Kate Upton earns her fashion stripes in clinging black zebra print number as she leads the glamour at Michael Kors event

She is known best for her two Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue covers.

But Kate Upton showed that she can look good in more than just a bikini.

The 23-year-old model took a walk on the wild side in a patterned dress while attending the Michael Kors fragrance launch in New York City on Sunday evening.

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Walk on the wild side: Kate Upton scintillated upon her arrival at the Michael Kors Gold Collection fragrance launch in New York City on Sunday 

Walk on the wild side: Kate Upton scintillated upon her arrival at the Michael Kors Gold Collection fragrance launch in New York City on Sunday 

She absolutely scintillated in the clinging sleeveless number at the gala for the American designer's new Gold Collection fragrance at The Standard Hotel.

The dress featured a zebra pattern with see-through detailing as she teamed the look with a pair of black leather strappy heels.

Kate accessorised with a black leather clutch and gold bracelets around her left wrist.

Blonde bombshell: The 23-year-old model flaunted her fabulous figure in a black zebra patterned dress featuring a see-through detailing with strappy black leather shoes

Blonde bombshell: The 23-year-old model flaunted her fabulous figure in a black zebra patterned dress featuring a see-through detailing with strappy black leather shoes

Wear your stripes with a Michael Kors zebra print dress

If there is one thing Michael Kors does well-- it's animal print!

Kors works with animal prints and their inherently neutral tones to blend them in seamlessly with his notorious penchant for cremes and tans.

The final product is something sophisticated and chic--far from the sequined bedazzled, cheetah prints we find in the scantily clad masses at nightclubs.

Hard to believe, we know. But to prove this, you don't need to look further than this gorgeous beaded zebra print cocktail dress on Kate Upton.

With a simple pencil skirt silhouette and a halter strap neckline, this hip hugging dress enhances Kate Upton's infamous figure in all the right places.

While her dress is no longer available, you can shop Kor's current collection by clicking right to his website.

Alternatively, if you have your heart set on stripes, then browse our edit below for similar selections.

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Gorgeous! She absolutely scintillated in the clinging sleeveless number at the gala for the American designer's new Gold Collection fragrance at The Standard Hotel
Gorgeous! She absolutely scintillated in the clinging sleeveless number at the gala for the American designer's new Gold Collection fragrance at The Standard Hotel

Gorgeous! She absolutely scintillated in the clinging sleeveless number at the gala for the American designer's new Gold Collection fragrance at The Standard Hotel

Hair envy: She wore her signature medium-length blonde locks down just over her shoulders as she sported natural, complimentary make-up on her face

Hair envy: She wore her signature medium-length blonde locks down just over her shoulders as she sported natural, complimentary make-up on her face

The main man: The model posed up a storm alongside Michael inside the event, which was opulently decorated with cream leather sofas and gold tables

The main man: The model posed up a storm alongside Michael inside the event, which was opulently decorated with cream leather sofas and gold tables

She wore her signature medium-length blonde locks down just over her shoulders as she sported natural, complimentary make-up on her face.

Of course Kate wasn't the only one bound to turn heads at the event, as the likes of Naomi Campbell, Alessandra Ambrosio, Jaime King and Hailee Steinfield were also seen working sexy styles on the gold carpet. 

Inside the party almost all of the girls stopped to pose for photos with Kors, as well as iconic photographer Mario Testino.  

Three's company! Kate also shared a photo with iconic photographer Mario Testino and actress Jaime King

Three's company! Kate also shared a photo with iconic photographer Mario Testino and actress Jaime King

Wonder in white: The model-turned-actress looked very different upon her arrival at the event

Wonder in white: The model-turned-actress looked very different upon her arrival at the event

Business casual: Kate rocked a white jacket and trouser combination with matching sandals
Business casual: Kate rocked a white jacket and trouser combination with matching sandals

Business casual: Kate rocked a white jacket and trouser combination with matching sandals

Busy day: Earlier in the day, she was seen in attendance at the Diane Von Furstenberg runway show as part of New York Fashion Week

Busy day: Earlier in the day, she was seen in attendance at the Diane Von Furstenberg runway show as part of New York Fashion Week

Blonde bombshells: Kate with fellow model Devon Windsor

Blonde bombshells: Kate with fellow model Devon Windsor

Models Nina Agdal, Lindsay Ellingson, Kelly Bensimon and Amber LeBon also sported chic styles to the launch, where music was laid on by the latter's father Simon and his band Duran Duran. 

The Other Woman actress arrived at the event in a much more business casual look.

The blonde bombshell wore a white jacket and trousers combination along with matching strappy white sandals.

