"Money makes the world go ‘round, the world go ‘round," would sing Cabaret’s Sally Bowles. These are different times and different moods, but we're facing the same economic struggles.
The recession has made the world tremble. From escapist humor to fashion interventions--either through magazine editorials or on the catwalk--economic crisis has invaded all sectors and all discourses. And guerrilla art holds more meaning now than ever.
Here follows some inspirational ideas from the art and fashion worlds to overcome the economic slump. And we shall overcome!
34 Ways the Recession Has Influenced Art and Fashion
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Artistic Financial Crisis Protests
Burning Money & Body Painting With Ashes
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Parodying The Financial Crisis
Bianco Footwear Have a Stimulus Package of Their Own
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Credit Crunch Self Promotion
Innovative Business Cards to Get You Noticed
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Recession Inspired Fashion
Soft Goth
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Financial Crisis Photography
'Bankrupt' Shots by Philip Toledano Embody the Economy
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Credit Crunch T-shirts
“I Can't Afford to Heart NY”
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Celebtographers in Financial Trouble
Annie Leibovitz Borrows $15M, Uses Photo Rights As Collateral
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Catwalk Credit Crunch
Betsey Johnson Cuts to Cancel NYC Fashion Show
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Animated Economic Lessons
‘The Crisis of Credit Visualized' Through Graphic Arts
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Naughty Objects of Recession
Adult Toy Market On the Rise
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Runway Recessionwear
Maison Martin Margiela Artisanal Models Strut in Household Couture
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Oil & Economy Crisis Fashion
‘A Gallon of Gas' in Fantasticsmag
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Financial Disaster Art
Zero Dollar Bills
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Designers Crunched by Credit
Tokyo Ginza Louis Vuitton Flagship Store In Tatters
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Musical Credit Crunch Satire
Weird Al Yankovic's “Whatever You Like”
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Holidays Ads to Fight Recession Depression
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Financial Fashion
Currency-Inspired Clothing
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Shutting Down Online Stores
eLuxury Changes to Magazine Format, Denies Financial Woes
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Viral Recession Videos
‘She Wants Your Stimulus Package' Warns Against Low Reaching Go
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Credit Crunch Art Marketing
Sell Your Masterpieces at Thumbtack Press
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Anti-Depression Recession Designs
Bright Green is The Hottest Color for Spring 2009
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Recession Rebranding
RecessIsOn Pursuades Us to ‘F_ck the Recession'
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Credit Crunch Music Videos
BleedTheWorld.com Pokes Fun at Finance Industry
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Recession Era Toys
Discovery Paper Recycling Studio Is An Eco-Friendly, Fun DIY
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Crisis-Induced Comedy
The Bull vs. Bear Epic Economic Battle
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Market-Sensitive Business Decisions
Diamond Conference Postponed Amid Financial Crisis
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Vengeful Stress Relief
‘Squeeze the Banker' Stress Dolls Crush Financial Pain
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Eco-Friendly Recession Blankets
Snuggies Gain Popularity Due To Ridiculous Branding
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Economic Depression Influencing Design?
The Noose Hanging Lamp
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Economy-Inspired Guerrilla Art
Faux Financial Memorials
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Cheeky Credit Crunch Apparel
