2021 gave the fashion world a fair amount of unconventional collaborations, Gucci x Balenciaga and Fendi x Versace to cite the most commercial, logo-obsessed ones. These collaborations mixed the references and design identities of the respective brands, extremely literally. Yet, they managed to create some hype because of the exclusivity of these collaborations in andContinue reading “Balmain x Barbie”
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Vogue Paris (France) x Palais Galliera
The exhibition celebrating the 100 years of the Vogue Paris magazine, arguably the most famous fashion magazine in the world, is an opportunity to look at some of the ties between museal institutions and the fashion industry. Vogue Paris – rebranded Vogue France since the global restructuring of the fashion magazine putting Anna Wintour atContinue reading “Vogue Paris (France) x Palais Galliera”
Hermès x Kermit Oliver
Hermès is most certainly among the least marketing-oriented luxury brands out there. This strategy of discretion contributes to the sustainability of their aura of exclusivity. Hermes bags are the epitome of luxury, among the most thought after items, not to say the most. For that matter, Chanel’s revision of their pricing strategy is an overtContinue reading “Hermès x Kermit Oliver”
Céline x Yves Klein
When Minimalist fashion meets Conceptual Art. As the fashion community impatiently awaits the upcoming January 2022 updates about the new luxury brand to be launched by the acclaimed former Céline designer Phoebe Philo, this post delves into the SS17 Celine collection featuring artist Yves Klein’s work. The British designer, known for her minimalist inspiration andContinue reading “Céline x Yves Klein”
Gabrielle Chanel x Ballets Russes
When dance meets luxury fashion Gabrielle Chanel was known for her relationships with the important cultural figures of her time, especially artists across disciplines such as dance, painting and literature. When she was a young seamstress, she already had great admiration for legendary dancers such as Caryathis and Isadora Duncan. If they certainly had anContinue reading “Gabrielle Chanel x Ballets Russes”
Prada x Street Art
When fashion gets a political twist empowered by art. In 2014, the Italian luxury fashion brand Prada four commissioned street artists and two illustrators to design the set of the SS14 fashion show but also some of the patterns that were featured on the clothes. If Prada has been an active contributor to the culturalContinue reading “Prada x Street Art”
Dior x Kaws
When contemporary pop art meets one of the most popular luxury fashion label. Mr. Kim Jones’ first collection as Artistic Director of Dior Homme for SS19 featured a highly anticipated and hyped collaboration with contemporary pop artist Kaws, known for blurring the lines between fine and commercial art. This set the tone for the newContinue reading “Dior x Kaws”
Louis Vuitton x Sprouse x Murakami x Prince x Kusama x Koons
A dive into one of the most prolific fashion x art ongoing moment. Louis Vuitton is probably one of the first labels to have established art collaboration as a recurring staple of the house, now part of their DNA. Indeed, Marc Jacobs is credited with being the first to break the boundaries of high fashionContinue reading “Louis Vuitton x Sprouse x Murakami x Prince x Kusama x Koons”
Yves Saint Laurent x Mondrian
Mondrian dress by Yves Saint Laurent, 1965 A look at the premises of the intersection of fashion and art. Unquestionably one of the most famous iterations of collaborations between art and fashion, the Mondrian dresses of 1965 were an instant commercial success that is still being discussed today. At a time where art and fashionContinue reading “Yves Saint Laurent x Mondrian”
Dior x Judy Chicago
When a feminist artist meets a feminist designer. On January 20, 2020, Dior presented its Couture show in collaboration with American feminist artist Judy Chicago in the gardens of the Musée Rodin in Paris. The show, titled “The Female Divine” presented goddess-inspired metallic dresses and ensembles. The collection was replete with references to the Maison’sContinue reading “Dior x Judy Chicago”
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