I'd like to say that years of attending fashion shows makes you less insecure about what you're wearing but, sadly, that isn't the case in my experience. As well as seeing posts about people's 'outfit prep' and being reminded about the one decent shirt at the bottom of your laundry basket, you've also got to think about the phalanx of street-style photographers. I'm a big fan of sticking to what you know but dialling up the drama ever-so-slightly. That's why I'm banking on a pair of the best leopard-print jeans, rather than my trusty mom jeans or horseshoe jeans.
The cyclical popularity of leopard-print and animal-print jeans ties in with the trending mob-wife aesthetic that's currently got everyone talking. Think opulent drama meets unapologetic ruthlessness, mixed together with a dose of Y2K nostalgia thrown in for good measure. The mob-wife trend takes cues from the larger-than-life glamour of 90s crime - we're talking fur trimmed coats, block heels and of course statement leopard-print. It's maximalism at its finest.
However, mob-wives aren't the only reason for the animal print renaissance. Scandi style is also to blame, with its playful, mix-and-match style dressing. The Scandi take on leopard print is decidedly more carefree and champions that more-is-more, by pairing leopard print with stripes and bold reds, pinks and yellows. Plus, we saw numerous autumn/winter 2024 winter offerings in the print (as well as cheetah) from brands like Versace, Ganni, Isabel Marant and Dior, proving the trend is here to stay.
Leopard print is so ubiquitous that it's become something of a neutral (especially in the context of our favourite Scandi influencers), which means you can think of these as normal jeans with a bit of added flavour. As they are a statement by themselves, I often pair animal print jeans with simpler pieces, such as a long-sleeved cream top while keeping things snazzy with a snake-print bag and red scarf. It's all about balance, after all.
Best Leopard Print Jeans Of 2025, At A Glance
Best overall leopard print jeans: Cargo Jeans, £100 on Damson Madder
Best budget leopard print jeans: Animal Print Wide Leg Jeans, £45 on M&S
Best straight leg leopard print jeans: Leopard Print Tapered Straight Leg Jeans, £69 on Nobody's Child
Best stretch leopard print jeans: Baum Und Pferdgarten, Nara Leopard-Print Denim Jeans, £160 on Coggles
Best splurge-worthy leopard print jeans: Leopard Denim Stary Jeans, £220.50 on Ganni
The exact animal print jeans I'm currently obsessing over are from Copenhagen's Baum Und Pferdgarten, which is famous for its playful prints, knits and silhouettes. Other great options include the viral Damson Madder Leopard Cargo Jeans, £100 as well as more high-street options from Boden, Albaray and AllSaints. Ganni's famous barrel-legged jeans also come in slightly faded leopard spots if you're into that style.
Come rain or shine, I'm going to be wearing my leopard print jeans on repeat with a mixture of cable-knit jumpers or tees, cowboy boots or sandals, oversized coats or denim jackets.
How we chose the best leopard print jeans
Deciding on which pairs of animal print jeans would make the cut was no small task. Starting with a shortlist of 20 pairs from designer gems and high street jeans, only 12 made our buying guide. Each pair of leopard print jeans was carefully considered when it came to fabric quality, print vibrancy, fit, comfort, and perhaps most crucially, how they slot into a wardrobe - nobody has the time for tricky styling. Every style is also ranked as 'best' for something, whether that be 'best petite jeans' or 'best skinny jeans'. The result? A buying guide bursting with the best of the best leopard print jeans, from trusted brands and lots of high street mavens.
Shop the best leopard print jeans below.
Shop: The Best Leopard Print Jeans
Damson Madder Leopard Jeans
Best overall leopard print jeans
Damson Madderdamsonmadder.com
Damson Madder's leopard jeans are one for the history books. Its original leopard print jeans went viral on social media as it was one of the first brands to take animal print to the next level by making it into a pair of jeans. Damson Madder's cargos feature a similar design, with added pockets and side strap detailing. The jeans are so good, in fact, fashion commerce writer Gemma Lavers says: 'Damson Madder's leopard jeans are perhaps the blueprint of animal-print jeans and when I got my hands on a pair I was so excited to try them. Honestly, they live up to the hype - the cargos are so comfy - the only drawback is the waist does come up quite small.'
Pros
- Unique cargo design rather than traditional jeans
- Flattering high-rise fit
Cons
- Sizing comes up particularly small
| Sizes | UK 6-20 |
| Material | Recycled cotton, Cotton |
M&S Animal Print Wide Leg Jeans
Best budget leopard print jeans
M&S www.marksandspencer.com
A pair of leopard print jeans for under £45? It's practically unheard of. Perhaps the best part about these M&S jeans isn't just the price, either, they also come in three different lengths to suit most heights; short, regular and long. Grazia's shopping editor, Julia Harvey, is pictured wearing the M&S style, which feature five-pockets, zip fastening and 100% cotton composition.
