The Enduring Legacy of the Catsuit
March 15, 2022 at 09:39PM When it comes to archetypal femme fatale, Catwoman reigns supreme. The complex character — who walks the line between villain and antihero — represents power, independence and perseverance. All of these traits are embodied by her signature outfit: the catsuit. Since The Batman was released in theatres on March 5, audiences have been transfixed by Zoë Kravitz’s performance as the infamous Selina Kyle. And while her uniform has been reimagined many times over since 1940s, the catsuit’s novelty has never waned. This is thanks (in part) to fashion’s fascination with felines. Photography courtesy of Warner Bros. & DC ComicsBy nature, cats are smart and independent, but these coy companions are often misjudged. Cats have long been used by fashion designers, and thus, have been associated with women, but the animals have a complicated history falling in and our of…
