Art vs. Fashion #1

As a student understanding and interpreting dress from previous centuries to today's modern dress will allow me to better understand where and why a garment has been designed and produced. 

These art vs. fashion will utilize historic costume, architecture, paintings, and sculptures and how they transition into today's garments and accessories. 

Santa Maria Nascente, Simone da Orsenigo, 1386-1965, Milan, Italy

Dolce&Gabbana, Fall/Winter 2013/2014

As seen in the gate to the alter, the scroll design is replicated on the dress from the upcoming Fall/Winter 2013/2014 collection. The embroidery on the side of the dress matches the architectural aspect of the broze gate. The entire collection had a gothic feel to it. Each separate piece in the collection reminded me of the different parts of the cathedral. It is interesting to see that almost six thousand years later these design details are still used. 

Photo Credit: www.style.com/fashionshows/complete/F2013RTW-DGABBANA  look 38

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