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YEAR OF THE SNAKE: 5 WAYS TO WEAR SNAKESKIN

By Jazmin Duribe, 29 January 2025

Happy Year of the Snake to all who observe! 29 January marks the Lunar New Year in the Chinese zodiac calendar, and 2025 is the Year of the Snake. Traditionally, you'd wear brand-new clothes to ring in the New Year (we've got fresh drops for that), with red being one of the most popular colours to choose from because of its association with good fortune and prosperity. But, animal print is trending right now, so why not take inspiration from some of our favourite (faux) Python-printed looks?

Woman in snakeskin co-ord. | ASOS Style Feed

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A CO-ORD IS ALWAYS A GOOD IDEA

If you want to look put-together with minimal effort, a co-ord is that girl. Featuring unmatched versatility and a plethora of styling options, we love the print clash with the classic stripe shirt peeking through the fluffy collar. If a simpler look is more your aesthetic, style with a tonal cardie and knee-high boots instead.

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Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker walking across the road. | ASOS Style Feed

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ROCKSTAR GIRLFRIEND-CODED

Nothing screams 'I’m with the band' more than an all-black leather look. Make like Kourtney Kardashian and opt for a darker snakeskin print to maximise the rock-chick vibes. Don't forget your mega platform boots and tinted shades to block out the paps – it's a lifestyle, after all.

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THE HERO ITEM

You don’t need to go top-to-toe snake print to make a statement. Choose a hero item and build your look around that. Keep the rest of the outfit simple with fresh tailored trousers and futuristic sunglasses for cool-girl appeal.

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Similar: Mango snake print shirt in grey, £30

Dua Lipa wearing snakeskin jacket | ASOS Style Feed

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IT'S ALL IN THE OUTERWEAR

Let's be honest, if you live in the UK, you're going to be wearing your coat A LOT. So, why not make it a coat worth shouting about? Do it like Dua and add some flair to any dressed down look with a snakeskin coat. Thrown over joggers for your weekend coffee run? Yes. With jeans and a jumper for girls night? Yes. On top of *that* birthday dress? You know the answer...

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Woman holding snakeskin bag | ASOS Style Feed

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Tired of big slouchy bags? No, we're not either. From the runways to the street-style mavens, we haven’t been able to escape the appetite for the slouchy bags. Not only do they add that effortless-yet-dressy touch to a look, but they're also super practical – you can defo fit your makeup, phone and more in there. Tip: pull out colours in the snakeskin print to incorporate into your look for an elevated feel (with little effort).

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Similar: Topshop Sameena bow knot shoulder bag in snake print, £28.00