Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Modern Art + Fashion = A's Perfect Match

As many of you know, art is my first love.  Specifically, modern art.  By now you know that I'm often drawn to quirky modern things, like jewelry from the 40's and 50's, as well as unique clothing items.  I also love it when current designers draw inspiration from influential modern artists, as I find these pieces especially intriguing and fun.  I wanted to highlight just a couple of my favorites from my collection below.

Item: DVF Carolina Lips Clutch.  Inspiration: Man Ray.  Period of Modernism: Dada.
Ray made a series of paintings/objects of Lee Miller's lips during and after their relationship, even casting her lips in gold.  When I first saw this clutch, I instantly thought of Man Ray.

Item: 3.1 Phillip Lim Ka-Pow Sweater.  Inspiration: Roy Lichtenstein.  Period of Modernism: Pop Art
Lichtenstein's comic prints inspired many designers last season, and Lim's sweaters became a huge hit.

Item: My own DIY shoes.  Inspiration: Picasso.  Period of Modernism: Cubism.
Sometimes, if you can't find something that you really want, you have to DIY it yourself!

I hope you guys are having a great week!  Do you have anything in your wardrobe that was inspired by an art movement you love?

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54 comments:

  1. Amazing items and art is such a huge inspiration!
    I love the Picasso inspired shoes!!

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  2. I noticed quite a bit of pop art inspired clothing going around lately and I just love it! (Huge pop art fan) That's quite cool about the lips, with the two images right next to each other like that you can really see the inspiration.

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  3. I love love love art as well. In fact, art history is my major :) There's these scarves on amazon that feature Van Gogh's paintings on them, which I love (as so many people do). Those shoes you painted yourself are so, so cool- I'd love to see them for sale in your shop, if they aren't already!

    Thanks for helping me out with the Zara shoes. Unfortunately, today when I checked back, they ran out of my size (although they had them last night). I don't even know if they would've worked for me though as I have weird flat feet and ballet flats do nothing for me. So I'm still undecided!

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    1. Love that you are an Art History major!! And I don't have the shoes listed, but you know I can always custom-make anything! :)

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  4. Such a fun post, love seeing someone really embrace the world of art! Those Picasso inspired shoes are amazing!!

    xx Michelle

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  5. cool idea with the sneakers. :)

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  6. what an interesting post, A! all those items are brilliant! and how adorable are those sneakers :)
    when it comes to me then I have a couple of pieces that remind me of baroque style with their fancy patterns.

    Maiken,
    Maikeni blogi - part of me

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  7. Great Post!

    This is the best post I've been reading today well done with the pictures as well :) !!!

    Love,

    Jen

    www.the-fashion-milkshake.blogspot.nl

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  8. love the clutch, never seen anything like it before!

    xx

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  9. allison!!!!!! oh im going to have to live vicariously through you, I've been swooning over that clutch for months.....AND that sweater.......and those shoes are such a work of art. I'd have to say everything in my closet is inspired by art.....there is a kate spade pop art clutch that I might just bight the bullet and get in trouble with the hubs for buying it!
    brooke @ what2wear

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    1. ahhhh I know...so many items really are inspired by art! I hope you get the kate spade clutch! :)

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  10. First of all this is a great post..I LOVE seeing what you are inspired by and the clutch and sweater are of course fantastic pieces!
    Sheree xxx

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  11. Oh...mah...gosh....Allison, I'm hyperventilating over that DVF clutch. Such a fantastic item. And seriously, I can see your DIY shoes selling in stores. They're soooo rad. So jealous of your talent, my dear:)

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  13. These pieces are truly artistic! I also love when a designer finds inspiration by art! your DIY shoes are so cool, congrats!! xo

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  15. The clutch is just perfect!!
    xx
    www.clothesandcamera.com

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  16. You did those shoes? Oh my goodness! I love them! You are so talented, I am so tempted to send you a pair of plain white canvas shoes for you to do your magic on! I'm serious, you should totally consider it....

