🐆Call of the Wild 🐆
Leopard Print
“If you are fair and sweet don’t wear it”
Christian Dior
Trashy or Trendy
It is one of the most controversial trends appearing in various forms every season. Leopard print which started with coats and jackets then trim on collars & cuffs is now available to buy for every part of the body. Royalty to red carpets It is both admired as plush and sophisticated or downgraded to cheap and tacky.
but it’s really about how you dare to wear it.
Fashion history
Leopard print roared into prominence in the late 1930s but its popularity soared in the 1940s due to the Hollywood stars who were seen both on and off the screen in the print. Black and white films picked up the print usually with an additional fur wrap added, along with diamonds that oozed glamour at a time when the reality of war and rationing was a daily occurrence. The escapism provided by the films & stars has an impact that lasts to this day.
Hollywood glamour
Carol Lombard in 1934 in Twentieth Century Rex images
1950s glamour
Claudette Goddard Gloria Swanson & Eartha Kitt
Harper’s Bazaar
Dior 1950s
Royal Style
Princess Grace loved wearing leopard print throughout her life.
Christian Dior is credited with creating the first leopard print fabrics for his 1946 collection, the two dresses that he featured were called Jungle and Afrique.
The roar of Dior
Mitzvah Bricard
French born Bricard inspired Dior in the early 1950s she was originally responsible for hats.
Leopard 🐆 love
Her true love was leopard print and pearls. Playing a key role in design and direction..she was never seen without a touch of leopard & always wrapped a leopard scarf round her wrist.
1960s Leopard 🐆
Christian Dior
Jacqueline Kennedy and Bridget Bardot were regularly seen in leopard print in the 1960s, although the most famous and memorable images belong to Anne Bancroft playing Mrs Robinson in The Graduate. The leopard print coat & hat were rightfully put in the shade by the fabulous lingerie poor Benjamin never stood a chance.
Here’s to you Mrs Robinson
The Graduate 1968 Images Film Review
1970s
Popularised by glam rock and then punk rock seen on Blondie, Rod Stewart and Marc Bolan.
Star style
Jerry Hall has embraced leopard prints throughout her career the smile remains the same, and the outfits reflect her body and lifestyle she always looks elegant & chic.
Harper’s Bazaar images
Rachel Zoe
“I think every woman should have leopard but not every woman will wear leopard. You have to have courage to wear leopard “
Jackie Collins
If I have one weakness it’s wearing to much leopard 🐆 print
image Vanity Fair 1988
1990s
Our appreciation of animal print goes back to our relationship with the animal. It’s irresistible strong and dangerous, it is admired and feared, all of that goes into the print and by association with the women that wear it, it was no coincidence that Diana sent this message instead of a postcard in the swimsuit above.
Leopard coats
Instyle images
Leopard jackets
Daily Mail images
Dividing opinion
Controversial
Leopard print has swayed in so many different directions because it’s open to interpretations. It can be seen as a neutral that looks great next to a bolder colour but it stands out perfectly alone. Image Vogue
Belt up
February 2021 these belts from Amazon M&S and Mango great with black ,denim khaki how & where will you wear yours
Star style
Iman “leopard prints never loose their spots in fashion”
Micheal Kors WWD
My picks 2021
Miumiu coat & shoes & Dior bag
Tom Ford & Paco Rabbane
My influence
When I first saw the centre picture I pinned it on the wall. The natural beauty of Kate Moss and the stunning breathless dress. I have never been lucky enough to come across this print, but the coat I have managed to find various versions in vintage stores or Portobello vintage stores.
Elle ,Glamour ,WWD
Kate Moss
The Queen of vintage wears the most amazing collection of various prints, dressed up glamour or out with her dog always stylish & chic.
Instyle ,Grazia
Kate Moss Leopard Style
wearing a knee-length coat keep it black underneath
a knee-length dress bare legs black shoes and a bag
Leopard dress bare arms gold bag
leopard jacket tight at the waist and closed
If you are unsure of wearing a print just add it as an accessory
Leopard print shoes are perfect with jeans or black trousers. Or add a pashmina on a block colour. Animal prints draw attention to the eye so highlight your best features.
Leopard 🐆 feet
Looking for comfy flat animal print shoes check out the new Spring/Summer collection in Marks and Spencer's fabulous colours for around £49.
My leopard style
Leopard love
I love wearing leopard it’s so easy to match tan, black, red,or khak It can be dressed so many ways & comes in so many variations.
So easy to wear plain colours with mixed prints
Mixing scarves
Plain with prints
Leopard getting it right
Leopard print accessories are central to conveying not only an appearance of glamour, a feeling of it. Scarves, sunglasses bags shoes and any other elements you may throw on ( belt, hat gloves) that let you stand apart from the rest. Know your limits don’t clash with prints or wear them all at the same time.
Casual leopard
Denim
Sneaker style
Less is more
it’s so easy to get carried away starting with a print and then adding jewellery sunglasses etc ..don’t complicate or go overboard. A balance of one block colour to start with and add the prints gently.
My look
A dash of daring a blue velvet coat broken up with a chiffon scarf and a tiny leopard bag …the eyes go straight to the print.
Finishing touch
Getting the balance right
Full length style
Double print
The beautiful full length print with the leopard 🐆 within the print a stunning timeless look
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