Cow Print Crazy!

Have you noticed? Cow print is the trend of 2025! For over 12 years, Zulucow has celebrated the natural beauty of cowhide bags, cowhide belts, Nguni rugs, and accessories. And now, the fashion world is finally catching up.

Leopard print has ruled the industry for years, but at Copenhagen Fashion Week, cow print stole the spotlight both on and off the runway.

Image Source: Grazia

The high street is celebrating cow print clothes and accessories too. Adidas and ASOS collaborated recently, launching their own cow print trainers, with publications like Grazia predicting that they would “sell out instantly.“

Big magazines like Vogue are also stating that cow print fashion is the “sleek alternative to leopard,” and more conservative names such as Country & Town House are even championing authentic cowhide when it comes to home decor.

Image Source: Vogue

There’s no denying the funky edge and dramatic appeal of cow print accessories. However, there’s a vast difference between the man-made, mass-produced cow print patterns seen on the high street, and the authentic, natural Nguni cowhide that we’ve championed for years at Zulucow.

Unlike factory-printed imitations, our cowhide bags, accessories, ethical cowhide rugs, Nguni cushions and bespoke ottomans are crafted from the renowned Nguni cowhide… a beautiful by-product of the meat industry.

Nothing goes to waste in Africa! Instead, we honour the gorgeous, dramatic and natural markings of Nguni cattle, each hide unique and rich in history.

I founded Zulucow more than ten years ago, long before high fashion caught onto the ‘cow print’ trend. From the start, my mission has been to introduce sustainably sourced, beautiful natural Nguni cowhide bags and accessories, handmade with love, creating precious jobs and empowering Zulu women artisans in rural communities in South Africa.

When you buy from Zulucow, you are not only purchasing a timeless, natural cowhide and sumptuous leather bag or accessory, (which no artificial ‘cow print’ can replicate!), but you are also creating hope, enabling women to support their families, keep them safe and educate the next generation.

So, if you’re looking for authentic, ethically sourced cowhide bags, accessories, and home decor, browse our collection at Zulucow. Each piece is made with care, supports rural artisans, and ensures that style comes with substance.

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