Make it work for work: Animal prints

From Fendi’s ladylike top-handle styles and Calvin Klein’s western-inspired chain bag to By Far’s kitsch faux-croc mules, exotic accessories are an effortless way to elevate your day-to-day default. Take your styling cues from Lithuanian model Giedrė Dukauskaitė (who became our new style crush over fashion month) and keep the rest of your outfit subdued so your animal-print piece becomes the hero.

Thanks to fashion buyer Lisa Aiken, we now have irrefutable proof that nothing lifts an all-black outfit quite like a leopard-print coat. Shrugging head-turning outerwear on over a muted outfit is a sure-fire way to master the art of office style, as well as trans-seasonal dressing. The androgynous cut of By Malene Birger’s design makes a compelling contrast to a wide-leg suit.

Gabriela Hearst reimagined workwear classics such as the blouse and pencil skirts by casting them in leopard print, while Ganni and We Are Leone channeled ’70s glamour in the form of exotic wrap dresses. These covetable pieces combine alluring prints with clean lines and fuss-free designs, helping you to smash the glass ceiling in style.