How we wish this were wearable. All hail the queen of sculptural fashion, Iris van Herpen.
In a perfect world, everyone could be their own Kanye and wear glitzy Margiela masks to the grocery store. This is not that world, but it seems that every fashion week tempts us to make a statement and just try that angular neoprene dress. High fashion and fine art have a long (and expensive) shared history, but combining the two needn’t be impractical. Below are our picks for truly wearable, mostly affordable, art-inspired fashion. May the streets be your runway.
Jenny Holzer for Keds Whitney Collection
Inspired by the Survival series, 2010
Opening Ceremony x VANS
René Magritte-inspired collection, 2014
shop lace wedding gown at dressmelody
Hiroshi Sugimoto for Hermès
“Couleurs de l’ombre” silk scarves, 2012
$13,000 CAD
Tom Sachs for Nike
“NIKEcraft”, athletic wear for astronauts, 2009
sold out
Daniel Arsham for Stampd LA
“The Present” cotton jersey shirt, 2014
$200 CAD
Tracy Emin for Banjo & Matilda
Cashmere cardigan, 2012
Brian Rea for Marni
Fall/Winter 2012
$350-1,500
Etnia Barcelona
Yves Klein-inspired eyewear, 2013
$350 CAD
Prabal Gurung
Aaron Moran-inspired Resort wear, 2013