Fierce
Subtitle: the history of leopard print
By: Jo Weldon
Publisher: Harper Design
Published: 2018
Language: eng
Number of pages: 231
ISBN-13: 9780062692955
Subjects: Women's clothing; Costume; Printed fashion apparel
Description: In nature, the distinctive markings on big cats served as camouflage, helping them to blend into their surroundings when hunting prey. Unlike these magnificent predators, humans have donned this distinctive animal pattern to be noticed; leopard print demands an audience. Jo Weldon, an expert in the world of burlesque, reveals how this sexy, playful, decadent, and vibrant pattern once reserved for royalty came into vogue and became a staple of fashion.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 222-227).
Table of contents: title: Introduction: Catwoman comes alive; title: What is leopard print?; title: Who wore it first?; title: Fit for a goddess; title: Machinery & modern women; title: Femmes fatales & fashion shows; title: Haute cat-oure; title: Bourdoirs, bombshells & bikinis; title: The trophy wife; title: The bad mother; title: Fun fur; title: I want my leopard print; title: Supermodels & stripteasers; title: Spotted everywhere; title: #leopardprint; title: Keep the world fierce; title: Reading list; title: Acknowledgments; title: Photo credits.