Fashion can become so vague it can be influenced by the most peculiar objects. Fashion finds inspiration from fine art, to the movement of cubism, abstract expressionism and pop art. But lets face how can you not, the likes of Andy Warhol, James Reid and iconic paintings such as 'Ophelia' and 'Two Sisters' by Cornelis de vos make it hard not to shape into our own modernized take on these iconic fine art.
Romanticism an era of artistic, literary and intellectual movement, producing some of Europe's most famous artists and writers. Designer, John Galliano romanticism vision blossomed in the fall/winter 1994 and this was pitiful movement as from here on Galliano gained influence. The sweeping dresses combined with the ruffles really captured the Romanticism and created likeness of Beardsleys illustrations for the Aristophanes play, Lysistrata
The play is notable for being an early expose of sexual relations in a male dominated society. John Galliano creates a likeness but instead makes it more powerful towards women - the sheer and the long flowing material portrays a sense of elegance, the ruffles give a look of power. Whilst the eye make-up is dark combined with soft nude lips dramatizes the look and captures the true meaning of the play, Lyisistrata the first encounter of a female dominance.
History of Art in Fashion.
It is undeniable that some of our favourite designers are influenced by major era's in History, take Alexander McQueen - it is clearly evident that he is majorly influenced by the Elizabethan era. But he ensembles grace and elegance with looks that may be dramatic or ones that you could wear to the office, all of which he clearly wants individuals to capture their own unique statement. He completes this with intricate details including high neck ruffled collars and glittering beading as well as pin -sharp tailoring, it can't help but remind you of royalty and Shakespearean romanticism.
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| The portrait of Queen Elizabeth 1 really defines what you would expect to see at Alexander McQueen, the pale skin, the ruffles, the head dresses. It is truly amazing to see that even after 500 years our greatest designers are still unzipping a whole new world of fashion. |
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| Alexander McQueen couture Summer 2013 |
'Its very Ruff out there'
Valentino fall/ summer 2013 consisted on white lace cuffs, a simple black midi dress with lace embroidery to symbolize a white collar - inspired by the painting, 'Two Sisters' by Cornelis de vos, c.1615. During the Netherlands in 17th century, they dressed in black modest outfit and began to extend the use of the white collar which began to fall out fashion in Europe. However in 2013 this became the trend, Valentino modernized and created the whole new look of the 'white collar' and it was truly phenomenal.
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| 'Two Sisters' by Cornelis de Vos c.1615 |
Whilst it still retains a sense of modesty it carries an edge of confidence and completely becomes a statement piece.
Fashion and Andy Warhol
Art and Fashion, they are like bedfellows they go together hand in hand and Andy Warhol defines creativity and vibrant colour. Pop artistic and an illustrator for fashion magazines such as Glamour and Harpers Bazaar, dainty heels and colourful beauty products acted as a catalyst for hi inspiration.
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Harperz Bazaar- Andy Warhol illustration, April 1956.
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Prada Fall/Spring 2013 inspired by Warhols painting 'Flowers' each outfit really captured its 'ugly pretty' which could be said for many of Warhols pop art, peculiar but still retained a sense of beauty. The show kicked started with a short black dress in stiff satin, a panel print of two flowers stitched to the torso. Each flowers were inspired by Andy Warhol's pop art 'flowers' some of which carried the pop art daisies in red capturing a sixties feel to the collection. The collection made the models ooze with power.
