the entire collection looks composed and sassy.

With the simplistic layout of this lookbook, the unconventional differences in posing between shots is what truly makes it like no other. Check out the Friend of Mine lookbook in the featured gallery and get some ideas on how to [mix-and-match with prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lisous-empire-collection).

**Implications** - Businesses that offer their clients products with eccentric qualities that can be used discretely will appeal to a large audience. Many consumers opt for products that can be enjoyed in a more private, as opposed to public setting.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.3/10
- Popularity: 55% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion)

## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Animal Print Fashion:** Opportunity for businesses to capitalize on the trend of animal print fashion by offering unique and discreet products.
- **Mix-and-match Styling:** Opportunity for businesses to provide ideas and inspiration for customers on how to mix and match prints in their wardrobe.
- **Unconventional Advertising:** Opportunity for businesses to stand out by using unconventional posing and layouts in advertising campaigns.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Fashion Retail:** Opportunity for fashion retailers to create and sell animal print fashion items.
- **Fashion Styling Services:** Opportunity for fashion stylists to provide mix-and-match styling services to customers.
- **Advertising and Marketing:** Opportunity for advertising agencies to create unique and unconventional advertising campaigns.

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