Mad for metallics! Alessandra Ambrosio let off some serious seventies vibes in silver flares and a glittered grey jumper

Mad for metallics! Alessandra Ambrosio let off some serious seventies vibes in silver flares and a glittered grey jumper

Blowing us away: The Victoria's Secret beauty used the fan on the gold carpet to her advantage as she posed up a storm
Blowing us away: The Victoria's Secret beauty used the fan on the gold carpet to her advantage as she posed up a storm

Blowing us away: The Victoria's Secret beauty used the fan on the gold carpet to her advantage as she posed up a storm

Stunning: Alessandra held the waist of fellow Victoria's Secret model Lindsay Ellingson and actress Camilla Belle as they posed for a snap inside the party

Stunning: Alessandra held the waist of fellow Victoria's Secret model Lindsay Ellingson and actress Camilla Belle as they posed for a snap inside the party

Fashion mavericks: Naomi Campbell entered the event with Mario with the two holding one another close as they shared photographs on the gold carpet

Fashion mavericks: Naomi Campbell entered the event with Mario with the two holding one another close as they shared photographs on the gold carpet

Simple yet sultry: Naomi looked typically fetching in a sophisticated black dress and shoe boots

Simple yet sultry: Naomi looked typically fetching in a sophisticated black dress and shoe boots

Long-time friends: Naomi and Mario have worked on numerous shoots together throughout her lengthy career as a supermodel

Long-time friends: Naomi and Mario have worked on numerous shoots together throughout her lengthy career as a supermodel

Despite wearing a rather business chic look, she still managed to show plenty of cleavage by not wearing a dress shirt underneath.

She accessorised with a white leather bag and changed up the light look with a pair of large, black designer sunglasses. 

Earlier in the day she attended the Diane Von Furstenberg runway show as part of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week as catwalkers Kendall Jenner, Gigi Hadid, Jourdan Dunn and Karlie Kloss all hit the runway. 

Golden girl: Pitch Perfect 2 actress Hailee Steinfield sported a dazzling metallic sequinned mini dress

Golden girl: Pitch Perfect 2 actress Hailee Steinfield sported a dazzling metallic sequinned mini dress

Hair envy: The actress wore her brunette locks in an elegant up-do and complimented the golden tones of her dress with a smoky bronze eye-shadow

Chic: Jaime King looked fabulous in a floor-length silver gown which was embellished with silver crystals

Chic: Jaime King looked fabulous in a floor-length silver gown which was embellished with silver crystals

Leggy display: Kelly Bensimon showed off her long bronzed pins in a patterned playsuit
Leggy display: Kelly Bensimon showed off her long bronzed pins in a patterned playsuit

Leggy display: Kelly Bensimon showed off her long bronzed pins in a patterned playsuit

All smiles: The model posed on the gold carpet alongside Group President of The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. John Demsey

All smiles: The model posed on the gold carpet alongside Group President of The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. John Demsey

Kate has been focusing on her acting career as of late as she is set to star in comedy, The Layover, which is currently in pre-production.

The comedy also stars Alexandra Daddario, Matt Jones, Kal Penn, Molly Shannon, Rob Corddry and William H. Macy, who is directing the flick.

It is centred around two friends who decide to go on a road trip together. The Layover is set for release sometime in 2016.

Three's a crowd: At the event she was seated next to actress Malin Akerman and model Karolina Kurkova

Three's a crowd: At the event she was seated next to actress Malin Akerman and model Karolina Kurkova

Red hot! Model Nina Agdal showcased her slender figure in a ruby two-piece
Red hot! Model Nina Agdal showcased her slender figure in a ruby two-piece

Red hot! Model Nina Agdal showcased her slender figure in a ruby two-piece

Duran Duran were in control of the music for the evening

Duran Duran were in control of the music for the evening

Something different: Actress Camilla Belle flaunted her long legs in a quirky shift dress

Something different: Actress Camilla Belle flaunted her long legs in a quirky shift dress

Dressed to impress: Amber LeBon kept it classy in a monochromatic floral style
Dressed to impress: Amber LeBon kept it classy in a monochromatic floral style

Dressed to impress: Amber LeBon kept it classy in a monochromatic floral style

Dare to bare: Victoria's Secret beauty Lindsay opted for an LBD that featured a plunging mesh neckline

Dare to bare: Victoria's Secret beauty Lindsay opted for an LBD that featured a plunging mesh neckline

Fashionable four-piece: Duran Duran looked both edgy and glam in their coordinating black suits

Fashionable four-piece: Duran Duran looked both edgy and glam in their coordinating black suits

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