Historical Artistic Styles
Between 1800 and 1803 classical ornament used geometric shapes.
Greek key patterns decorated borders and garment hems, sleeve bands and shawls. All the embroidery was initially delicate and light, faithfully following the classical influence, but eventually the embroidery became coarsely execute
Surrealism
While the full, surrealist, monty might not be for everyone, it's all about creating an illusion and platform heels, cinched-in waists, sculpted jackets or a shell-shaped clutch bags are all elements of that - be it more wearable. Without surrealism, it's hard to imagine where fashion would be, but one's things for sure life would be a lot less fun.
Greek & Roman dress
Grecian Goddess wedding dresses
From left to right August Jones, Lambert Creations, Mauel Mota
Grecian Goddess Draping
Grecian Goddess Draping
Looks from Chadwick Bell, James Coviello, Elie Saab, Valentino, and Kenzo.
Classical one-shoulder draping graced the runways of Elie Saab, Valentino and others, while Kenzo's dresses had more of a Romanesque tunic feel to them.
Historical reference:
Between 1800 and 1803 classical ornament used geometric shapes.Greek key patterns decorated borders and garment hems, sleeve bands and shawls. All the embroidery was initially delicate and light, faithfully following the classical influence, but eventually the embroidery became coarsely execute
Abstract Art
1888PressRelease) April 15, 2009 - LONDON – Designers get inspiration from a lot of different places and for Rashida Kapadia creator of the Black Tangerine line of leather handbags, art has always been a primary source. Her “Magical Realism” handbag design, inspired by the art of Wassily Kandinsky.
At the Russian Court, Hermitage Museum, Amsterdam
Also opening this month is the expanded Hermitage Amsterdam. Aiming to bring more of Russia's artistic heritage to Western Europe, the museum is ten times larger than before. The inaugural exhibition, At the Russian Court: Palace and Protocol in the 19th century, includes over 1800 objects on loan from the State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg. The grandeur and power of the period is shown threw hundreds of ball gowns and other costumes, court paintings, jewelry by Fabergé, and furniture including the famous Romanov throne.
Expect designers to be inspired by the opulence of Russian Court dressing. Gold embroideries, brocades, moirés, and satin shoes are all details that will be of interest. This exhibit is guaranteed to please Christian Lacroix, and we're guessing Erdem too.
Also opening this month is the expanded Hermitage Amsterdam. Aiming to bring more of Russia's artistic heritage to Western Europe, the museum is ten times larger than before. The inaugural exhibition, At the Russian Court: Palace and Protocol in the 19th century, includes over 1800 objects on loan from the State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg. The grandeur and power of the period is shown threw hundreds of ball gowns and other costumes, court paintings, jewelry by Fabergé, and furniture including the famous Romanov throne.
Expect designers to be inspired by the opulence of Russian Court dressing. Gold embroideries, brocades, moirés, and satin shoes are all details that will be of interest. This exhibit is guaranteed to please Christian Lacroix, and we're guessing Erdem too.
Modern Reference:
Christian Lacroix, Summer Collection 2009
Christian Lacroix, Summer Collection 2009
Surrealism
Imitating Salvador Dali's Lobster Telephone, 1938: Orange velvet dress,Basso and Brooke
While the full, surrealist, monty might not be for everyone, it's all about creating an illusion and platform heels, cinched-in waists, sculpted jackets or a shell-shaped clutch bags are all elements of that - be it more wearable. Without surrealism, it's hard to imagine where fashion would be, but one's things for sure life would be a lot less fun.
