Logo Histories

Logo Histories

Gatopardo – What's the concept?

The concept behind Guillermo González Ruiz & Dora Kappel's 1984 logo for the Gatopardo's cildren's clothing line

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Richard Baird
Jun 25, 2026
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Gatopardo was a Argentinian fashion brand. In the mid-80’s designers Guillermo González Ruiz & Dora Kappel worked with the brand to develop logos for its men’s and children’s lines.

The men’s proposal depicted a leopard’s claw. This formed the negative space of a G. It offered an interpretation of the brand’s name and had an aggressive attitude.

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