A safari is an overland expedition, most notably in East Africa, undertaken to observe wildlife. The "Big Five" game animals – lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, and Cape buffalo – are highly sought after during safaris, appealing to both wildlife enthusiasts and big-game hunters. Safaris play a significant role in the tourism industry in many African countries.
In 1904, Newland & Tarlton Ltd, a firm that pioneered luxury tented safaris, was founded.
In 1908, sources state that Theodore Roosevelt was outfitted by Willis & Geiger.
In 1909, Theodore Roosevelt was outfitted in safari-style clothing for his safari trip by Lord Cranworth.
Theodore Roosevelt's safari trip continued into 1910. He was outfitted by Lord Cranworth's firm, Newland & Tarlton.
In 1931, the sound film Trader Horn was released, providing cinema entertainment.
By 1950, the pith helmet, initially worn by the British military, was adopted as streetwear.
In 1965, the film The Naked Prey was released, continuing the use of the safari in adventure films. The film starred Cornel Wilde.
In 1975, John Molloy stated that safari-style continued to be a form of casual menswear.
In 1990, Ralph Lauren created the Safari fragrance, advertised as "a floral aroma with a light breeze scented by grasses, freedom, and the romance of vast open spaces."
In 2005, British Vogue featured haute safari style clothing in an article titled "World Vision: the grown-up approach to global style."
In 2005, the term safari chic extended beyond clothing to include interior design and architecture. Architectural Digest released a list of luxurious safari camps.
In 2014, Harper's Bazaar announced trend alerts featuring animal prints and a “safari sleek" style.
In 2015, couture designers featured variations of safari-style in their collections, including a silk safari-style evening gown by Yang Lei and safari-style white shirt dress in Alexander Wang's collection. Alberta Ferretti's daywear collection was described as "safari-sleek" by The New York Times.
In 2018, Melania Trump wore safari-style clothing, including a pith helmet, during her trip to Africa, which sparked some criticism.
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