Embrace your animal instinct, wear leopard.

The following is a piece I had to pen for a Job interview - on it's way toward the trash, I figured it may as well be given at least one platform...

A long held style staple for the fashion adventurous, leopard print has infiltrated its way into the wardrobes of our Juliets, but now we all want in on the action. Hold on to your snapback Romeo, cause this is a biggie; we officially deem it "cool" for manly folk to wear leopard print - but fear not, we are here to help you look a little less Stringfellow and a little more Drake.

For longer than we can recall the leopard print conundrum has been causing us to scratch our heads, bite our bottom lips and pace in and out of our wardrobes with that pesky leopard tee. Just like the 'real men don't wear pink' debate, the proud as a peacock print has got us all of a fluster, with men huddled in closet corners questioning their masculinity. But after a sit down, a few deep breaths and a cup of tea, we and our talented team of graphic designers have cracked it.

When incorporating animal print into a masculine aesthetic there is one rule to follow, like sugar in tea, the more you limit your use of it, the better it is for you. Tread with caution, introduce the print with care. Think leopard printed snapbacks with a contrast black peak or blue leopard Happy Socks peeping from coveted chinos in oatmeal or, and not for the faint hearted, a contrasting deep cherry.

If you are still weary of walking on the wild side, ombre leopard in somber tones and leopard motifs are your new best pals, team with skinny acid wash jeans and a Topman "Gage" Suede Gibson Shoe to capture this seasons sought after Brighton trend.

While there is a world of LMFAO fun to be had with this fash-forward print, sometimes only a classic will cut it. Slim fit shirts should be buttoned to the neck, whilst trousers should be straight cut and tailored. For the suit savvy, why not introduce an animal motif tie or a printed loafer a la Justin Beiber, Carmelo Anthony and Dwyane Wade who lead the way, putting the right foot forward in leopard high tops teamed with colour pop jeans and tuxedo jackets.

And as for accessories I hear you ask? If opting for leopard garments stick to vintage-look leather satchels or canvas rucksacks and ta da, a leopard can change its spots.