Sunday 31 July 2011

fashion as art.

Image From: Giovanni Boldini and Dior

Looking through Christian Dior's haute couture collections, it is evident to see the direct inspiration he took from particular artworks. Here the Madeleine Dress (Autumn/Winter 2005/2006) was adapted from Giovanni Boldini's 'Portrait of Mme Charles Max'. This is a perfect example of how history, art, photography and film have influenced some of fashion's greatest designers.


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16 comments:

  1. Couture Me Pink1 August 2011 at 5:51 am

    I love seeing what inspires a designer. The original painting by Boldini (which is one of my favorite paintings) was embodied perfectly in the Madeleine Dress.

    Great Post!

    P.S. I'm following

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  2. Samantha Goodwin1 August 2011 at 10:32 am

    Perfect example. It's really nice to see. I'm a sucker for art. Keep it up! <3

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  3. erica marie1 August 2011 at 11:25 am

    I almost did a project on this last week...I love looking at what inspires other designers.

    erica

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  4. simply frabulous1 August 2011 at 2:35 pm

    Great post, I loved it!

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  5. Madeleine Roberts2 August 2011 at 2:29 pm

    How could I not love something that has my name in it,"Madeleine Dress."
    Art does have a direct influence on fashion design. And I love to see how designers embrace classic artworks. This is such a beautiful interpretation.
    -Madeleine

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  6. Emily2 August 2011 at 9:47 pm

    Oh yay, my favorite! Fashion as art! I just adore these posts. The grays here are so hauntingly beautiful. Like pretty in a gloomy sort of way. LOVE it!

    xoxo
    Em

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  7. Jardin de la Mode4 August 2011 at 9:02 am

    Wow so pretty! ♥

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  8. Hannah5 August 2011 at 2:16 pm

    That last look is insane


    Bow Dream Nation xx

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  9. Pratishtha Durga8 August 2011 at 12:20 am

    Inspiration. That wonderful muse that designers seek all over. It's great to know what lies behind the wonderful creations of well known creative names. Thanks for sharing.

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  10. Unknown8 August 2011 at 12:10 pm

    that illustration is incredible! each look is so incredible :) pure genius art!

    xoxo

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  11. Ali10 August 2011 at 4:14 pm

    wow... amazing!
    I'd love to see someone wearing it to an event like the Met Gala and style it in a more modern way. it would be interesting to see what different people could do with it.

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  12. Anonymous14 August 2011 at 3:03 am

    This is some stunning stuff. Like the stuff of masterpieces, and it really is one too.

    Lots of love from Sydney,

    x Kel

    absorbing optimistic rays

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  13. Like Mousse Au Chocolat14 August 2011 at 8:27 am

    woww so beautful that dress

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  14. happycache.tumblr20 August 2011 at 12:28 pm

    wow, you do have an eye for seeing designers' inspirations.. i love these kinds of posts you have!:)

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  15. Anonymous22 August 2011 at 9:27 am

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  16. Unknown2 September 2011 at 11:07 pm

    I think this was inspired by the Marchesa di Casetti, fashion legend and icon. Often the inspiration of designers work. Great post.

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