There is plenty of animal prints around on the high street at the moment but it’s a difficult trend to pull off. My top tip is go down the Leopard Print Bags route to avoid any kind of Bet Lynch moments. I’ve been around many of the best high street and designer brands to put together this ultimate guide to the best animal print bags available for 2011. Following my best buys you will find an online store featuring even more great bags.
I’ve included handbags here for every taste and budget. So weather your looking for a small evening bag or a large tote you should find it here.
There is nothing trashy about this amazing Lulu Guinness Pollyanna handbag. I adore the Pollyanna shape as I’m quite partial to vintage inspired frame bags and it seems I’m not the only one as the Large Pollyanna is reportedly Lulu Guinness’s favourite shaped bag from her collection. It’a a great size with dimensions of 18 cms wide at 35 cms tall. The clasp is made from Perspex for a real vintage finish. Price £795.00. CLICK HERE NOW TO SHOP FOR THE GORGEOUS POLLYANNA AT LULU GUINNESS
Don’t worry if you don’t have the budget to blow on a Lulu Guinness Pollyanna there are plenty of more affordable Leopard Print bags available on the high street. Fiorelli are opting for shades of grey on there Vanilla range of handbags. If your looking for an animal print evening bag look no further than this Fiorelli Vanilla Small Clutch or for every day use you may prefer the large shoulder bag. This elegant clutch bag features a thin shoulder strap and chain detail for a fashion forward look. Price £39.00.
If your looking for a high fashion animal print bag just to use on a night out then chances are you don’t want to pay the earth. This Garcia Animal Sequin Clutch is cheap enough to just use once. Available to buy at Fashion Union who are renowned for affordable fashion. Let’s face there is nothing more glam than a clutch bag for a night out. Price £10.00.
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The Leopard print bags we’ve featured so far have largely been special occasion bags or suitable for a night out on the town. If however your looking for animal print bags for everyday use your going to need something that is a practical size, something like this Lipsy Leopard Bowler Bag. A grey bowling bag with grey animal print panels on the front pocket and top seam. Price £40.00.
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Of all the animal print handbags that I have featured so far this is my favourite. This Zebra Print Clutch bag is from Karen Millen and it looks sexy, glamorous and classy all at the same time. This bag is also available as an oversized shoulder bag. The Zebra Print is trimmed with contrasing snake print trim. It comes complete with a detachable shoulder strap which I would prob not use. It’s the perfect size with dimensions of 31 x 4 x 19 cms. made from genuine leather this clutch would just look amazing with an LBD. Keep things simple with this stunning bag. Price £135.00. CLICK HERE NOW TO SHOP FOR THIS AND OTHER STUNNING BAGS AT KAREN MILLEN
The Oasis website had 2 great Leopard Print Bags to choose from a small across the body bag or this gorgeous Mulberry inspired Dita Bag. If your a fan of the Mulberry classics or the Hermes Birkin Bag but you don’t have the budget then this is a stylish and affordable alternative. A large bag that is practical enough to use every day. Other colours are also available. Price £35.00.
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This Animalbag is a fabulous tote bag that features an all over tiger print with plain twin shoulder straps. It will look so stylish for winter over a plain coat. Available to buy at Moda In Pelle who also stock a gorgeous animal print clutch. Price £120.00.
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Miss Selfridge have a wide range of animal print bags to choose from including many styles that I haven’t seen elsewhere such as a holdall, doctors bag and this satchel. It isn’t genuine leather but it’s certainly lots of fun. If your looking for a fun but practical bag then maybe this is the one for you. Price £30.00.
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This Leopard Print across the body bag is one of the most stylish bags I’ve come across. It’s a vintage inspired flap over design and features a plaited shoulder strap. Inside you’ll find 3 compartments. Choose from 2 different animal prints, Leopard print as shown here or zebra print. Price £34.00.
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My top tip for carrying Leopard print and animal print bags is to keep what you are wearing as plain as possible. Certainly don’t mix prints and patterns and try to work with the colours and tones in the print.
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