Thursday, November 3, 2011

It’s Pure Geometry

 Designers are constantly inspired from exposure to culture, original artwork, architecture, or nature. Whether it’s fashion or interior design… a concept always needs to be applied to the design process.

When Yves Saint Laurent designed the revolutionary ‘Mondrian’ day dress as part of the Fall/ Winter collection in 1965-66, he was inspired by the Dutch painter Piet Mondrian.

Piet Mondrian -abstract painting

YSL classic contemporary look with its clean lines

Below you can see Grace Kelly wearing the geometric ‘Crusader’ dress from the collection.
 
Here 's a closer look


Also take a look at the Mondrian shelves... clever shelving designed by Axel Kufus. Beautiful.


Photo 1 Erich Lessing/ Art Resources, New York
Photo 2 courtesy of  The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Photo 3 V&A Images
Photo 4 The Consulate General of Monaco, NY
Photo 5 courtesy of Nils Holger Moormann's website
 
  

1 comment:

quintessence said...

I always love the links between art, fashion and decor. There is visual inspiration everywhere!!

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