From left: A look from Oscar de la Renta Resort 2011; painting by Paul Gauguin The evolution of a fashion collection—from initiation to editorial—recalls a game of telephone. The designer collects eclectic inspirations. From here, he/she dreams up various garments…and usually the ideal fantasy woman who will wear them. Upon presentation, editors and stylists perform [...]
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Style ala Henri Matisse
August 10, 2009 – 10:52 am
From left: Henri Matisse “Breakfast” 1920; Christian Lacriox Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2010. As far as personal fashion inspirations go, there are few that stand the test of time. Mine might number: overalls, Archie comics, tutus and Henri Matisse, the latter of which resurfaced while viewing the Philadelphia Art Museum’s current exhibition Henri Matisse and Modern [...]
