From years of the Clean Girl aesthetic, where minimalism, perfection and sameness dominated trends and social media, society is beginning to feel a collective desire for self-expression. We are living in a historical moment marked by uncertainty and instability, where there is a growing need for playfulness, personality and boldness.
In this context, the animalier trend is making a comeback, but in a completely different form from the one we are familiar with.
Animalier in the early 2000s fashion
In the early 2000s, animalier was a symbol of audacity and sexuality: provocative, excessive and often intentionally kitsch. Roberto Cavalli’s iconic leopard-print silhouettes dominated runways and celebrity wardrobes, alongside Dolce & Gabbana’s bold coats and accessories.
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Roberto Cavalli SS05 |
The new animal print on fashion runways
Today, however, animalier is evolving beyond the classic leopard print, still often perceived as loud or extravagant. Spotted on recent fashion week runways, tiger and zebra prints are emerging as the new interpretation of the animal print trend: softer, more neutral and unexpectedly versatile additions to everyday outfits.
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Fendi FW25 |
Animalier beyond fashion: interiors and home décor
But animalier is also moving beyond fashion into everyday spaces, appearing in furniture, decorative objects and home décor. Through craftsmanship, what was once considered a loud and chaotic pattern is being transformed into texture, tactility and sophisticated detail.
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Handmade objects carry traces of imperfection: organic lines, irregular brushstrokes and woven textures that restore a sense of humanity often lost in mass production. In these pieces, animalier loses its artificial sharpness and regains something more instinctive, almost as if the pattern naturally emerged from the material itself.
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Animalier as texture, not just print
The new animalier is less about print and more about texture, movement and materiality: an expression of a world that feels wild, layered and emotionally driven.
We are witnessing a shift away from marble interiors, soft palettes and ultra-curated minimalism towards spaces and objects that feel more personal, expressive and alive. Objects are no longer simply present within a space: they carry character, emotion and individuality.
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Perhaps this is why the animalier trend resonates again today. Less about excess and more about personality, less “mob wife” and more curated eclecticism, animalier is no longer just a print, but a way to bring movement, tactility and self-expression into everyday life.
At TA-DAAN, we see this shift reflected in a new generation of handcrafted objects, jewelry and home décor pieces where animal-inspired patterns are reinterpreted through craftsmanship. From decorative objects to wearable pieces, the animalier aesthetic becomes something more intimate, collectible and artistic: a celebration of creativity, materiality and handmade design.
