“THEthe cobra is not a snake” He sang Donatella Rector in the eighties, alluding to its… supernatural properties. Similarly, the strongest trend of the moment, the snake print that closely mimics the skin of pythons and reptiles, stands out in Spring-Summer 2023, outclassing its feline colleagues, from leopard to tiger.
Even the zebra succumbs to the grip of the so-called “python”, which for the current season tightens a wide range of clothing and accessories.
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In an era where exotic leather (and more) is rightly set aside by designers in favor of rigorously faketo the full benefit of sustainability and species protection, snake-effect prints creep effortlessly into the 2023 wardrobeclutching dresses, tops, skirts, and above all bags and shoes.
Albino cobra effect: the most chic
Respect for nature can be seen right from the colourways, neutral and faithful, as far as possible, to reality. Rather than the more dangerous species, the snake print looks safe, with nuances ranging from the classic dark grey/black And white to the milk and honey – the typical tint of cobra. Abandoned the rare Burmese red pythons, the green Morelia viridis and the lethal Black Mambathe exception that proves the rule is thealbino cobra effectnot only one of the rarest snakes, but also one of the most sought-after animal prints of the season for its inherent minimalism.
The snake print mini dress, Saint Laurent.
The Spring-Summer 2023 must-haves in snake print
The purchase for Spring-Summer 2023 not to be missed? A pair of denim-cut snake print trousers (The Attic, Bimba Y Lola) – perfect with a simple white t-shirt. This is the right time to be daring with a snakeskin-effect minidress, simple and with an A-line cut, as she teaches Saint Laurent. A notable motif corresponds to a linear silhouette: this is demonstrated by the selection of the season’s “python” shoes, which on the one hand take up the immediate Tex-Mex inspiration (such as the “refined” Mexican boots by Acne Studios) on the other they veer on bon ton, with slingbacks (Rejina Pyo) and sandals with thin straps (Khaite).
The snake effect ankle boots by Acne Studios.
The python bags section is still one of the few that still experiments with real animal skins, but decidedly cheaper versions that mimic the animal’s coat abound, such as the vegan bag by Themoire.
The pieces for those who want to stand out: the snake-print trench coat with ocher shades (Study stand), to be worn over a contrasting total black outfit, and a bikini like a real… lizard (Oseree), complete with a scale-effect fabric that reflects the sunlight.
A look by Khaite SS23, with a snake-effect trench coat (Photo: Spotlight Launchmetrics).
How to combine the snake print in Spring-Summer 2023
Aggressive, with character. To be worn with extreme personality. The snake print in 2023 leaves room for the imagination. Perfect with denim and basicsto be avoided with brilliant decorations and digressions – rather, the mix with laceto recall the sexy second cue athlete And Victoria Beckhamit’s trendy. It’s also best not to mix it with others animalier: sooner or later, the cobra gets the better of them all, endowed with a venom powerful enough to kill an elephant, let alone a zebra.
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