Bambicore Still Going Strong
Bambicore first crept into our wardrobes last fall and winter, when deer print started showing up as the slightly stranger, more interesting alternative to leopard and cow. Nearly a year later, it hasn’t disappeared , if anything, the options are getting better , which makes now a very good time to start stocking up for fall. Carelli’s Bambi goes all in on the fantasy, while Carmen Says makes the motif feel much less precious with balloon pants, denim and a tiny fawn-print skirt that lands somewhere between woodland creature and very good going-out clothes. Never Fully Dressed takes the print in a softer, more romantic direction with the Chocolate Deer Gaia Dress, the Burgundy Deer Maeva Skirt and icy blue versions that make the whole thing feel surprisingly grown-up. The secret to Bambicore’s staying power might be that deer print has stopped feeling like a novelty and started behaving almost like a new animal neutral. Add Revolve’s Jocelyn Jacket or temper the print with ATP Atelier’s polished Silea Hobo Bag, and you have the beginnings of a fall wardrobe that feels a lot more interesting than another round of leopard. Consider this your sign to get ahead of it before September does.
Bambicore Still Going Strong
Bambicore first crept into our wardrobes last fall and winter, when deer print started showing up as the slightly stranger, more interesting alternative to leopard and cow. Nearly a year later, it hasn’t disappeared , if anything, the options are getting better , which makes now a very good time to start stocking up for fall. Carelli’s Bambi goes all in on the fantasy, while Carmen Says makes the motif feel much less precious with balloon pants, denim and a tiny fawn-print skirt that lands somewhere between woodland creature and very good going-out clothes. Never Fully Dressed takes the print in a softer, more romantic direction with the Chocolate Deer Gaia Dress, the Burgundy Deer Maeva Skirt and icy blue versions that make the whole thing feel surprisingly grown-up. The secret to Bambicore’s staying power might be that deer print has stopped feeling like a novelty and started behaving almost like a new animal neutral. Add Revolve’s Jocelyn Jacket or temper the print with ATP Atelier’s polished Silea Hobo Bag, and you have the beginnings of a fall wardrobe that feels a lot more interesting than another round of leopard. Consider this your sign to get ahead of it before September does.
MISHO
Deer Brooch
Why it's worth it
A gold animal brooch that looks like it belongs in a museum gift shop (in the best way).
Vaillant
Drill Bustier Midi Dress
Available sizes
2 4 6
Why it's worth it
Fawn print that reads graphic, not costume.
ESTHÉ
Draped Printed Top
Available sizes
XS S M L XL
Why it's worth it
One bare shoulder, one capped — the top already picked a side.
ESTHÉ
One-Shoulder Twist Maxi Dress
Available sizes
XS S M L XL
Why it's worth it
One shoulder twist, one long slit, zero redundant moves.
Cult Gaia
Rene Sandal
Available sizes
5 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8 8.5 9.5 10 11
Why it's worth it
The floating brass heel is the whole point.
Cult Gaia
Aria Sandal
Available sizes
7.5 8 9 9.5
Why it's worth it
Pony hair on the heel — Bambi grew up.
Never Fully Dressed
Chocolate Deer Gaia Dress
Available sizes
M L XL XXL XXXL
Why it's worth it
The brown-and-blue spot combo is the unexpected detail that makes it.
Carmen Says
Wild Ecstasy Animal Print Top
Available sizes
XS S M L
Why it's worth it
Fawn print that's actually cool, not costume.
Carmen Says
Deer Print Denim Jeans
Available sizes
L
Why it's worth it
Deer spots, vertical seams, snap hems — three surprises, one jean.
Carmen Says
Bambi Noir Animal Print Balloon Pants
Available sizes
XS S M L
Why it's worth it
Bambi as a trouser. Somehow it works.
Reformation
Sofia East West Shoulder Bag
Why it's worth it
Fawn-spot calf hair that makes all your other bags look boring.
Tyler Mcgillivary
Somewhere Skirt
Available sizes
XS S M L XL XXL XXXL XXXXL
Why it's worth it
A photorealistic baby deer on your body. That's the whole argument.
Next
Forever Comfort® Leather Slim Trainers
Available sizes
3 4 5 5.5 6 6.5 7 8
Why it's worth it
Pony-hair animal print on a trainer — it actually works.
