Fashion Influenced by historical artistic styles.

Baroque

Baroque was represented the religious and political struggles of the era through dramatic effects of light and shadow. The violence of the times and the existential uncertainties were symbolized by suffocating compositions, exaggerated poses, and theatrical backgrounds. In architecture The Baroque character was expressed in its corresponding costumes by adopting extravagant silhouettes, the use of contrasting colors and patterns, and voluminous accessories. Although there were some variations in style throughout the century, each of them used at least one overgrown element to destabilize the natural figure: high waistlines, huge falling collars and cuffs, or skirt-wide breeches. -Module 10

Louis Vuitton – FW 2009

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Gothic

The period during the Middle Ages that spans the 12th century to the beginning of the Renaissance is known as the Gothic era. As was the case during the rest of the Middle Ages, architecture was the most representative form of art. With the purpose of allowing more light, which symbolized the divine presence of God, Gothic architects created churches fashioned with huge stained glass windows and pointed arches. The general effect was that of ascending, monumental lace-like stone and colored glass structures. Likewise, Gothic silhouettes mirrored the sharp top spires of towers and arches by the adoption of tall conical hats (cornettes) for women and pointy shoes for men (poulains). Tight-fitting and draped sections were juxtaposed in the construction of garments to translate the contrast between hard stone and fragile glass in the cathedrals. Similarly, velvety textiles in dark tones translated the opacity of the tinted glass of stained-glass windows. – Module 10

Fall 2006 Ready-to-Wear
Alexander McQueen - Runway

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Surrealism

In fashion, Surrealism was about creating bizarre pairings of materials and objects in a garment or outfit. One of the most fertile sources of Surrealist shock was in delving into sexual repressions and the relationships people have with their bodies. For designers like Elsa Schiaparelli, clothes represented those paradoxical relationships by simultaneously hiding and revealing the body. She collaborated with Salvador Dali and Renee Magritte (two of the most iconic artists of the Surreal movement) in the creation of garments and fashion documentation. - Module 10

Aitor Throup , 2009
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Pop art

Pop art motives are based on pop art printings or colors (neon) on garments. Many designers inspired pop artist such as Andy Warhol and Keith Haring. Here’s the garment that has Keith Haring paint.

Jeremy Scott X Keith Haring Collaboration
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Abstract Art

Abstract motives based on geometric shapes, bold primary colors, Op prints (from Optical Art, an Abstract art sub-category), and Abstract Expressionistic patterns appeared regularly in textiles from the 60s and 70s. Fashion designers of those decades captured the spirit of those complex times with fabrics based on abstract motives as well as with radically simple and unadorned silhouettes. –Module10

Yves Saint Laurant, 1965 ..... to .....Agatha Ruiz De La Prada, 2009
http://www.rugdesignblog.com/2009/04/art-to-runway-to-rug-mondrian-inspired.html

Conceptual

Conceptualist influences in contemporary fashion can be seen in the interest in textiles, embellishments, etc. beyond the way they visually look. Designers now want to make statements about social issues and styles of life. Fashion is not just about the look anymore; it is about choices, moral concerns, and the politics of dress. One of the most recognizable conceptual fashion tendencies is "Deconstructive Fashion" represented by designers like Martin Margiella, Rie Kawakubo, and Hussein Chalayan. – Module 10

Martin Margiela -S2010
http://www.style.com/fashionshows/complete/slideshow/S2010RTW-MMARGIEL/?loop=0&iphoto=4&play=false&cnt=5