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Throughout history, art and fashion have always gone hand in hand; they are a reflection of life and time. Art helps us to see through the vision of its creator, but it also distracts us from the daily grind. Fashion reflects everyday life and tells us about the customs and lifestyles of people in different eras. At the same time, art and fashion are closely related. Many designers draw inspiration from works of art, and artists expand their art by creating clothing and accessories. And history recounts these examples: the famous Leonardo Da Vinci, during his service to the Duke of Milan, Ludovico Sforza, designed costumes for court parties and tournaments…
Returning to the present day, I'll show you some examples of fashion trends inspired by art.

1. Valentino and Hieronymus Bosch.

Pierpaolo Picciol, the designer of the Italian fashion house Valentino. In his 2017 collection his focus was on the religious theme of the Middle Ages. The master's creations draw inspiration from Hieronymus Bosch's painting It is "The Garden of Earthly Delights" an allegory of sin. Combining the trends of that era with modern aesthetics, Piccioli presented Bosch's symbols in a new way, illustrating the artworks on romantic dresses on transparent fabrics through prints and embroidered motifs.

2. Pop art: Bric's and Andy Warhol.

Italian travel accessories brand Bric's has created a collection series in collaboration with the Andy Warhol Foundation, featuring the famous silkscreen portrait of film icon Marilyn Monroe, created by the American artist between 1962 and 1967. 

Bric's also created a line of suitcases with a multi-colored background featuring illustrations of Campbell's Tomato Soup cans—a work of art created by Andy Warhol between 1961 and 1962.

3. Abstract Fashion by Yves Saint Laurent

Dutch artist Mondrian was one of the first artists to paint abstract art in the 20th century. He founded an entire movement—De Stijl—whose goal was to unite modern style and reality. In his works, he exclusively used geometric elements in primary tones of red, blue, and yellow, combined with black, gray, and white. A great admirer of his art, French designer Yves Saint Laurent used Mondrian's paintings to create his 1965 dress collection.

Drawing inspiration from the artist's geometric themes and bold colors, Yves Saint Laurent presented six cocktail dresses, whose style became iconic. These were sleeveless knee-length dresses with a simple A-line silhouette.

4. Louis Vuitton and World Masterpieces

One of the most striking and controversial collaborations between art and haute couture was Jeff Koons's "Masters" accessories collection for LOUIS VUITTON, in which the contemporary designer reinterpreted canonical works of the past.
Five paintings by five artists were chosen for the collection: Leonardo da Vinci's "Mona Lisa," Van Gogh's "Wheatfield with Cypresses," Rubens's "The Lion and Tiger Hunt," Titian's "Mars, Venus, and Cupid," and Fragonard's "Girl in Bed Playing with a Dog." The famous paintings have been illustrated on bags, wallets, clutches, and silk scarves.
Each accessory has become a true objet d'art in the fashion world. A special technique was developed to apply the image to leather, and the inside of each bag is printed with a portrait of the artist, his story, and Jeff Koons's signature.

5. Dolce & Gabbana and the Baroque of Peter Paul Rubens

Peter Paul Rubens' "Venus in a Mirror" inspired the 2020 collection by Dolce & Gabbana, designers who boast a brilliant background in art, fashion, and history.
Designers Domenico Dolce (a graduate of the Marangoni School of Design and Fashion) and Stefano Gabbana have created a collection in perfect harmony with the art of the Flemish artist. The elegance of the contours and the pastel color palette create a special style. The use of models with different body types also contributed to the overall concept.
In their fall 2012 collection, Italian designers showcased ideas inspired by the fresco style of Sicilian Catholic churches. Rubens's "Portrait of Anne of Austria" was particularly noteworthy. Artists were drawn to its bell sleeves and gathered collar. The result was dresses and capes crafted from luxurious fabrics with the addition of lace and brocade.

6. Gilda Tonelli and Jackson Pollock-style.

In 2015, the Abruzzo-based artisanal accessory company, Gilda Tonelli, created a collection of bags and shoes inspired by the works of American impressionist painter Jackson Pollock, who rose to fame in the first half of the 20th century.
Jackson Pollock was the founder of abstract expressionism (Action Painting), inventing a new artistic style called "Cooling Technique" in 1947.  Gilda Tonelli's designers and artisans used the dripping technique, hand-painting leather with special colors, creating a modern fashion piece with a vintage art style.

7. 21st-century art and Cromia accessories.

The Laipe company from the Marche region (located in Italy), in collaboration with artist Stefano Calisti, created iCALISTIni—leather bags and wallets featuring a reproduction of the work "Tree of Happiness." This painting was created by Stefano Calisti in a naive style, features bright, joyful colors—blue, yellow, and green.

In conclusion, I would like to emphasize that many modern designers come from the world of art, graduating from specialized schools. Their work is closely linked to the creation of new forms and images, which brings modern fashion closer to art, despite the practicality of the clothes and accessories they create.

E.M.