Artists and fashion houses are joining forces

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In the words of Ida Petersson, womenswear buying director at Browns in London, “Our customers respond incredibly well to pieces that tie into the art world.” Perhaps most importantly, art fashion supports painters and illustrators beyond the confines of a gallery or museum. Notably, Prada collaborated with eight female cartoonists in their Spring 2018 collection, debuting comic book-inspired bags, blazers, and tops (via Who What Wear). You can buy similar pieces like Reformation’s newsprint pants or Dolls Kill’s Archie Comics skater skirt.

Celebrities like Emily Ratajkowski and Ariana Grande have also worked to popularize the trend. The “Blurred Lines” star debuted a Carrie Bradshaw-style newspaper-print dress at 2022’s New York Fashion Week, and Grande’s Michelangelo-inspired Met Gala dress will always be one of her top looks, per Glamour. In recent years, designer Paloma Lanna, founder of Paloma Wool, has worked with visual artists like Sophronia Cook and Jacopo Pagin. As she explained to Who What Wear, “I was as interested in art as I was in creating clothes, so I decided to focus less on typical fashion concepts and more on artistic exploration.” Similarly, Stella McCartney joined forces with Japanese artist Yoshitomo Nar in 2021 to create a memorable gender-neutral collection (via Harper’s Bazaar). And even more recently, ​​Louis Vuitton collaborated with Yayoi Kusama, a renowned contemporary artist known for her use of polka dots.

Fashion breathes new life into famous paintings

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“Wearing art is a way of showing that you’re in the know,” Ida Petersson told Who What Wear. However, it’s also a way of highlighting your personality — just like a Y2K graphic tee. As professional stylist Sandra Okerulu predicts for Insider, art-inspired fashion will only grow in popularity throughout 2023, whether you’re looking for a “Starry Night” tee shirt or “Girl with a Pearl Earring” pearl earrings. Nearly a decade ago, Vogue reported on the “Art Sock” trend, a fad that isn’t showing signs of slowing down. Nowadays, you can buy famous painting-inspired socks everywhere, from Walmart to Etsy, or even upgrade to a designer “Birth of Venus” corset top on Wolf & Badger. Want to wear a Renaissance painting on your pants? Look no further than Cider.

Similarly, designer Ariel Adkins incorporates centuries-old paintings into her handmade styles. “I have always loved clothes and consistently spent a lot of time putting my outfits together, so it felt natural to say, ‘Well, I love art, and I love clothes, so why not combine the two?’” the Artfully Awear founder said to The New York Post. “I also do commissions,” she explains. “Usually, the client chooses a work of art that’s meaningful to them.”

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Artists and fashion houses are joining forces

Reformation

In the words of Ida Petersson, womenswear buying director at Browns in London, “Our customers respond incredibly well to pieces that tie into the art world.” Perhaps most importantly, art fashion supports painters and illustrators beyond the confines of a gallery or museum. Notably, Prada collaborated with eight female cartoonists in their Spring 2018 collection, debuting comic book-inspired bags, blazers, and tops (via Who What Wear). You can buy similar pieces like Reformation’s newsprint pants or Dolls Kill’s Archie Comics skater skirt.

Celebrities like Emily Ratajkowski and Ariana Grande have also worked to popularize the trend. The “Blurred Lines” star debuted a Carrie Bradshaw-style newspaper-print dress at 2022’s New York Fashion Week, and Grande’s Michelangelo-inspired Met Gala dress will always be one of her top looks, per Glamour. In recent years, designer Paloma Lanna, founder of Paloma Wool, has worked with visual artists like Sophronia Cook and Jacopo Pagin. As she explained to Who What Wear, “I was as interested in art as I was in creating clothes, so I decided to focus less on typical fashion concepts and more on artistic exploration.” Similarly, Stella McCartney joined forces with Japanese artist Yoshitomo Nar in 2021 to create a memorable gender-neutral collection (via Harper’s Bazaar). And even more recently, ​​Louis Vuitton collaborated with Yayoi Kusama, a renowned contemporary artist known for her use of polka dots.

Celebrities like Emily Ratajkowski and Ariana Grande have also worked to popularize the trend. The “Blurred Lines” star debuted a Carrie Bradshaw-style newspaper-print dress at 2022’s New York Fashion Week, and Grande’s Michelangelo-inspired Met Gala dress will always be one of her top looks, per Glamour.

In recent years, designer Paloma Lanna, founder of Paloma Wool, has worked with visual artists like Sophronia Cook and Jacopo Pagin. As she explained to Who What Wear, “I was as interested in art as I was in creating clothes, so I decided to focus less on typical fashion concepts and more on artistic exploration.” Similarly, Stella McCartney joined forces with Japanese artist Yoshitomo Nar in 2021 to create a memorable gender-neutral collection (via Harper’s Bazaar). And even more recently, ​​Louis Vuitton collaborated with Yayoi Kusama, a renowned contemporary artist known for her use of polka dots.

Fashion breathes new life into famous paintings

Sharkwill

“Wearing art is a way of showing that you’re in the know,” Ida Petersson told Who What Wear. However, it’s also a way of highlighting your personality — just like a Y2K graphic tee. As professional stylist Sandra Okerulu predicts for Insider, art-inspired fashion will only grow in popularity throughout 2023, whether you’re looking for a “Starry Night” tee shirt or “Girl with a Pearl Earring” pearl earrings. Nearly a decade ago, Vogue reported on the “Art Sock” trend, a fad that isn’t showing signs of slowing down. Nowadays, you can buy famous painting-inspired socks everywhere, from Walmart to Etsy, or even upgrade to a designer “Birth of Venus” corset top on Wolf & Badger. Want to wear a Renaissance painting on your pants? Look no further than Cider.

Similarly, designer Ariel Adkins incorporates centuries-old paintings into her handmade styles. “I have always loved clothes and consistently spent a lot of time putting my outfits together, so it felt natural to say, ‘Well, I love art, and I love clothes, so why not combine the two?’” the Artfully Awear founder said to The New York Post. “I also do commissions,” she explains. “Usually, the client chooses a work of art that’s meaningful to them.”

Similarly, designer Ariel Adkins incorporates centuries-old paintings into her handmade styles. “I have always loved clothes and consistently spent a lot of time putting my outfits together, so it felt natural to say, ‘Well, I love art, and I love clothes, so why not combine the two?’” the Artfully Awear founder said to The New York Post. “I also do commissions,” she explains. “Usually, the client chooses a work of art that’s meaningful to them.”