The History of Leopard: The Fiercest Pattern in Fashion

[@pjt3887]

The bag is to die for. Love your videos so much. When I was 17 Norma Kamali or NK as we liked to call her, made a gorgeous ,simple jacket with rolled sleeves and 2 front pockets in leapard print. Everyone had it!!! I wanted to own the real thing sooooo bad. But I didn't make that kind of money. Bullock's finally made a really good knock off. With my employee discount I bought 2. I wore both blazers till it feel apart. Wish I could find another one. A good leopard print is even more neutral than a black jacket.

[@Natalie-ox7xm]

When I was 15 I went on a goodwill mission. "I will find a leopard print coat today". You cannot _imagine_ the joy and honest shock I felt when I found my coat...Vintage, handmade and with a matching pair of bellbottoms! for SIX DOLLARS! I am 36 and still have the coat. I fancied myself a bit of a seamstress in my teens and unfortunately destroyed the bell bottoms lol No article of clothing makes me feel more confident and glamorous than that coat.

[@pjt3887]

Keep it!!! Wish I still had my leopard printed Norma Kamali knock off. 😆

[@Natalie-ox7xm]

@@pjt3887 I have thought about being buried in it girl! LOL! And that's a shame, what happened to your coat? Maybe you can find another on ebay, or at least a similar one?

[@iandouglas6087]

In the 90's Fran Drescher made animal print popular again on her show The Nanny.

[@josephcharlesworby1993]

In England TV serial call Coronation Street a barmaid bet Lynch she used to wear leopard prints the 70s. That used to be a trademark. In the 60s my sister used to have little leopard print booties they were gorgeous by the way I'm a female the wife

[@lyonspainter]

Doris, educational as ever. You looked lovley today.🦁

[@TheVJTiticaca]

Another well curated episode, dear oh dear you really spoil us with your knowledge. This video brought me back home from another whole day working at home. Thank you! the silky relaxing voice of Doris. Sipping an earl grey tea. getting massaged with all the details, truly The best moment of today.

[@thewaywewore7371]

VJ Titicaca your comment made me smile! Earl grey is my tea of choice as well. Glad you enjoyed this episode. Hope you are safe and well! Doris

[@TheVJTiticaca]

@@thewaywewore7371 aaawh thats so sweet, thank you Doris ✨ Cheers on the Earl grey :) all well and safe, for you and your loved ones as well✨💋✨

[@thewaywewore7371]

VJ Titicaca Thank you!

[@tonipope3164]

Oh thank god the use of these beautiful animals for humanity's vanities is not acceptable anymore... breaks my heart to even think about.

[@vaderladyl]

Thank God for fabulous faux animal print so that we can wear the spots without the damage to this beautiful animals.

[@kellebelle9414]

My gran loved leopard so much, she had a leopard couch next to the hanging ashtray and the black chaise.

[@tellemomma9780]

Doris you are as engaging as your pieces! It is very easy to admire you!

[@dolanyao790]

This is perfectly on trend now Tiger King is so popular.

[@veronicaave4787]

I love leopard I’m so happy it’s making a come back. I mean leopard can be tacky if not worn correctly but i think it’s very sexy when worn in good taste. I love that escada dress omg

[@headron66]

Wonderful to see the leopard print. Thanks Doris, it’s a bit light relief in these trying times. Health and happiness to you. ❤️ The Gucci dress shows how classy leopard print can be if designed properly.

[@positivevibes5797]

Doris it seems that you have a very kind and lovely nature as your appearance is lovely ...i am happy to see your expression when you were telling about real fur....you love animals

[@l.n.4929]

Quite interesting. Fascinating how different a print can be used and how different it can look. I saw much cheap looking animal print clothes in the 2000s and it was always kind of a no-go for me. This was quite refreshing to see such nice pieces and the origins of the trend.

[@stephanierichards1096]

L.N. same, too much nylon leopard skin underwear around in my childhood era. Truly awful

[@pjt3887]

That's why I think it's fun to have a pair of shoes or a handbag. if I ever find another subdued leopard print jacket I would typically wear that then with black and add an accent color like red. ♥️

[@verogutie1523]

Keep showing us your treasures Doris thank you😍😍😍😍

[@normadeleon1590]

Thank you Doris! 🌹🌹🌹

[@SusanBishop555]

I really have to wear a bib while watching your videos. I drool because of those gorgeous clothes. lol Thanks so much.

