4 Floral-Print Alternatives That Are Trending for Spring

Brace yourselves: Word on the street is that florals are on their way out this spring. I’ll give you a moment to pick yourself up off the floor before we continue.

When @databutmakeitfashion uncovered the data deficit claiming that florals had decreased in popularity by 15% in the last month, I was initially shocked. Surely florals were as important to a spring wardrobe as sandals are to a summer one? At least, this is what I had been lead to believe.

There’s no denying that those first few weeks of spring fill our wardrobes with new-found energy and a desire to don the joy-sparking items that had been packed away for the winter months, with florals usually featuring heavily in this process. While I’d never go as far as to say that floral prints are out, I can understand that they just not be as prevalent in 2024 as they have been for previous springs. As with all fashion items, florals are destined to ebb and flow in popularity, and whilst florals might not ebb as much as other trends, they can’t always be on the up.

Filling the floral void, we’ve spotted four key prints that are are undeniably having a moment right now. Just as playful, fun and vibrant as any floral print, these motifs offer a fresh take on pattern for the spring months.

Embraced by the fashion crowd and trickling on to the high street, scroll on to see the four trending prints trying to give florals a run for their money this spring.

4 FLORAL PRINT ALTERNATIVES TAKING OFF THIS SPRING

1. ANIMAL EVERYTHING

Influencer styles a leopard print coat.

Style Notes: It’s no secret that leopard print is having a moment this season, but I’ve also noted that zebra and snakeskin prints are peaking like never before. With a fresh but timeless energy, fashion people are working in a little bit of animal print into all of their best outfits this spring.

Influencer styles snake skin boots.

Influencer wears a zebra print skirt.

SHOP THE TREND:

The Attico

Cheope Snake-Effect Leather Knee Boots

2. FRUIT SALAD FASHION

Influencer wears a dress with a cherry print.

Style Notes: The chicest way to get your five-a-day. Style on of the playful cherry dresses or opt for a juicy strawberry style to put a spring ’24 twist on your day-to-day styling.