Rixo's 'iconic' leopard print skirt is back in stock - I've worn mine all summer long and it will see you through autumn too

The bestselling 'Kelly' skirt is a bias-cut midi and a year-round wardrobe staple

Rixo Kelly leopard print skirt
(Image credit: Rixo)

Good news - the leopard print skirt you've spotted everywhere in the last few months is back in stock!

It's by one of the best British clothing brands, Rixo, and it should be top of your list if you're looking to curate an autumn capsule wardrobe. Despite what you might think about leopard print being a bold and statement print, this skirt really does act as a neutral. I bought mine back in March, and I've worn it for countless occasions with shirts, t-shirts, camisoles and waistcoats. And as the colder weather starts to creep up on us, I know I'm only going to get more wear out of it with cosy knits and knee high boots.

You don't need me to tell you how big the leopard print trend is right now. From jeans and dresses to ballet flats and coats, it's all over the high street. But if you were to only pick one piece, I'd say this versatile midi skirt is a great choice. At £185 it's a bit of an investment, but it's made from 100% silk, and the bias cut is super flattering. It's ludicrously easy to pack for trips away too - I took it on a holiday with hand luggage, but it could fit in a handbag, it's honestly so lightweight.

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Rixo was started back in 2015 by Henrietta Rix and Orlagh McCloskey and they've been going from strength to strength ever since. They have a huge flagship store on the King's Road in London that's well worth a visit, boasting a coffee counter, a cocktail bar, a vintage section, a bridal suite and an in-store seamstress.

Co-founder Henrietta explained to me why the Rixo leopard skirt is so beloved: "our Kelly leopard skirt is a personal favourite - I actually have it on today while I type!

"It’s such a versatile piece that can be styled in a variety of individual ways. We have used the exact same leopard print for the past nine years and see it as such a wearable, timeless and ageless print, we even joke that for us it is a neutral!

"The Kelly skirt is perfect to throw on at the weekends with a tee, to wear to work throughout all seasons but equally I’ve dressed mine up with a heel for nights out. I’ve had mine for 5 years and still wear it most weeks. It’s definitely my best item for value per wear!”

Kelly Midi Skirt

The Kelly is available in other prints too

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Celebrity fans of Rixo range from Holly Willoughy and Kate Middleton to Madonna and Reese Witherspoon, who wore one of their distinctive floral print dresses in an Instagram post this week.

They're currently having a huge warehouse sale too, so it's a great time to be shopping Rixo right now.

Caroline Parr
Digital Fashion Editor

Caroline is Digital Fashion Editor for woman&home, and has been a fashion writer and editor for ten years.

After graduating from the London College of Fashion, she has spent the last decade tracking down and writing about celebrity outfits, covering events ranging from the Met Gala to the King’s Coronation.

She has an encyclopaedic knowledge of brands, but always likes to know about new and under the radar labels. She’s originally from Liverpool, and outside of work, her great loves are leopard print and her lively but adorable cocker spaniel, Ghillie.