Leopard print history
What is the secret appealleopard print? In its glorious history. Tradition to decorate themselves with exotic furs entered into vogue medieval monarchs: inciting his fur mantle unknown creatures, they not only struck the imagination of illiterate citizens who thought the leopard relative of some mythological Manticore or basilisk, but showed more enlightened to know that the power of the throne extends much to distant overseas countries, where there are such amazing animals.
Furthermore,leopard print recalls the brave hunters jungle, Zulu kings, single-handedly defeat the most dangerous predator and wearing his bright skin as a trophy. Therefore birthright clothes with leopard teases, throws an audacious challenge and at the same time serves as a status symbol, and today leopard fur is not necessary to be natural, but what's there - do not have to be fur!
Leopard print namely in the form of a recognizable pattern on the fabric came in high fashion in the 60s of the last century. Fashion historians have noted that a not insignificant role in this played a style of erotic character of the time, the actress Ursula Andress. Today, unfortunately, few people remember this stunningly beautiful young blonde in Switzerland, and in fact has become a pioneer of image sexy kitties, actively exploited today. Ursula not only appeared everywhere in a luxurious leopard print coat, but had countless items of clothing and accessories withleopard print.
Extravagant designers and fashion houses, primarily Italians, such as Dolce & Gabbana and Roberto Cavalli, turnedleopard print in his trademark style. The Eighties are considered the heyday of fashion animalistic prints: it was the first time there were things with animal pattern of non-standard colors.
Actually, it was the eighties and recaptured the taste forleopard print - It was so much that all of them overeat. But now he's back on the soft paws of the cat, and, as is usually the case with cats, we do not choose, and he chooses us.
In 2011 designer collections
leopard print presented a truly abundant. More relevant than fully covered by clothing pattern and expressive leopard parts - rim, insert lining. Special chic - applications with leopard print. A clutch bag with leopard pattern almost shared the podium with his classic black "counterpart".
Catchy and stylishleopard printSeems to be specifically designed for evening fashion: he looks great in glam version with sequins, metal sequins and more romantic decisions with ruffles and drapes.Dress with leopard print can be very small and very maxi - picture (and you in it!) in any case, will appear in the most favorable light.
Leopard print: how to wear
Leopard print - Trend-traveler. His reputation is constantly changing: from high fashion, he wanders into the wardrobe ladies demi and club gigolo to some time back victoriously. Today we have witnessed a renaissance of this figure, so let's use this opportunity to wear leopard print, but wearing properly.
As they say the designers,Clothing with leopard print always walking on the narrow edge between the slope and tasteless. In order to keep him from falling over the edge, it should enforce some simple rules.
- The golden rule of fashion: wear one itemdress with leopard printWhile the rest of the outfit should be simple, calm and always smooth solid colors. This is the safest way to show off a dress or coat with leopard print and look freak.
- A combination ofleopard print with beige and (or) black always looks chic win-win.
- "Tasting" leopard print, do not immerse in this trend elbows, but only slightly dip a finger! Add flashy accessories: scarves, bags, hat with leopard print. But preferably not all at once.
- Coat or shoes lined with leopard print - a decent solution for a casual and business wardrobe: flashy, but with a sufficient degree of extravagance. Even if no one sees your leopard print, you know something that he is!
- Pay close attention to the quality of the material from which the product is made withleopard print. Cheap cheap fabric will make the whole outfit.
-with leopard print tights, gloves or a scarf with leopard print - The simplest way to take part in the fashion movement without major investments.
Olga mob
Women's magazine JustLady