Pros
- Zip fastening for ease
- Available in various lengths: short, regular and long
- Made from a stretchy denim
Cons
- The wide-legs are very wide so if you prefer a straighter style this might not be the best option
| Sizes | UK 6-20 |
| Material | Cotton |
Nobody's Child Leopard Print Jeans
Best straight leg leopard print jeans
Nobody's Child www.nobodyschild.com
Nobody's Child has celebrity fans like Holly Willoughby and Fearne Cotton, and these straight leg jeans are designed with a slight stretch, belt loops and five-pocket style. Nobody's Child jeans always come up slightly larger, so you might want to consider sizing down. Grazia's fashion commerce writer, Gemma Lavers, owns the jeans and says: 'if you want your leopard jeans to have more a straight-leg as opposed to a the typical wide-leg, the Nobody's Child jeans are great for that. However, I'm 5'4 and these jeans are even short on me (this rarely happens) so beware if you're taller, they might come up slightly cropped.'
Pros
- Stylish tapered leg
- Made from a denim that's not too rigid but also not too stretchy
- Flattering high-rise waist
Cons
- Sizing and length comes up slightly small
| Sizes | UK 4-18 |
| Material | Organic cotton, Elastane |
Baum Und Pferdgarten Nara Leopard-Print Jeans
Best stretch leopard print jeans
Coggleswww.coggles.com
Nobody likes to feel trapped in their jeans, and this pair from Baum Und Pferdgarten are super stretchy, which means you won't have to feel like that again (at least not in these jeans). Again, a super baggy, wide-leg style, these jeans would look great styled with a pop of red or pink. Grazia's senior fashion news editor, Natalie Hammond, is pictured below wearing her own pair of Baum Und Pferdgarten - a pair of jeans she speaks very highly of.
Pros
- Made from a stretchy denim fabric
- Features a dropped crotch for comfort
- Elasticated waist for a roomy feel
Cons
- Only one leg length available
| Sizes | UK 6-14 |
| Material | Organic cotton, Elastane |
Best splurge-worthy leopard print jeans
Ganni www.ganni.com
If you're on the hunt for a higher-end pair of leopard print jeans, you're going to want to head to Ganni. Its jeans feature a classic five-pocket design, zip closure and belt loops, plus its jeans are always on the baggier side - perfect for pairing with oversized t-shirts and chunky knits.
Pros
- Made from 100% recycled material
- On-trend barrel-leg design
Cons
- Not available in different lengths
| Sizes | 24-32 Inch waist |
| Material | Organic cotton |
Best wide leg leopard print jeans
H&M www2.hm.com
If you want your leopard jeans to have a really wide, voluminous fit, then this H&M style might be the best pick. The Wide Jean is a popular style for the brand and is available in over 10 different washes, including a light beige leopard print. Style with a vintage sweatshirt and New Balance trainers.
Pros
- On-trend wide-leg design
- Features five handy pockets
Cons
- Sizing comes up slightly small according to reviewers
| Sizes | UK 4-22 |
| Material | Cotton |
Best low-rise leopard print jeans
Jaded London jadedldn.com
Jaded London say the Colossus Jeans are its take on the iconic baggy jean silhouette loved during the 90s and early 00s. And, it's fair to say you can definitely see elements of that through the design of the jeans, like the low rise waist, tonal stitching and wide-leg design.
Pros
- Available in a range of animal prints
- Clever knee darts for a more tailored look
- Low-rise fit
Cons
- Washing often can lead to colour fading in these jeans
| Sizes | 24-34 Inch waist |
| Material | Cotton |
Best barrel leg leopard print jeans
Abercrombie & Fitchwww.abercrombie.com
Fashion commerce writer, Gemma Lavers, is already a fan of this style of Abercrombie jeans and says the barrel leg style from Abercrombie 'make for the perfect petite jean.' Now, to add to the collection of already covetable denim washes comes a leopard print style.
Pros
- Available in three different lengths: short, regular and long
- On-trend barrel-leg style
- Relaxed waist so the jeans don't dig in
Cons
- Can be difficult to get hold due to popularity
| Sizes | 24-34 Inch waist |
| Material | Cotton |
Best slim leopard print jeans
Mint Velvetmintvelvet.com
Haven't you heard? Skinny jeans are back and leopard print has also infiltrated this style of jean too. This pair from Mint Velvet are a good choice, as they're made out of a comfortable stretch fabric, with a high-rise fit and ankle-grazing hems. Skinny jeans can be harder to style than its baggier counterparts, so stick to a bodysuit and knee-high boots or ballet flats.
