Art inspired fashion: How to inject art into your wardrobe
The pieces blurring lines between fashion and art that you can shop now
Art inspired fashion: How to inject art into your wardrobe
Whether you think collaborations between brands and artists are the stuff of genius or the hijacking of art by sneering capitalism, they're pretty much everywhere.
From the highstreet to high fashion, here are our favourite instances of art-inspired fashion to buy now.
Versace Andy Warhol Collection
Gianni Versace first launched a collection inspired by Andy Warhol back in '91, and Donatella thrust it back into the limelight this year to honour the 20th anniversary of his death. Marilyn Monroe and James Dean are splashed all over a sheath dress and matching boots. Bold.
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Patrick Church
Designer and artist Patrick Church's 'All Over You' print has been doing the rounds on Instagram as the reigning print-du-jour of summer '19. Pyjamas and swimming trunks for cool kids.
Buy them here
Akris
Inspired by Geta Brătescu's vivid paintings, Akris' Creative Director Albert Kriemler collaborated with the artist for the label's Spring '19 collection just before she passed away. This plissé-organza skirt features a recreation of Brătescu's 2011 self-portrait, and will look chic with a plain white tee. Now on sale.
Buy it here
Sarah Pickstone X Florence Bridge
This jazzy silk shirt is a collaboration with British Fashion designer Florence Bridge, and artist Sarah Pickstone, and features her artwork 'An allegory of Painting'. The painting was commissioned by the Royal Academy for its 250th anniversary and can be viewed at the entrance to Burlington Gardens.
Buy it here
MOLOKOplus x Matisse
A statement earring if ever we saw one, get your Matisse fix by way of MOLOKplus's minimalist earrings, available here at Etsy.
Funky Socks
Funky Sock's have riffed on a number of artists' likeness, including Andy Warhol, Dali, Picasso and more, but the Yayoi Kusama socks have to be our favourite.
Buy them here
VANS x Van Gogh
Vans has worked closely with the Van Gogh Museum to create a series of footwear that lovingly feature paintings such as Skull, Sunflowers, and Almond Blossom. Shop the collection here
Cubist earrings by Yellow Owl Workshop
These Cubist earrings are inspired by the work of Pablo Picasso. The petite, boldly coloured studs have hypoallergenic posts and are gilded with 22 karat gold.
Buy them here
Royal Academy x Ai Wei Wei
Chinese artist and activist Ai Weiwei has been giving the world the finger, and capturing it on camera, for years. Pay homage by getting your hands on this umbrella. After all, if you could tell the rain one thing, what else would you tell it? Buy it here
Liberty London X Luke Edward Hall
Liberty London has teamed up with London-based interior designer and artist Luke Edward Hall to make this 100% cotton 'Longest ever dream' tee. Buy it here
From the highstreet to high fashion, here are our favourite instances of art-inspired fashion to buy now.
Versace Andy Warhol Collection
Gianni Versace first launched a collection inspired by Andy Warhol back in '91, and Donatella thrust it back into the limelight this year to honour the 20th anniversary of his death. Marilyn Monroe and James Dean are splashed all over a sheath dress and matching boots. Bold.
Buy it here
Patrick Church
Designer and artist Patrick Church's 'All Over You' print has been doing the rounds on Instagram as the reigning print-du-jour of summer '19. Pyjamas and swimming trunks for cool kids.
Buy them here
Akris
Inspired by Geta Brătescu's vivid paintings, Akris' Creative Director Albert Kriemler collaborated with the artist for the label's Spring '19 collection just before she passed away. This plissé-organza skirt features a recreation of Brătescu's 2011 self-portrait, and will look chic with a plain white tee. Now on sale.
Buy it here
Sarah Pickstone X Florence Bridge
This jazzy silk shirt is a collaboration with British Fashion designer Florence Bridge, and artist Sarah Pickstone, and features her artwork 'An allegory of Painting'. The painting was commissioned by the Royal Academy for its 250th anniversary and can be viewed at the entrance to Burlington Gardens.
Buy it here
MOLOKOplus x Matisse
A statement earring if ever we saw one, get your Matisse fix by way of MOLOKplus's minimalist earrings, available here at Etsy.
Funky Socks
Funky Sock's have riffed on a number of artists' likeness, including Andy Warhol, Dali, Picasso and more, but the Yayoi Kusama socks have to be our favourite.
Buy them here
VANS x Van Gogh
Vans has worked closely with the Van Gogh Museum to create a series of footwear that lovingly feature paintings such as Skull, Sunflowers, and Almond Blossom. Shop the collection here
Cubist earrings by Yellow Owl Workshop
These Cubist earrings are inspired by the work of Pablo Picasso. The petite, boldly coloured studs have hypoallergenic posts and are gilded with 22 karat gold.
Buy them here
Royal Academy x Ai Wei Wei
Chinese artist and activist Ai Weiwei has been giving the world the finger, and capturing it on camera, for years. Pay homage by getting your hands on this umbrella. After all, if you could tell the rain one thing, what else would you tell it? Buy it here
Liberty London X Luke Edward Hall
Liberty London has teamed up with London-based interior designer and artist Luke Edward Hall to make this 100% cotton 'Longest ever dream' tee. Buy it here
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