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Animal prints have ruled the runway for decades — leopard, zebra, cheetah, you name it. But in 2025, fashion insiders are whispering about a new contender: wood grain print. It’s unexpected, earthy, and quietly avant-garde, and it’s already showing up on red carpets and runways.

🔥 The Trend

Wood grain print comes in two flavors:

• The literal: garments molded or printed to look like polished wood, corsets that mimic carved panels, and accessories that feel sculptural.
• The abstract: fabrics like moiré silk that evoke tree rings and natural textures, creating a softer, wearable illusion.

Designers are experimenting with both. Julie Kegels sent an actual wood-veneer dress down the runway, while Lithuanian designer Gabrielė Mockevičiūtė went viral on TikTok with oversized bags and corsets that looked whittled from timber. Even celebrities are in on it — Taylor Russell stunned at the 2024 Met Gala in a Loewe look that resembled carved wood, while Lizzo and Savannah James have both embraced the motif in past appearances.

🌍 Why Now?

Fashion is cyclical, but wood feels timely. In an era dominated by tech, AI, and hyper-industrial aesthetics, wood grain print is a return to nature. It’s tactile, grounding, and mythic — evoking forests, tree spirits, and a druid-like fall energy.

It also plays as a counterpoint to the animal print craze. Where leopard and zebra scream bold, wood grain whispers subtle rebellion. It’s a humane alternative, referencing nature without predation. And yes, there’s a retro nod too: think 1970s wood-paneled walls reimagined as couture.

👗 How to Wear It

• Full Send: Head-to-toe wood grain print. Striking, unexpected, and just as bold as animal print.
• Statement Piece: A wooden bag, brooch, or shoes. Sculptural accessories elevate even the simplest outfit.
• Subtle Touch: Moiré silk or textured fabrics that hint at wood without going literal.
• Mix & Match: Pair with florals for a secret garden vibe, or clash with futuristic metallics for contrast.

 

Celebs like Hailey Bieber have already been spotted in wood-inspired looks, proving it’s not just runway fantasy — it’s street style ready

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Wood grain print is fashion’s next big experiment. It’s earthy yet futuristic, nostalgic yet fresh. In a sea of cheetahs and zebras, wood is the print that makes you stop and look twice.