Fierce : the history of leopard print /

"In this lush compendium illustrated with full-color images, the author of The Burlesque Handbook chronicles the history of one of the world's most beloved fashion patterns 'leopard print' celebrating its beauty and place in couture, and the women who have dared to wear it. In na...

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Main Author: Weldon, Jo (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Harper Design an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, 2018.
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