9.28.2011

Animal Print Week Part One

Ava Gardner



Animal Prints are a classic. They've been around since the days when brave hunters went off to kill things, and women decided to feel pretty. But is it Okay?

Sometimes, when I'm advising on the uses of AP I warn against the all-too-easy to wander into sector of Lisa Rinnaville.


If you used to watch award shows back when Joan Rivers was still allowed on major networks and E! was just a fledgling channel then you know what I mean.






The woman is a self-confessed AP Addict. And she does not wear it well.






I admit that using someone so obviously Crackers is a bit dramatic, but you cannot look past her obvious abuse of this fine print. You know what this red carpet needs? Claws and Growls. Guess what I'm adding to my sheer leopard bodysuit? A skirt of feathers. Suck on that Black Swan!






But is there a way to do this right? Since we're seeing a resurgence in AP in the coming fashion seasons, I thought I'd make a post each day illustrating the ins and outs of this key print.

I leave you with some glorious examples of Animal Print Gone Wrong. Until tomorrow!



Gaucho Pants




Paz de la Huerta in a dress of ill-proportions



Khloe Kardashian in a long-sleeved, mock-neck, Tube Dress of Doom.



Kim Kardashian committing retinal assault in a jumpsuit.



Katie "Jordan" Price proving my 'no boots' point.



Leggings. Really?