Fashion
Gaudy or iconic? How leopard print took over
Worn by everyone from pin-ups and “mob wives” to Jackie O and royalty, leopard print has long divided opinion. As the festive season approaches, the bold pattern has clawed its way up to become the party look for now.
Once dismissed as kitsch, leopard print has quietly clawed its way into the mainstream – so much so that some now view the bold pattern as a neutral. As the party season approaches, high-street clothing rails are filled with blazers, blouses, belts and dresses – all sporting the once-divisive print.