As with the passing of all great artists, their creations exponentially increase in value immediately after their death and their legacy lives on for much longer after that.
It might yet still be too early to say that of the late British designer Alexander McQueen (who passed away in February of this year), but one thing’s for sure: his creative mind has sparked yet another trend this time in the form of the reptile print.
On the covers of magazines, on the backs of celebrities, on the red carpet – these are just some of the high-profile places that the reptile print has recently been spotted. I’ve also been seeing it on headbands, bags, scarves and even on athletic sneakers, and of course, if reptile print accessories are in the vicinity, reptile print dresses can’t be too far away.
So, inspired by Alexander McQueen’s $3,000 reptile print dress, here are five alternatives for $300 or less. Not only are these dresses “style on a shoestring”, but these also show that you can wear reptile print no matter what the occasion:
For a date or a night out
Diane von Furstenberg Ferdon Dress, $298.00
For a semi-formal event
Elie Tahari Harlow Dress, $214.20
For a party
Laundry By Shelli Segal Snake Print Button Front Shirt Dress, $200.34
For everyday
Joie Melina Snake Dress, $118.00
For work
DKNYC Reptile Riot Print System Dress, $90.00