[@janejdough2230]

Sandra Dee in "If a Man Answers" , THAT COAT!!!

[@tompina4598]

Great video. Thank you Doris. I can listen to Doris all day.

[@henriettagibsonii3545]

I love the leopard coat with the shoulder pads, this is a wonderful channel, and it's great that you give the history of the fabulous clothes you present.

[@juliewilson3237]

Wonderful video , loved the examples of how the print has been used throughout the centuries. The leopard print coat was to die for too 😘. Thank you again for the wonderful historic information x

[@Katecatable]

Oh Ms. Raymond you are such an inspiration - you see the historical and artistic value of fashion. I love how you show such an honest appreciation for the designers. Because of your videos (also the ones with the Smithsonian Channel) I got interested in vintage and fashion. I just can't get enough of your content. :-)

[@bernardcussey9224]

J’adore toutes vos vidéos et suis abonné. J’ai eu le bonheur de travailler dans la mode pendant 40 ans et reste admiratif devant toutes ces merveilles. Continuez à nous faire rêver et à partager.

[@amykmason]

I think my late grandmother would have enjoyed watching this channel. She was not into couture, per se, but she herself was a talented seamstress with an appreciation for well-made clothing and style, and would have enjoyed Doris' knowledge, I believe. She told me once, in her 90s, that if she were still a young single girl, she would HAVE to have a faux leopard coat, as only the (expensive) real thing had been an option when she was young and single, so for what turned out to be her last Christmas, I gave her the gag gift of a faux fur leopard coat from eBay, which she absolutely loved!

[@laurie5098]

would love to see an episode on vintage wedding dresses. Enjoy watching and learning.

[@suginami123]

Best wished to you and thank you for the videos.Good health to you and your family

[@mimidestiny1]

I love this. I was able to Iris Apfel Collection at the MET, NYC and her leopard print ensembles was incredible.

[@CJG1419]

You looked really cute in that hat. The Hermès is to die for.

[@BrooklynBabeee]

Leopards are absolutely beautiful animals! I’m Glad that the print really took off that way there’s no need for skins!

[@veryfunnygirllol]

I could die of happiness at your store Doris! The way you describe Vintage is exactly the way I feel about it! Bless your soul! I am in awe and in lust of all this fantasy wardrobe

[@noviceguy2]

Thank you Doris!!!!!

[@barcyorky]

Loved your look best of all Doris, sleek, elegant and quirky; very Chanel!

[@corinnemassot5824]

Hello Doris it s Corinne from France .Thank you so much again for your wonderful program. I enjoy it so much .

[@ritac1849]

Muy lindo por compartir thanks.

[@thewaywewore7371]

Es mi por favor. Gracias por sus amables palabras. Doris

[@sheilajones5370]

Beautiful keep them coming please!!!!!!

[@BellaSC]

The show off piece is stunning!

[@karenokeane6461]

Thank you, Doris, for another FUN and informative video! Be still my heart---what fabulous pieces!!

[@JuannCaarloss]

I loved that you put on the hat💗

[@bethrock2477]

That was fun, interesting too!

[@Dcfashionguru80]

Another great video Doris. Beautifuly done and very informative. Thank you!!!!!

[@marianamarquez6102]

De verdad mis respeto y admiración!! Gracias por hacerme mirar la moda con ojos históricos ❤❤❤

[@heididepotter8136]

How stunning is that coat!

[@matthewneedham]

SO HAPPY YOU'RE BACK DORIS!

[@Laurielalalaurie]

Thanks for the lovely leopard lesson! I love a leopard print. In fact, I believe that the more mature the wearer, the better the leopard looks!

[@KuwaitiHabibi]

That early 50s plush wool coat took my breath away!!! It’s just so beautiful.. I don’t know why it made me so emotional! 😂😅

[@psychnstatstutor]

Thank you for another interesting history lesson; one appreciates their clothing more

[@kathysemrau2301]

Thank you for sharing your fashion experience with us. I have always loved leopard. We are glad you can't say no to fashion.