    Clare
    Understated Classics

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    1. Thanks, Clare! haha! Let me know...I'm always happy to custom-make things! :)

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  17. wow, this is such a cool post. it's neat to actually put into context and visualize how fashion is inspired so literally by art. thanks for sharing!

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  18. o wao i absolutely love your clutch!!!

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  19. Omigosh, you have some great pieces here Allison! I don't personally have any pieces inspired by any particular art movement but I love your DIY Picasso shoes... so talented you are!

    xo, alison*elle

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  20. I cannot believe you did those shoes! You're so talented!

    Xo
    Elsa
    Mix and Match the F word

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  22. OMG the cubism inspired DIY shoes are my fav. When I saw the post that you did a while back I was so excited, I still have to try them out for myself but I really would like a pair of my own probably with glitter too, lol.

    xoxo,
    Genie


    www.uniqueandchicstyle.blogspot.com

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  23. I like the clutch!!!
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  24. I love when I see garments with designs based on art inspiration! All your pieces here are beautiful, but I have to say that my faves are definitely those Picasso shoes! Can't believe you did it yourself, you're such a talent! I have been obsessed with those umbrellas that come with the print of impressionist paintings, I just need to find them!

    Jenny
    www.jensoutfitjournal.com

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    1. Oh yes, those are super cute!! Good luck in finding one!

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  26. Hello from Spain: I have no clothes inspired by important artists. Your purchases are very original. I like the bag lip. Very cool. We keep in touch.

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  27. I LOVE this post! I see everything you see too! I definitely had the same reaction to the Man Ray lips/DVF bag.
    xo,
    nancy

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  28. Oh wow, I am really loving this post! I hope you continue with this because it's seriously interesting and insightful. How amazing are those diy Picasso shoes!! I would never have guessed that you made them, The print almost looks like it's been woven on. I'm feeling inspired to bust out my text books and polish up my knowledge of art history now. haha

    xx Jenee C.
    {camo meets couture}

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  30. these items are so totally you - and your DIY shoes are amazing. you are so talented!! i love how you have incorporated into your closet fashion and art. i seriously can't wait to see how you style all of these!

    xox P

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  31. wow that looks gorgeous and these photos!
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  33. Wow seriously cool! Love all the items.

    That top is gorgeous!
    xoxo
    Haylee
    http://www.dolledupdaily.com/

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  34. those lip clutches are freaking cute. my weeks has been a nice one since i have 6 days off from work.

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  36. Beautiful items. Everything around us is so inspiring!
    Elena
    http://dcinstyle.com/blog/

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  37. I'm not very knowledgeable at all when it comes to modern art, but this really is so interesting! I had no idea where these inspirations had come from and it makes the pieces that much more special. And how gorgeous is that clutch? Lucky girl!

    xoxo Alison
    www.stylingmylife.com

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  39. sooooo cute!!! i love these!

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  42. I love your love for art. I think it's one of my favorite things about you. I wish I was as into it as you. I took art lessons when I was younger (oil painting), but I just wasn't that good, haha. Those shoes are amazing. You are just so talented!

    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee

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  43. I love these pieces and the connection to art. Pieces that have an extra quirkiness to them are my favorites as well. :) I'm always on the look out for those one-of-a-kind pieces. :)

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  45. This is such a great idea for a post – would love to see more of this! I love getting back to the notion that clothes really can be wearable art, and that designers are artists.

    Sea and Swank

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  47. Hiya hun...thanks for your thoughtful comment, I could learn so much about art from you! I am a fan of pop art , you have a really interesting wonderful collection!

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  48. I love this post, seriously! The DVF clutch is definitely my favorite and I do love your DIY sneakers!

    SDMxx
    www.daringcoco.com

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  49. Oh my goodness--you are the queen on DIY! I LOVE those sneakers!

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  50. What a fabulous post Allison, I love this. You are always so inspiring! Every time I come here I think of wearing things I'd forgotten about or think to wear something in a new way. I have such a cool pop art hat by Dolce & Gabbana that I haven't worn in forever- now I think I'll dust it off!

    With Love From Hollywood,
    Kier
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