Next
Forever Comfort® High Cut Ballet Shoes
Lowest we've seen
Available sizes
4 9
Why it's worth it
Bambi on your feet, bow included.
Ancient Greek Sandals
Zelina Bambi
Lowest we've seen
Available sizes
6 8 10 11
Why it's worth it
Cow print is everywhere — this one does it in actual pony hair.
Never Fully Dressed
Sky Blue Deer Midi Maeva Skirt
Available sizes
6 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28
Why it's worth it
The red lace hem against the blue spot print is the whole outfit.
Never Fully Dressed
Chocolate Deer Midi Maeva Skirt
Available sizes
6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28
Why it's worth it
Burgundy lace hem on a chocolate spot print — the contrast does a lot.
Carmen Says
Fawn Deer Print Balloon Shirt
Available sizes
XS S
Why it's worth it
Cheetah-cub spots, softer than full leopard.
Lioness
Horseshoe Jeans
Available sizes
XXS XS S M L XL XXL
Why it's worth it
Fawn-spot barrel jeans that stop every room.
Lioness
Peak Jean
Lowest we've seen
Available sizes
XXS XS S M L XL XXL
Why it's worth it
Fawn dots pooling at the hem like the jeans forgot to stop.
adidas
Barreda Lo Shoes
Available sizes
5 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8 8.5 9 9.5 10 10.5 11
Why it's worth it
Fawn-spot print on a terrace sneaker — it works.
Wrangler
Women's Dallas Bootcut Fawn Jean
Why it's worth it
The fawn print is doing exactly what you think it's doing.
Never Fully Dressed
Deer Midi Maeva Skirt
Available sizes
8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28
Why it's worth it
Powder blue lace creeps up from the hem like the skirt changed its mind.
Seyclair
Natasha Shoulder Tote Bag In Deer
Why it's worth it
Deer-print pony hair that sells out every single month.
ATP Atelier
Petina Flat
Available sizes
6
Why it's worth it
Deer spots on a Mary Jane — the print does all the work.
Petit Moments
Atlas Belt
Lowest we've seen
Why it's worth it
Calf-hair spots that read chic, not costume.
Carmen Says
Fawn Deer Print Balloon Mini Skirt
Available sizes
XS S M L
Why it's worth it
Watercolor fawn spots, then the hem just... puffs.
Never Fully Dressed
Deer Mini Maeva Skirt
Available sizes
10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28
Why it's worth it
Lace hem that looks intentional, not accidental.
Ancient Greek Sandals
Pliaria Boat Shoe Bambi
Available sizes
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Why it's worth it
Boat shoe base, fawn-coat finish — wildly specific and it works.
Never Fully Dressed
Blue Deer Mini Maeva Skirt
Available sizes
6 10 12 14 16 20 24 26 28
Why it's worth it
The burgundy lace hem does more work than the whole skirt.
Lovers and Friends
Jocelyn Short
Available sizes
S M L XL
Why it's worth it
Fawn print is the animal print your leopard is jealous of.
Never Fully Dressed
Sky Blue Deer Lily Top
Available sizes
8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26
Why it's worth it
The red lace scarf tie is already styled for you.
Never Fully Dressed
Deer Lily Top
Available sizes
6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 28
Why it's worth it
Deer print meets blue lace — somehow it works completely.
Carelli
Bambi
Available sizes
XS S M L XL
Why it's worth it
Deer-spot faux fur with statement fur cuffs — it walks in first.
Ancient Greek Sandals
Stoa Bambi
Why it's worth it
Fawn spots on a sandal with an actual arch — Bambi never had it this good.
ATP Atelier
Silea Hobo Bag
Why it's worth it
Deer-spot calf hair on a crescent you'll actually use daily.
Cult Gaia
Altair Boot
Why it's worth it
Fawn-spot calf hair that makes everything else look boring.
Never Fully Dressed
Burgundy Deer Maeva Skirt
Why it's worth it
Lace hem on a print skirt — somehow it works.
Never Fully Dressed
Blue Deer Scarf Jumper
Why it's worth it
The built-in scarf means you'll never lose it.
St. Agni
Fawn Printed Crepe Cami Top Exclusive
Why it's worth it
The fawn print is doing actual animal-print work — no leopard, no zebra.
St. Agni
Fawn Printed Crepe Midi Skirt
Why it's worth it
The fawn print that's been everywhere, done quietly.
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