Suggestive 'Bailout This Package' T-shirt Plays on Recession
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Economy-Inspired Fashion
The $14 Red Recession Dress Was Designed for the Times
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Music Inspired By Financial Crisis
Credit Crunch Creativity
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Fabulous Fashion Ad Campaigns
The Balmain Spring 2024 Ad Campaign Features Gisele Bündchen
Asian Culture-Inspired Fashion Lines
Asai's Fall/Winter 2023 Debuted During London Fashion Week
Collaborative Artful Shoe Designs
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Minimalist Gallery Runways
The Saint Laurent Spring/Summer 2024 Menswear Debuted on June 12th
Topsy-Turvy Couture Gowns
The Victor & Rolf Spring 2023 Couture Turns Fashion Upside-Down
AI-Generated Fashion Campaigns
Casablanca Spring/Summer 2023 Conveys a Hopeful Future
Recycling Plant Fashion Shoots
Stella Mccartney's Spring 2024 Ad Campaign Spotlight Cara Delevingn
AI-Influenced Fashion
Collina Strada Spring 2024 Was Created with the Aid of AI
Croatian Crocheted Umbrellas
Svjetlana Deeba Latinčić Celebrates Timeless Elegance
Next-Gen Graphic Attire
Serenity Trends’ Graphic Clothing Offers a Futuristic Aesthetic
Ethereal Scandinavian Fashion Collections
Acne Studio Emphasizes a Bright Color Palette for SS24
Cult Film-Inspired Fashion Collections
Rodarte Draws Inspiration from Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
Sustainable Versatile Capsules
Reformation Unveils Sustainable Collection Designed by Camille Rowe
Soccer Jersey-Inspired Fashion
Balenciaga's Soccer Series Draws Inspiration From the Sport
Stylish City-Inspired Collections
Paris and New York Inspired Dior's 2024 Collection
Uplifting Gen Z Fashion
Boohoo & Pantone Created a Collection for Mental Health Awareness Month
Sustainable Luxury Handbags
The First-Ever Reformation Handbags Just Dropped
Sculptural Luxury Fashion Stores
Burberry's New Store in Milan is Situated at Via Sant' Andrea 2
Post-Depression Jean Styles
The Levi’s Vintage Clothing 1937 501 Jeans Revive a Classic
Self-Love-Inspired Fashion Collections
Rastah Introduces the Chic and Eye-Catching VOLUME 11 Line
Consumption-Inspired Fashion Capsules
LOUTRE snd Dover Street Market Work on a New Capsule
Clay Fashion Collections
JW Anderson Spring/Summer 2024 Features Sculpted Clothing
Global Handbag Campaigns
Coach's New 'Unlock Your Courage' Campaign Promotes Personal Expression
Gilded Retail Exhibitions
Schiaparelli Debuts 'Through the Keyhole' Pop-Up in Shanghai
Retail Overconsumption Campaigns
Coachtopia's 'The Wasted Parts' Explores Overconsumption Culture
Artist-Inspired Sweaters
The Lee® X Basquiat™ Printed Sweater Fuses Collage and Graffiti Elements
Recycled Clothing-Crafted Furniture
Hemingway Design Transforms London's Traid Store
Circular Shopping Experiences
The Stock Market by Selfridges is a Sustainable Shopping Experience
Undone Luxury Fashion
AVAVAV FW23 Ripped Clothing Right Off of the Runway
Masculinity-Exploring Fashion Collections
Dior Spring 2024 Draws Inspiration from Menswear Codes
Art Museum-Inspired Campaigns
Kachorovska's Latest Campaign is Located in a Ukranian Museum
Raw Material-Inspired Capsules
Gucci Vault Continues Collaborating on the Continuum Collection
Sci-Fantasy Fashion Collections
Forever 21 and Netflix Draw Inspiration from Rebel Moon
Sustainable Luxe Spring Fashion
Stella McCartney Presents a New Capsule for the SS24 Season
Regenerative Designer Fashion Shows
eBay will Host an 'Endless Runway' Showcasing Pre-Loved Looks
Music-Informed Fashion Collections
Roc Nation and Moncler Join Forces on a New Capsule
Sophisticated Minimalist Luxury Fashion
Alexander Mcqueen Showcases the Spring/Summer 2024 Capsule
Recycled Metal Jewellery
Reformation X Clair Waight Keller Create a Limited-Edition Collection
Sexuality-Exploring Artful Exhibitions
Faye Toogood Explores Sensuality with the Rude Arts Club
Sporty Visual Fashion Campaigns
PUMA and NOAH Join Forces on a New Sporty Campaign Series
60s Hippie Culture-Inspired Fashion
LMC Presents the Peace, Freedom, and Reversal Capsule for SS23
Y2K-Inspired Fashion Collections
The Bench Revival Collection Boasts a Range of Nostalgic Styles
Second-Hand Styling Series
Channel 4 & Vinted's Second-hand Showdown Spotlights Pre-Loved Fashion
