How Celebs in Their 40s, 50s and 60s Are Styling Animal Print Shoes
Animal print footwear, including snakeskin and leopard patterns, is trending for fall 2026 across various age demographics. Celebrities like Mindy Kaling and Regina King have been spotted styling these bold patterns in high-end fashion contexts.
Why it matters
Fashion trends influence consumer spending and retail strategies in the apparel and footwear industries.
There’s no denying that animal prints - including big cat and reptilian patterns alike - are taking over fashion. This extends to footwear, with reptilian boots on the rise for fall 2026, as seen on designer runways and at showcases earlier this year. More unconventional patterns, like zebra and Dalmatian , were trending, especially in thong sandal form, at Copenhagen Fashion Week.
Let it be known that the footwear trend isn’t just for Gen Z: celebrities in their 40s, 50s and 60s, from Mindy Kaling to Angela Bassett, have recently embraced the wild look. Ahead, find inspiration in how they styled animal print heels . You May Also Like Related Stories Priyanka Chopra Jonas Takes the Minimalist Route With Barely-there Sandals to Complement A.W.A.K.E. Mode Dress Margaret Qualley Takes Chanel's Barely-a-Shoe Heels to 'The Dog Stars' Premiere
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