New Fashion Trends Take A Walk On The Wild Side (NAPSA)—Aquick look inside today’s fashion magazines reveals top designers showing off their animal instincts more and more. From runwayto real life, wildlife prints are a fashion “must” and include everything from butterflies to zebra stripes. In fact, most fashion experts say this season’s hot styles are a mixture of bohemian and wild safari. Tiger and zebra prints, jun- gle patterns, and tunics with detailed embellishments are a must-have fashion look that anyone can wear. Here are sometips that will help you pull it off: Stylists say that wearingsafari animal prints, especially leopard, is a great way to adda bold, fashionable edge to your wardrobe. e If it’s a transformation you're looking for, the butterfly motif is also taking flight in the fashion industry and can be seen on @ everything from shoes to hair clips, bags, tops and even gowns. Celebrities are catching on to the craze, as can be seen in the pages terns are a must-have fashion * Butterflies have beguntoflut- featuring animal elements in the dence that follows, some brands eye out for include snakeskin accessories and sleek, African- SEASON’S HOT STYLES—Jungle pat- of beauty and fashion magazines. look that anyone can wear. ter from fashion into other industries as well. Because butterflies symbolize freedom and the confi- coming months. Other hot trends to keep an have selected it as an icon. Most recently, Stayfree has incorporated a pretty butterfly logo to its fun, aqua-colored Dry Max pack- aging. So if you’re looking for a way to energize your wardrobe, stylists say to incorporate a but- terfly element—whether it’s a handbag,top, scarf or pin. The animal trend reaches beyond leopards and butterflies. Fashionistas can expect to see a lot more clothes and accessories inspired separates, as well as real and fake fur adorning jack- ets, sweaters and more. Luxe fabrics like croc and shearling and even fox fur collars were all the rage at recent fashion shows and are expected to hit the racks in the coming months. Whenit comes to fashion, it’s a jungle out there. Remember, with these bold safari-style prints and accessories, be careful not to overdo it. Sometimes, less is more.