Refreshed Expressive Fashion Brands
The Cheap Monday Relaunch Retains Its Punk Aesthetics
Sustainability-Driven Fashion Campaigns
pitusa's Sustainability Campaign Focuses on Reducing Waste
Modern Women-Exploring Luxe Fashion
The Fendi SS24 Series was Unveiled on the Runways
Skate Fashion Runway Shows
ERL Presents its First-Ever Runway Show for the SS24 Season
Humorous Collab Fashion Campaigns
Barbour and Maison Kitsuné Launches a New Campaign
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
Loud Luxury Fashion
Moschino SS24 Pokes Fun at "Quiet Luxury" with Maximalist Styles
Fine Art-Inspired Fashion
Pacsun & The Met Collaborated on a Covetable Apparel Capsule
Brutalist Architecture-Inspired Eyewear Lines
Linda Farrow Debuts the Autumn/Winter '24 Collection
Offbeat Fashion Campaigns
ASOS 'Inspired By' Delivers Non-Traditional Inspiration to Style-Seekers
Star-Studded Luxe Fashion Campaigns
Alexander McQueen Presents its Dramatic FW23 Campaign
Inclusive Fashion Runways
The Runway of Dreams Foundation Returns for New York Fashion Week
Sartorial Co-Ed Fall Fashion
Soulland Unveils its New Collection for the FW24 Season
Sustainable Artist Endeavors
CASETiFY Launches a New Artistic Upcycling Project Called Re/CASETiFY
Narrative-Driven Fashion Lines
The Outlier by Willie Norris Spring/Summer 2024 Theme is ‘Escape’
Hip Hop Fashion Exhibitions
MFIT Presents Fresh, Fly, and Fabulous: Fifty Years of Hip Hop Style
Proportion-Exploring Mystical Menswear
Alexander McQueen Presents His Intricate SS24 Collection
Reggae-Inspired Spring Fashion
Nicholas Daly Presents the Reggae Club Capsule for SS24
Falling-Inspired Fashion Campaigns
côte&ciel Names Its Fw 2024 Editorial 'The Feeling of Fall'
Detailed Filmic Fashion Publications
'Barbie: The World Tour' Breaks Down Outfits from the Film
Artistic Luxury Fashion Collections
Saks and LOEWE Launched Their Fall/Winter 2024 Collection
Perception-Challenging Art Exhibitions
Raise the Moral Studio Presents the Becoming Familiar Show
Charitable Fashion Initiatives
KACHOROVSKA is Collaborating with SavED to Benefit Ukraine
Exquisite Fashion Capsules
The Erdem Spring 2025 Ready-To-Wear Collection is Eye-Catching
Sporty Upcycled Vintage Collections
Nike Relaunches the Re-Creation Program in London and Paris
Web3 Fashion Show Initiatives
Runway Magazine Launches Re-Inventing the Runway
Maturity-Inspired Fashion Campaigns
Kachorovska Recently Launched Its Fall/winter 2023-24 Campaign
Board Game-Themed Fashions
The Shoe Palace x Monopoly Collection Includes an Array of Styles
Textile Fashion Exhibitions
New Order of Fashion Presents Regeneration: Fashion From The Ground Up
Lunar New Year Campaigns
self-portrait's New Collection Celebrates Family Tradition
Charismatic Traditional Spring Fashion
Charles Jeffrey LOVERBOY Drops STATANT PASSANT RAMPANT
Stylish Romance-Themed Capsules
Reformation Introduces The Love Collection for Valentine's Day
Beach-Inspired Spring Fashion Capsules
A Kind of Guise Presents a Look at the SS24 Collection
Nautical-Themed Spring Runways
Jawara Alleyne Presents the New SS24 Capsule in London
Nostalgic Fragrance Campaigns
Impulse & Frankie Bridge Faithfully Recreated Iconic 90s Looks
Dynamic Fall-Centric Fashion Shows
JORDANLUCA Unveils FW24 During Milan Fashion Week
Re-Released Fashion Collabs
H&M is Sharing Pre-Loved Styles from Guest Designer Collaborations
Punk Rock-Informed Fall Fashion
Av Vattev Designs the superculture Collection for FW24
Playfully Patterned Adventurewear
TNF x Yinka Ilori Inspires Optimism No Matter the Weather
Whimsical Feminine Runway Shows
Wild Rose & Sparrow Showcase 20 Unique Styles for SS25 in Paris
Empowering Fashion Films
Victoria's Secret World Tour Reimagines the Iconic Show as a Feature Film
Eco-Friendly Glam Fashion
The H&M Studio S/S23 Collection Converges Wearability & Glamor
Secondhand Fashion Editorials
Vinted Styled a Shoot Exclusively with Vinted Finds
Intricate Fiber Art Exhibitions
Threadwork: Women Redefining Fiber Arts Opens at Saatchi
Oversized Winter Fashion Collections
Fear of God's American Symphony Collection Has Dropped
Iconic Artist-Adorned Jeans Lines
The Lee x Jean-Michel Basquiat Capsule is Effortlessly Stylish
Hand-Painted Collaborative Fashion
Sessions Art Club Joins Toogood on a New Collection
Romance-Inspired Jewelry Campaigns
Balmain's Campaign is Shot by the Talanted Olivier Rousteing
