Animal print has been rocking the catwalk for a few seasons now, and these Charlotte Olympia Alice Siamese Animal Print Booties (that was a mouthful) prove why.

With their two-tone animal printed calf hair , dark brown leather laces (so delicious they almost look like liquorice) and contrasting black patent heel, these ankle boots will be the perfect way to rock animal print this season and the next (and, well…FOREVER). As ever, Charlotte Olympia has once again provided us with something iconic and edgy that will work whatever height, size or shape you are. They got the thumbs-up from the fash-pack (as well as a certain Miss Olivia Palermo who rocks her own pair with a pair of skinny jeans) and will immediately brighten and quirk up an everyday, plain ensemble.

Sound good? They definitely do to me. In fact I’ve already started clearing a space for them in my bulging, over-stuffed wardrobe. The two-tone animal print will see you through the seasons, and so will the classic, old-school brogue style (which is very now).

So snake-skin print might be on the horizon for the trends next season, but leopard print will always be around, and after many years, these will be the perfect vintage shoes to past down to your daughter or granddaughter.  

Charlotte Olympia Alice Siamese Animal Print Booties, £619, available from mytheresa