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Look” in February of 1947. In more recent decades, leopard print had its fair share of ups and downs. Originating with Vanity Fair’s collection of leopard print lingerie in the 1960s, it gained the reputation of a promiscuous and gaudy choice of dress for women. This negative stereotype of the print continued through decades of ‘80s rock stars and ‘90s punk teenagers, thus coining the print as grunge. The infamous print has turned a new leaf and is now this season’s staple in all walks of fashion. The print has adopted a new sophisticated image, thanks to high fashion designers such as Gucci, Prada, and Dolce and Gabbana flooding their fall and winter collections with it. It has spread from top designers and models such as Victoria Beckham, who showed off a leopard trench coat on the runway, to celebrities like Beyonce, who donned a leopard leotard at a performance. Aside from the top faces in the fashion industry being obsessed with the print, leopard can be essential for everyday wear.
Whether someone is looking to channel their inner Cheetah Girl or just wants to partake in the newest trend, leopard can be styled to enhance anyone’s closet. For a casual yet stylish spin on the trend, pair a relaxed solid tee with the recently Instagram famous Réalisation Par “Naomi midi skirt,” and a pair of sneakers. The plain tee and sneakers are great basic pieces to showcase the ever so feminine silk leopard print skirt. Variations of leopard outerwear pieces are another popular way to showcase the print. Faux fur leopard jackets such as TopShop’s “Zoey jacket” can turn a simple denim and tee combination into an entirely new outfit. For those who appreciate the print, but aren’t sure if the trend is right for them, leopard accessories are the go-to. Fast fashion brands such as H&M, Forever 21, and Zara are the perfect way to try out the popular print with leopard accessories such as silk scarfs, hats, and belts, without having to break out those credit cards. A simple Zara leopard silk scarf tied around a shoulder bag
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