The safari trend is taking hold at Fashion Week [1], and I'm a big supporter for one key reason: it's a look that's up to your own interpretation. I'm sure you'd dress differently than me if I told you we were hitting up Serengeti National Park in Tanzania bright and early tomorrow morning. You might plan to take the sporty route, in khaki coloured cargo shorts and sport sandals, and I could go for sharply tailored separates in shades of green, tan, or rust. You can also take the safari trend a bit more literally, topping a utility jumpsuit with a leopard lined bucket hat. From the streets [2] to the Spring 2020 runways, ladies are going there. Well, not all the way to Tanzania, but you catch my drift.
Irina Shayk exhibited a subtle take on the style at Brandon Maxwell's show [3] — her wool, camel blazer and olive leather slacks were a natural pairing in just the right colour scheme — and on the other end of the spectrum, Kate Spade New York's collection [4] was literally referred to as a city safari in the presentation notes, and there were oversize, sun-shielding hats at Self-Portrait that might as well have been accessorised with binoculars. The safari trend can be as extreme as you want it to be, though if you want to stay more subdued, you can just invest in a faint zebra print like POPSUGAR's own Laura Lajiness, who channelled her safari vibes in Ulla Johnson.
Below, immerse yourself in the fashion safari, then shop for some pieces that will actually take you there. Again, not all the way to Tanzania. My gosh, you're so gullible.
Fashion Week Spring 2020 Runway Trend: Safari at Self-Portrait
Self-Portrait Spring 2020
Fashion Week Spring 2020 Runway Trend: Safari at Kate Spade New York
Kate Spade New York Spring 2020 [6]
Fashion Week Spring 2020 Runway Trend: Safari at Rag & Bone
Rag & Bone Spring 2020
Fashion Week Spring 2020 Runway Trend: Safari at Ulla Johnson
Ulla Johnson Spring 2020
Fashion Week Spring 2020 Runway Trend: Safari at R13
R13 Spring 2020
Fashion Week Spring 2020 Runway Trend: Safari at Brandon Maxwell
Brandon Maxwell Spring 2020 [7]
Street Style Trend at Fashion Week: Safari Dressing
Utility jumpsuit + tan leather pouch
Street Style Trend at Fashion Week: Safari Dressing
Cargo pants + waist bag + tan sweater
Street Style Trend at Fashion Week: Safari Dressing
Zebra sweater + utility trousers
Street Style Trend at Fashion Week: Safari Dressing
Khaki pants + flat sandals
Street Style Trend at Fashion Week: Safari Dressing
Green cotton separates + sunglasses
Street Style Trend at Fashion Week: Safari Dressing
Olive tones + flip-flops
Street Style Trend at Fashion Week: Safari Dressing
Animal print bucket hat + jumpsuit
Street Style Trend at Fashion Week: Safari Dressing
Snake print pants + bucket hat
Shop the Trend
Ulla Johnson Cici Cardigan [8] ($525)
Zara Poplin Set
Zara Poplin Blouse With Darts [9] ($70) and Zara Poplin Pants [10] ($90)
Mango Stirrup Leather Bag
Mango Stirrup Leather Bag [11] ($200)
Tory Burch Twill Safari Shirt Women
Tory Burch Twill Safari Shirt Women [12] ($448)
Chloé Asymmetric pleated stretch wool-twill midi dress
Chloé - Asymmetric pleated stretch wool-twill midi dress [13] ($3,495)
Naeem Khan Jungle Print Overcoat
Naeem Khan Jungle Print Overcoat [14] ($2,295)
Frederikke Animal-Print Linen Bucket Hat by Faithfull The Brand
Frederikke Animal-Print Linen Bucket Hat by Faithfull The Brand [15] ($90)
pull&bear cargo pants with a ring at the waist
pull&bear cargo pants with a ring at the waist [16] ($40)
ASOS DESIGN Curve midi belted shirt dress in slub
ASOS DESIGN Curve midi belted shirt dress in slub [17] ($56)
Zimmermann Resistance Safari Short
Zimmermann Resistance Safari Short [18] ($475)
ELOQUII Button Down Shirt
ELOQUII Button Down Shirt [19] ($60)
Miaou Kai Jacket
Miaou Kai Jacket [20] ($295)
I.AM.GIA Dagger Pant
I.AM.GIA Dagger Pant [21] ($89)
Albus Lumen Safari belted cotton shirt
Albus Lumen Safari belted cotton shirt [22] ($289)
Sea Tula Cargo Shorts
Sea Tula Cargo Shorts [23] ($250)