M&S shoppers are going wild for this £75 animal print jacket - it's the statement piece your autumn wardrobe needs

There are so many hero buys ticking all of our fashion boxes in M&S at the moment, but sitting firmly at the top of my shopping list is the Animal Print Faux Fur Trim Funnel Neck jacket - and it's selling fast!

This style has grabbed my attention for a number of reasons. The main draw has to be the pattern, as the softer take on leopard print has a warm sandy-hued base and small brown splodges that feel a little more wearable than some louder big cat spots. The silhouette is great too; it has a neat, simple shape that's short in length and a mini funnel neck that gives it a high-fashion vibe in a very understated way. Lastly, the faux fur cuffs really up the ante on this piece, adding serious wow-factor and making this high street cover-up feel very designer.

Not only is it spot on for the current autumn/winter trends, but it also has a very classic feel, so you can wear it year after year without it dating. It’s a total wardrobe winner, so it’s no surprise the jacket quickly went viral shortly after landing online.

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While a leopard print jacket with fluffy trims may seem bold, this particular style is actually very wearable as it strikes the perfect balance between classic and contemporary, and it will work well with most autumn capsule wardrobes.

Animal spots are actually seen by many as a neutral, as they do tend to work with most colours and aesthetics, so you have lots of options when it comes to creating outfits. Try pairing your jacket with your best wide-leg jeans and a striped T-shirt for the weekend, or add it to your LBD and heels for a fancy dinner date. You can easily take your big cat energy to the office by teaming your patterned cover-up with a shirt, tailored trousers and shiny loafers, too.

Whichever piece you go for, don't hang around too long as style staples like these tend to sell out fast. We'll race you to the shops!