Rihanna Knows the Only Winter Boot Cooler Than Leopard |Best Knockoff Luxury Clothing

Rihanna wears snake-print boots with jeans, a fur coat, and a hoodie

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published 12 December 2025

Listen, I'm not here to bash leopard-print accessories. In fact, I recently wrote a story about how the leopard bags that Jennifer Aniston and Gwyneth Paltrow wore in the '90s are trendier than ever right now. All I'm saying is that this pattern is far from your only choice when it comes to animal-inspired motifs—something Rihanna clearly understands.

Bundled up for chilly New York City weather, Rihanna was photographed at the San Vicente Members Club in the West Village wearing Amina Muaddi snake-print boots with a vintage Saint Laurent coat, Celine jeans, and a Saint Laurent bag. In my opinion, snakeskin boots are more subtle than leopard ones, so they go with a wider range of outfits. This makes them perfect for anyone who wants to look chic and trendy, but in a more low-key way. As far as I'm concerned, snakeskin is basically a neutral. Scroll down to see Rihanna's newest NYC winter outfit and shop the shoe trend for yourself.

On Rihanna: Saint Laurent bag and vintage coat; Celine jeans; Amina Muaddi snake-print boots

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