Ashley Benson’s penchant for mixing high-fashion staples with unexpected textures was on full display in Los Angeles in June 2021.
While dining at Joan’s on Third, the actress showcased a masterclass in summertime monochrome, punctuated by a bold animal print that remains a seasonal favorite.

The foundation of her look relied on a pair of long-line black denim Pieced Angled shorts from Agolde ($198).
Featuring a unique notched waist, front pleats, and frayed hems, these structured cutoffs balance a vintage silhouette with modern edge.

The American actress paired the look with a black tube top, which showed off her midriff and gold body chain. For some coverage, she added a black leather motorcycle jacket from Saint Laurent ($4,990).

The Spring Breakers star amped up her casual-cool look with a pair of Anine Bing Daria sunglasses, several rings, and a pair of dangling earrings.
She carried her stuff in a black croc-effect leather tote from Saint Laurent ($3,050). The Sac de Jour open-top bag features round top handles, a detachable and adjustable shoulder strap, accordion sides, and purse feet.

Adding a playful twist to her monochrome ensemble, Ashley slipped into Simon Miller’s “Bil” cow-print thong sandals, a sculptural style perched on the brand’s signature comma heels.
Originally founded in 2008 as a men’s denim label, Simon Miller has since transformed under CEO and Creative Director Chelsea Hansford into one of fashion’s most recognizable purveyors of “L.A. cool” — a dopamine-dressing lifestyle brand known for its retro-futuristic silhouettes and mid-century modern edge.

While the label now spans everything from ready-to-wear to home goods, its footwear remains the hero category, with cult favorites like the Beep kitten-heel thong and Bubble platform clogs defining its playful luxury aesthetic.
The “Bil” sandals fit squarely within that DNA, pairing minimalist Y2K straps with an artful heel and statement print — the kind of irreverent sophistication that has made Simon Miller a contemporary-luxury standout.

Animal Print, Elevated: The Celebrity Styling Trick That Always Works
Whether it’s cow print with sculptural heels or sleek snakeskin boots anchoring an all-black look, animal print remains one of the easiest ways to add instant personality to an outfit—without losing polish.
Ahead, we’re rounding up more shoe-forward animal-print moments (plus a few styling guides) to keep the trend feeling chic, wearable, and timeless before you dive into your next look.
🐾 Explore Animal-Print Shoe & Fashion Moments on Your Next Shoes:
- 🦓 Animal-print shoes guide — a wardrobe-friendly breakdown of cheetah, leopard, zebra, cow print, snakeskin, crocodile, and more (with styling context and examples).
- 🐆 How to style leopard-print shoes — celebrity outfit inspiration showing why leopard pumps and booties work with black, red, white, and bold color pairings.
- 🐍 Olivia Palermo’s snakeskin boots styling moment — a sleek, all-black outfit grounded by statement reptile-print boots.
- 🖤 Anna Wintour’s Milan Fashion Week snakeskin boots — proof that reptile print can read polished (and forever) with the right silhouette.
- 👜 Julia Stiles in leopard pumps — pointed-toe heels bring a shot of animal-print glam to winter-ready satin separates.