[@juniaclaudia9474]

I like what you do a lot. The velvet piece from the '70 is not an abstract leopard skin, but a very realistic Ocelot skin, like the Ocelot that Dali used to have

[@palmerconnie7197]

Great education thank you

[@kennethgray9918]

It always amazes me the way leopard print its thought to be “tacky” . I think of leopard print in it is strikingly stunning, but in the right context ,if you know what I mean. It is a print that is timeless, & works well with everything from gowns,accessories , but the way it’s worn is so important. It’s best worn with confidence is what I have messily been trying to say. Thanks Doris, learning so much from the history of clothes , it’s definitely altered the way I look at clothes.

[@mrfunky1768]

Hey Ms. Doris I am over the moon for you, and how you made a gallant effort to make Patrick Kelly your show off focus. Remember me the loan fashion illustration teacher at U.C in Cincinnati ? We had a really deeply spirited and civilized back and forth. about black design talent and how absent they are from the mainstream of fashion intellectual scope of importance. Well....thank you and I am mad proud of your actions...and I'd like to think that maybe I had a small part in the change : ) !!!!!

[@nocount1]

Really great idea for a video!

[@gaslitworldf.melissab2897]

Excellent idea to cover this. I believe it was extremely popular in west Africa with the kings or chiefs of tribes, not only as a kind of vest, but also on chairs, shields and stretched across drums.

[@mariesymcewan7737]

Love love love Leopard!!!! Really enjoyed this video Thank you Doris!!!!! X

[@virginiaechiribel666]

Doris!!! You are so good. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and these beauties... brightens my day to watch your videos.

[@fernwebb5568]

you look fabulous in a bucket hat!

[@scottw9749]

I really enjoy learning from these videos. Thank you!

[@MrsPampa]

I love these episodes. Thank you so much!

[@avacarter2724]

Gorgeous clothes, very interesting video looking forward to more!

[@colinhalliley111]

My mother had a 1940s leopard coat . Faux Faboo ! The vest with mirrors was popular in the 60s but in velvet and more soft colors.My sister bought one in P-town and it was beautiful .

[@OmidAChannel]

I love your videos SO much it's unreal.

[@javiergrover8926]

I was fascinated by this program or episode too, I adored Gianni Versace's outfit! Did you know, Dear Dory, that when Monsieur Dior presented his first Collection, that is, "The New Look", one of the looks was with the classic leopard print design! Oh the la...

[@TuckNgun]

Thank you for this video! This is helping me remain sane during these awful times.

[@Greeningermany]

Love love love the handbag!! Thank you for your amazing videos!! Cheers!!

[@janewhite6858]

I used that Egyptian image of a leopard print dress to make a silk screen. I used it on cream velvet with a black print on large cushions and on black velvet with a gold print also...

[@ShaneTallon88]

I love love love that foil Gucci one ! Omg Doris -I would’ve bought that too! You have such a great eye. & the bucket hat looked cute on you also

[@thewaywewore7371]

Hi Shane! Thanks for watching!! I believe that Gucci dress is still available. It came from an amazing store in Los Angeles called Maxfields and it has never been worn. The link for that dress is: thewaywewore.com/products/gucci-2017-gold-lame-leopard-dress?_pos=1&_sid=b158a8857&_ss=r Just in case that something you want to buy or put on layaway? It is the perfect holiday dress! Many thanks for your interest and I hope we continue to put out content that you find interesting. Best wishes for a wonderful holiday season. Doris

[@abbeysalon1512]

Always love your collection and you have a great knowledge

[@JulesMercerTunez]

Loved this doris! I thought it would be interesting to dive into the history of hoodies and t-shirts throughout history- how has their place in peoples wardrobes evolved in both cut and quality and also in perception? So ubiquitous now- like the penguin hoodie from the Chanel episode- but I’m sure it wasn’t always like that!

[@georgespelvin6496]

This was such a gift today! You were "spot on" as always. The purring was a nice touch.

[@ladyowl9187]

That bathrobe is bomb!!

[@ThrivingJean]

Such high caliber content! Thank you. By the way, you look wonderful.

[@sallystrickland3024]

Love it Doris! My personal favorite leopard print throwback was Shania Twain in her video for That Don’t Impress Me Much. Thanks for posting!!