Pros
- Available in three lengths: short, regular and long
- Skinny fit
- High-rise waist
Cons
- The skinny jean style isn't for everyone
| Sizes | UK 6-18 |
| Material | Cotton, Elastane, Polyester |
Best turn-up leopard print jeans
Anthropologiewww.anthropologie.com
Another barrel jean style makes the list, after all it's the most popular jean style as of right now, except this pair feature a cool turn-up at the hem. Anthropologie's leopard print jeans feature a high-rise waist that are designed to sit above the belly button, and a voluminous style. Style with a Peter Pan collar blouse and chunky loafers.
Pros
- On-trend turn-up hem
- High-rise waist that sits above your belly button
- Barrel-style which means it widens at the thigh and tapers at the ankle
Cons
- No choice of different leg lengths
| Sizes | 25-32 Inch waist |
| Material | Cotton |
Best petite leopard print jeans
Next www.next.co.uk
Another affordable pair of leopard print jeans comes from Next. These jeans have an easy-to-style straight leg, as well as lots of pockets and a zip fastening. They also come in two different lengths, regular and petite.
Pros
- Straight-leg style
- Made from a pure cotton denim fabric
- Available in both regular and petite
Cons
- Some reviewers have said the denim is quite stiff
| Sizes | UK 4-20 |
| Material | Cotton |
Best dark leopard print jeans
All Saintswww.allsaints.com
If you're looking to splurge a little more on a pair of leopard print jeans, then look no further than this pair from All Saints. With a high-rise, easy fit, raw hems and long-dropped crotch, the brand offers a more relaxed (and cool) iteration of the leopard trouser, and one with a darker wash too. There's also a matching denim jacket if you want to go full animal print.
Pros
- Cool long-dropped crotch
- Laid-back raw hems
- The wide-leg isn't too oversized which means the jeans will still flatter
Cons
- Quite a dark leopard wash
| Sizes | 25-32 Inch waist |
| Materials | Organic cotton, Cotton |
Leopard Print Jeans FAQs
Are leopard-print jeans in style?
Leopard print jeans have certainly reaffirmed their status as a wardrobe staple in the last year. Once considered bold, this iconic pattern has evolved into a somewhat versatile neutral. Fashion houses like Prada have showcased leopard coats, and high street brands like Damson Madder, Ganni and M&S have all seen its iterations of the leopard jeans become must-have items.
How to style leopard print jeans?
eBay's pre-loved style director, Amy Bannerman, has some notes about styling leopard jeans after she predicted the print to be one of the leading trends of autumn/winter 2025. 'Leopard print jeans are a statement item so should be thought of as the starting point of the outfit so keep everything else simple and in darker tones. This stops the look from getting too busy and keeps the focus on the jeans. To stop the jeans looking dated, go for looser or straight leg styles rather than skinnies.' Bannerman also says to steer away from pairing leopard with other bold prints. 'I prefer to keep leopard print understated, avoiding an overly 'done' look. I'm quite particular about the print and prefer prints that resemble a real leopard, steering clear of abstract or pony-style variations, as they tend to look more expensive and timeless. I'll be styling my leopard-print pieces with men's suit trousers, my Prada loafers, and a men's sweater.'
Is leopard print classy?
Looking classy in leopard print is all about mastering the art of subtlety and sophistication. The key is to keep it sleek and let the print take centre stage. Opt to style with timeless silhouettes - like a black turtleneck or silky blouse.
What complements leopard print?
eBay's pre-loved style director, Amy Bannerman weighs in on pieces that complement leopard. 'Leopard print is a huge trend for AW25, reaffirming its status as a timeless fashion staple. It has been reimagined for this season as huge oversized fluffy coats, and my favourite new iteration was on the runway at Khaite where we saw this luxe animal print top-to-toe. I love a masculine shape leopard coat with some vintage Levi's and a black cashmere crew neck.'
Can you wear leopard print with denim?
Absolutely - In fact, it's one of those effortlessly cool pairing fashion editor's rely on. Classic light wash blue denim acts as the perfect neutral when juxtaposed with leopard print, and will result in a look that feels polished, but not try-hard. A denim jacket thrown over leopard print trousers? Scandi-cool. A boxy denim crop top paired with leopard jeans? Chic.
Natalie Hammond is Grazia’s Senior Fashion News Editor. She loves winter, hates summer and can often be found writing about the weather (and what on earth to wear).
Gemma Lavers is a fashion commerce writer at Grazia, where she tracks down viral pieces and is as comfortable navigating the M&S new-in page as she is dissecting the latest celebrity look - yes, she can tell you exactly where a specific coat is from. When not writing, shopping or scrolling Instagram (find hers here), Gemma will likely be dreaming up her next holiday (and what she's going to wear).