4 Pre-Fall Runway Trends You Can Try Now

ANIMAL PRINT

Animal prints like this Burberry skirt were all over the runways, and in a variety of prints, from standard leopard to giraffe and zebra.

Photo Credit: Burberry
MADEWELL CALF HAIR MINI WEDGE

Leopard print flats, or short wedges like these, are a wardrobe staple for any season. Buy now, and they'll transition seamlessly from winter to spring, and eventually fall.
SEVEN FOR ALL MANKIND SKINNY JEAN, HIGH GLOSS SNAKE

If you're going to invest in a trend, might as well kill two birds with one stone. Printed denim will still be all the rage next fall, and a neutral snakeskin print will pair well with any color in your closet.
STATEMENT COAT

Purchase a bold coat with a great shape, like this belted Gucci, this winter and store it when the season ends to save for fall.

Photo Credit: Gucci
J.CREW STADIUM CLOTH COAT

A cocoon shape is simple, classic, and a major trend for fall. Find one on sale now to get a head-start on next season's hottest looks.
ASOS BUTTON FRONT SCULPTED COAT

A military coat is another great trend to invest in right now. A structured shape and ruffled, feminine details will be even hotter this fall.
LEATHER

Our favorite tough-girl fabric was trending yet again at several major design houses, including this fierce vest at Michael Kors. Whether it's pants, a skirt, a peplum top, or a dress, invest in a leather piece now to wear in the coming seasons.

Photo Credit: Michael Kors
LEATHER

Celine

Photo Credit: Celine
H&M LEATHER DRESS

Leather dresses were huge at the pre-fall shows, and this simple silhouette is a solid choice.
TOPSHOP LEATHER SHORTS

The best way to wear these shorts in winter? Pair with tights!
RED & BLACK

It's looking like the color pairing of the season will be the combination of these bold hues.

Photo Credit: Louis Vuitton
RED & BLACK

Gucci

Photo Credit: Gucci
RED & BLACK

Thakoon

Photo Credit: Thakoon
TOPSHOP LACE PANEL SHIFT DRESS

We love that the black lace accents on this red dress aren't overpowering.
RED
RED
RED
DIANE VON FURSTENBERG

Spring is barely around the corner, but in the fashion world, the pre-fall shows have just come and gone. Autumn might be the furthest last season from our minds, but that doesn't mean we can't still glean inspiration from the pre-fall shows for our winter wardrobes right now.

In fact, the timing couldn't be more perfect. We've just been given a sneak peek on what will be hot in the coming months, and with temperatures still dropping and the weather still shoddy, we can start wearing those trends A.S.A.P. And speaking of trends, there were several we noticed at the pre-fall shows that caught our eye. Across the board, animal prints and lots of leather were among our favorites.

Click through the gallery to see the four trends we think will be the hottest come fall, and a few examples of how to incorporate them into your wardrobe now. By the time autumn rolls around, you'll have been trending way before everyone else.

For more on Style and Lifestyle, visit AOL.com.

More From StyleList:

Up-and-Coming Starlets at the Sundance Film Festival

Rachel Roy and the Secret to Not Wearing Makeup

Fashion Throwback: Famous Stars in Stylish Shades

Photo Credit: Michael Kors, Donna Karan
Visions in Red, White and Sparkles: The Best and Worst Dressed of the 2013 Golden Globes