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Over the past decades, leopard print has gained a bad reputation. People who prefer bright print are often seen as frivolous and approachable. Why did the symbol of strength and power become synonymous with vulgarity and bad taste? We compare the opinion of a professional stylist and ordinary readers.
Leopard print — vulgar bad taste or a fashion trend? In what situations will the leopard «color» look appropriate and who can wear it? Users of the Yandex.Q service shared their opinions about the most controversial print.
«the strongest association with vulgarity in a leopard is in Russia»
Katya Fedorova, fashion stylist and journalist
Since the time of the caveman, the leopard print has been a symbol of strength and power. Defeated the predator — put on his skin, so that others would be disrespectful.
Later, this rare and expensive fur became an indicator of wealth and success among the royal families and extremely wealthy nobility, and it was worn mainly by men. At the beginning of the XNUMXth century, fashion designers and, accordingly, women, especially bright people who love to be in the spotlight, fell in love with him.
It seems to me that the strongest association with vulgarity in a leopard is in our country. For example, in Almodovar’s films, he looks completely organic, and on the streets of Rome or Madrid you can often meet quite decent old women in leopard coats or with a handbag of the same color.
In our country, the predatory print became popular in the 90s — a time of revelry and excess — largely thanks to the Italian designers Dolce & Gabbana, Roccobarocco, Blumarine and other brands symbolizing that life is good.
Like any trend of the rich and famous, it was picked up by those who only aspired to such a life.
Girls who wanted to attract the attention of men often combined leopard print outfits with other vulgar elements like a deep neckline or bright lipstick and forever ruined his reputation in the eyes of a large part of the pious society.
Nevertheless, in fashion circles, this color is considered almost neutral and continues to be relevant from season to season. Don’t dress like a leopard from head to toe, but don’t be afraid of it either. Spotted shoes, a belt or a bag will make even the most boring outfit more interesting, and the leopard coat will forever remain a fashion classic.
“Women in leopard print hint: “I am a real Tigress”
Vladimir Koro, IT specialist
The leopard is a very graceful cat. Women who prefer this “color” hint: “I am a real Tigress.” The rest depends on the situational presentation and perception of a particular person.
The stereotype that has arisen around this color is the result of the mass media showing us the “leopard thong” and promoting the trend to the younger generation. But a 16-year-old schoolgirl cannot be a «graceful tigress.» She lacks experience, and by no means sexual, and those around her understand this on a subconscious level, so she does not look majestic, but vulgar.
«If a thing is really made of a leopard, it will not be vulgar»
Alexander Klimansky, courtesy maneuver
The leopard color is considered vulgar because people do not wear a real leopard, but a leopard print. These cheap knockoffs claiming to be expensive look ridiculous. If the thing is really made of leopard, it will not be vulgar.