[@mariannespires892]

Another great video, Doris. Thank you, this one was very unique. I love your kind of edumacation!! History through fashion is an endless topic, thankfully, cuz I never get enough!

[@JaesadaSrisuk]

That Todd Oldham piece is amazing! His cheerful designs are super in style nowadays. Have you had many of his pieces in your shop over the years? Thanks for another fantastic video, Doris! Stay safe!

[@PlazaQueen]

stunning

[@DeluxeRedux]

LOVE this episode!! 🐆🐆🐆

[@ericpayne401]

I just love you!!! I want to see an episode about lily ann

[@lmyth5]

Great video as always Doris! I always love your content and getting a peak into the world that is your shop and life. I love a good leopard print. That faux fur 60s shift dress! Even though it was hard to see the texture on video I can imagine it up close, I love coming across those 60s fun fabrics. All the pieces you showed were wonderful.

[@richardm239]

love love love animal prints that scandle bathing suit is such a classic ,we all benefit from the fact you are a gal that cant say no !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@lisawodarski8561]

I adore this channel

[@jennym007]

Thank goodness we do fake fur now! I know it was a part of those times but 250,000 leopards died for coats...I have tears in my eyes. So sad that it took so long for the world to cherish these (and many other) animals. Loving your informative videos thank you,💛🧡🖤

[@thewaywewore7371]

Jenny M Thanks for your kind words Jenny and I completely agree with you. Sad to think of all the beautiful creatures we have killed for what? I appreciate your interest and wish you all the best. Be well and be safe. Doris

[@carrierawdog7887]

i love you dorris!!!!! your passion for fashion feeds me during these tough times(and the times before!!) i love leopard print and i love you for making these videos! stay safe luv xoxo

[@phillisfrench260]

Love it love your Channel

[@sclass6626]

will you please do a segment on fur coats? 👁 ❤️ you doris!

[@jessicawalters2591]

I love the hat and perse

[@ew_barf]

I am in love with that leopard purse!

[@dotell8925]

You are so knowledgeable and a great speaker. Thank you for sharing with us.

[@JJ33438]

my most favorite print of all time. I like it as a trim..however...I do have a leopard dress! Wow I cannot wait to visit your store

[@thewaywewore7371]

Wonderful!

[@mayteeagmeth]

I love your videos.

[@buffalochicken101]

Just started watching your channel and it’s so informative and entertaining!

[@b.mcknight8686]

The 2017 Gucci dress you showed would look fabulous on you if it's your size, also I love your shoes today ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@evettewalker1133]

I was hoping that you would put the bucket hat on and you did yeaheeee. I'm smiling. Thank you for sharing. Didn't the leopard prints become something that was familiarized with woman of the night apparel?

[@michellewouters328]

just love your content--keep it coming--btw, lounging in my kate spade fake fur robe de chambre right now....

[@Erki750]

Loved it! ❤️👌What a interesting topic😍 I think that the sound can get a little better if you place the mic further away from your mouth. Loved it though!

[@thewaywewore7371]

Erika Snygg thanks for your kind way of suggesting improvements. I will try a different placement next time. Thanks for your interest! Hope you are well. Be safe. Doris

[@Ashbeazil]

I wish I could go to your store and try on everything

[@Anteroization]

i never get rid of leopard print, clothes. it comes and go, it comes and go, it comes and go for ages, then once back, got it pristine.

[@Donnellatilery]

Thanks for these great videos. I repost them to my #njfashionwk facebook page. Very informative and love your location! Donnella!

[@thewaywewore7371]

Donnella tilery Thanks for your interest and support Donnella!

[@ShaneTallon88]

That abstract leopard coat was giving me snake print vibes

[@giliaki1995]

Hi, love your videos Are there any websites with vintage clothes that you would recomend for international/european viewers?

[@TheDrakelicious]

Yes, same here. Hello from Switzerland weee

[@giliaki1995]

@@TheDrakelicious hello from Greece :)

[@Rhejcka]

Could you please get Smythsonian to release LA Frock Stars to be sold / streamed legally in Europe? I would SO love to watch it. Thank you 💖

[@jacqueline4868]

I love the leopard cape Kim Novak wore in Bell, Book and Candle Wish KZbin supported images. Words don't do it justice.