Chinese Erotica-Inspired Spring Fashion
Chet Lo Presents a New Collection for SS24 During LFW
Artist-Styled Nostalgic Lookbooks
AURALEE and New Balance Reimagine Archival Fashion Designs
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Tom Ford Allows Consumers to Seamlessly Shop Its Spring 2024 RTW
Women-Themed Fashion Campaigns
Donna Karan New York Launches the Reflections on Women Campaign
High School-Inspired Autumn Fashion
ERL Presents a Look at its FW24 Collection of Retro Themes
Workwear-Inspired Fashion Collections
The Fendi Spring/Summer 2024 is Chic and Ultra-Functional
Vibrant Fashion Boutique Restorations
Gucci Renovated Its Boutique at 63 Wooster Street
Artist-Crafted Upcycled Fashion Collections
Noel Mercado Launches the 'Earth Tones' Capsule
Eco-Friendly Indian Fashion
Latin Quarters Debuts a Stylish Capsule Using Sustainable Practices
Retro Italian-Inspired Fall Fashion
Martine Rose's FW23 Collection is Sexy, Very Sexy
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Louis Vuitton Delivers Resort 2024 with an Interactive Experience
Purpose-Driven Celebrity Fashion
Atelier Jolie is Angelina Jolie's Own Design Label
Confident Fashion Rebranding Campaigns
Boohoo Launches the People Will Talk... Campaign
Cheerful Spring-Ready Collaborative Fashion
Diane von Furstenberg Works on a Capsule with Target
Ancient Mythology-Inspired Fall Fashion
Endless Joy Presents its Capsule for the FW23 Season
Inflated Dynamic Design Exhibitions
Vienna Design Week Hosts the Series Exhibition this Year
Spring-Ready Fashion Editorials
The Garbstore Presents its New Campaign for the SS23 Season
Fabric-Centric Spring Fashion Capsules
SAGE NATION Presents a Look at its SS25 Capsule at PFW
Romantic Narrative-Inspired Fashion
Edward Cuming Unveils a New Capsule for the SS24 Season
Curved Minimal Chair Exhibitions
Studio Booboon Unveils the Playful Reappropriation Exhibit
Authentic Fashion House Campaigns
Gucci's Spring/Summer 2024 Collection Celebrates Real Women
British Nightlife-Inspired Fashion
Martine Rose's Spring/Summer 2024 Collection is Eye-Catching
Upcycled Automotive Couture Collections
This Collection is Made With Discarded Auto Components
Fashion Collaborative Sneaker Models
CLOT and adidas Join Forces Once Again on a SS24 Series
3D-Printed Dynamic Couture Fashion
Balenciaga's Latest Couture Collection Highlights Armour
Liberating Colorful Luxe Handbags
Gaetano Pesce Designs Two Handbags for Bottega Veneta
Star-Led Luxury Fashion Campaigns
PRADA's Re-Nylon Collection Welcomes Renowned Actors
Unpredictable Spring-Centric Fashion
Y/Project Presents a Look at its New Capsule for SS24
Archive-Inspired Retro Luxe Fashion
Jean Paul Gautier PResents the TATTOO Collection
Vibrant Dynamic Spring Fashion
Mackintosh Unveils an Expansive Capsule for the SS23 Season
Online Sustainable Fashion Toolkits
Fashion Takes Action Features an Important Resource
Unpredictable Fashion Collections
Our Legacy Debuts Its Spring 2024 Line, Titled 'Snow in April'
Irish Folklore-Inspired Fashion
UNDERCOVER Presents its New Collection for the SS24 Season
Upcycled Vintage Garments
Beyond Retro Taps AllSaints Founder Stuart Trevor for a New Capsule
Reworked Upcycled Streetwear Capsules
clothsurgeon Presents the Changing of the Guard Collection
Community-Focused Fall Fashion
Feng Chen Wang Presents its New Collection for the FW23 Season
Technology Connection Art Exhibitions
Design Agency Here Unveils the Code/Craft/Chaos Exhibition
Pleats-accented Fashion Collection
Issey Miyake Embraces Pleated Fashion for Spring/Summer 2024
Fashion Recap Artful Books
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Sustainable Eurovision Capsules
LJMU Fashion Students are Designing a Sustainable Fashion Capsule
Luxe Outerwear Show Events
Moncler Genius Presents its Impressive Art of Genius Live Show
Luxurious Spring-Ready Streetwear
AMBUSH Presents a Look at its New Collection for SS24
Color-Changing Fall Fashion
Anrealage Unveils New Clothing Designs at Paris Fashion Week
Growth-Inspired Spring-Ready Fashion
FACETASM's Coming of Age Capsule Readies for SS24
Hotel-Led Vintage Markets
The MOB Hôtel Hosted a Vintage Market, an Eco Conference and Workshops
Emerging London Designer Exhibitions
POOR Collective Showcases the Powershift Exhibition in London
Metamorphosing Fall-Ready Fashion
DZHUS Presents its New Seasonal Transit Collection