When the football whistle sounded Diletta Leotta’s fashion choices told us that the real focus was not necessarily on the pitch.
Diletta Leotta, DAZN’s host for the highly anticipated match of Napoli vs. Juventus, redefined “sideline style” by wearing a black leather trenchcoat and a pair over-the-knee boots with animal prints. Her look attracted the cameras and raised an interesting question: Can women regain their right to speak in a field dominated by men?
According to Fashion Retail Analytics 2024, searches for animal prints among female consumers have increased by 67% on an annual basis, while sales of trench coats in leather have increased by 43% on the European market.
Diletta’s over the knee boots feature a bold, leopard print design that was named by Vogue as “one of 2025’s most recognizable retro elements”.
Her styling team revealed the average price was 19% less than in 2023 but that it retained 100% of visual impact.
In a world dominated by men, Diletta’s fashion choices broke the stereotype of a “sideline vase”. Her black leather trench is not only a visual focal point, but also a challenge against traditional gender roles. When women are no more “foils”, but define the rules their own way, then fashion becomes a quiet struggle.
Within 24 hours of the game, Diletta’s look had received more than 2.3 millions interactions on Instagram and the hashtag #LeottaStyle appeared on the list of trending searches;
Fashion critics noted that her outfit perfectly interpreted the aesthetic of “sexiness coexisting with power” – exactly the self-image Generation Z women want to express.
Her stylist revealed that this look was inspired from the “New Romantic”, style of the 1990s. However, the combination of leather and animal prints has given it a more contemporary edge.
