Luxury & Brands
Text by Avani Thakkar
Contrary to popular opinion, fashion seldom exists in a bubble. It may take a magnifying glass (and a broad-minded outlook) to zoom in on its complex interconnection with economics, politics, climate change and even food – but that tie-in exists and always will. The realm of fine arts is no stranger to this alliance either; there are countless runway examples to prove it – Van Gogh’s famous “Starry Night” envisioned on an off-shoulder midi-dress; shoulder bags and other accessories emblazoned with the “Mona Lisa” image; and a vibrant 1991 Spring collection that paid sartorial homage to Andy Warhol’s pop art….
But if you take a moment to cast your attention on the contemporary international art scene, the Monets, da Vincis and Picassos of the 21st century have a lot more than just brushes and paint at their disposal – think advanced 3D animation programmes, Photoshop and digital…