Jamie King, Sofia Vergara and More Love Luxe Leopard Prints

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by Rose Curiel | Mon., Dec. 17, 2012 8:00 AM

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There's a reason celebs like Jamie King, Kate Moss and Sofia Vergara are absolutely wild about leopard-print pieces.

The fierce feline print is a timeless classic that is always in style. Part of that is due to the fact that that it easily punches up just about any outfit with its eye-catching pattern. Moss added edge to an all-black ensemble with a luxe leopard topper for a recent outing in London, but you don't have to invest in a pricey leopard piece to achieve a similar effect. A simple accessory can do the trick. Take Vergara, who quickly elevated her all-black jet-setting ensemble at LAX from basic to bold with the addition of a chic animal print scarf.

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But don't be fooled by the attention-grabbing pattern. As striking as it is, it also acts as a versatile neutral that can be paired with just about any solid color. King expertly proved this point when she threw a leopard print sweater over bright red pants for a festive cool girl look at the Crate & Barrel Supporting Rebuilding Together event at the Grove.

To find out how you can channel your animal instinct we've broken down King's, Moss', Vergara's and more stylish stars' animal-print outfits.

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