Ashish AW09

Ashish AW09

When it comes to animal prints, leopard was usually fashion's print of choice but now the leopards have been knocked off their top spot and zebras are now the animal of the moment.

Prada used the black and white stripes on skirts in it's spring/summer collection while Matthew Williamson and Ashish used it in their autumn/winter shows. Matthew put it on shoe-boots in his collection while Ashish went zebra crazy putting it on skirts, dresses and jumpers.

Celebrities have got in on the act too, Cheryl Cole wore an Olivia Rubin striped dress to a Girls Aloud book launch back in October and Katy Perry has been spotted in a zebra jumpsuit from good old H&M.

This is a safe way to do animal prints as the monochrome colour palette will suit everyone, but if it's still a bit too much for you a stripey bag or belt here and there will mean you can get your zebra fix in a more subtle way.

We found these lush pumps from Asos for just £14.75 and a cute bag by Mischa Barton, £19.75.

If you do want to go all out with the print though how about this Topshop vest, £28 or Jane Norman dress, £45. Hey if it's good enough for Cheryl it's certainly good enough for us.

FemaleFirst - Jessica Watson