Art & Fashion

Many Artists express their emotions through their art. Whatever the end result, the mission at hand for the artist is to express him/her self through their work and to generate an emotional response from the viewer. These concepts are very similar to those of a fashion designer. Designers create collections to express their artistic capabilities and to meet the needs of their consumers.

I recently began working for Flora Ferrari Galleria. My new job has been such an eye opener. It's amazing how many designers find inspiration through famous painters.

Andy Warhol & Philip Treacy

Philip Treacy is a well known hat designer. Treacy is known for his fashion forward hat collections. Some of his work includes the infamous peacock hat that Sarah Jessica Parker wore to the London Premier of Sex and the City. Treacy teamed up with Andy Warhol in 2003 to design a unique collection of hats.

Pablo Picasso

Picasso, a Spanish painter, who has become known as one of the world's most famous artist of the 20th century. Picasso is one of my favorite artists. My favorite painting from his collection is "Ne Se Tordant les Chevaus". The Flora Ferrari Galleria has copies of this print for sale. If you can't afford a Lithograph copy posters are available for about $20. The cool thing about this Gallery is portions of the proceeds are donated to the UC Davis Alzheimer's Research Foundation.

Here are some Picasso Inspired Designers:

Diane Von Furtenberg

L.A.M.B.

Marni

See by Chloe

Tufi Duek

Lulu & Red

3 Questions to ask yourself before buying Art or Designer Fashions:

Things an art buyer might consider before buying are very similar to that of a person shopping for a new designer handbag or dress. The number one question, Do I love it? Secondly, Are you buying it for the art or the artist, the design or the designer? Lastly, Should you purchase your are because of your furniture or to go with an outfit you already own?

Sources:

Manchester Art gallery

Philip Treacy

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