Elite Traveler September-October 2016

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Dennis Basso's modern "grunge queen" wears natural lippi coat over silk dress

TAKE THREE/// LEOPARD PRINT ACCESSORIES If a leopard print coat is too much to handle, test the waters with a spotted accessory…

LUXE LEOPARD

The fashion world has long considered leopard to be another neutral and this season kicked its obsession with the print into high gear. The pinnacle of this trend? A leopard-spotted fur coat. New York designer and furrier Dennis Basso channeled a modern grunge queen with a silk charmeuse lace dress worn under a natural lippi coat. In Paris at Givenchy, Riccardo Tisci showed a printed calf jacket with a fox collar, giving the print a high-fashion twist. Dennis Basso natural lippi coat, $35,000, Dennis Basso New York, Maria D'Este, +1 212 794 4500. Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci leopard-printed, mix-fur coat, $16,750, Neiman Marcus New York

GIANVITO ROSSI Gianvito Rossi is known for his sky-high heels. This leopard print makes a classic calf-hair pump seriously sexy, without being too over the top. $965, available online from net-a-porter.com

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN If you only have his shoes you are missing out. Christian Louboutin has been putting a design emphasis on his handbags. We love the patent leather leopard-print miniaudère. $1,500, available online from christianlouboutin.com

CARTIER No one can resist Cartier’s iconic panthère jewelry. This 18K yellow gold ring with black lacquer and tsavorite garnet eyes will keep you spot on trendwise. $15,700, Cartier Fifth Avenue Mansion, +1 800 227 8437