This compilation of surrealist editorials showcases novel-inspired imagery that adheres to the avant-garde movement.
Fashion often pays tribute to the art, and it is clear that with these spreads, editors are drawing inspiration from the prominent artistic movement of the early 20th century. Surrealism and fashion have always been closely related as avant-garde aestheticism can be interpreted by various mediums. One retro example of this is seen in the Luis Buñuel classic film Belle De Jour that boasts costumes by Yves Saint Laurent.
However, the most obvious form of surreal inspiration comes form iconic pieces by masters such as Salvador Dali and André Breton. Their work has inspired editors and designers to incorporate a facet of unexpected juxtaposition and dream-like motifs in new modernized ways. The aesthetic continues to evolve and holds a long lasting appeal as is seen in these surrealist editorials.
69 Surrealist Editorials
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Perdition Woodland Photography
The W Magazine Spellbound Editorial is Dashingly Daun
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Haute Galactic Gear
The Vogue Spain October 2012 Issue is Out of This World
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Surreal Futuristic Armor
The Interview Magazine ‘Back to the Future’ Editorial
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Androgynous Surrealtography
The David Lachapelle Alan Cummings Shoot is Wacky & Fun
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Absurd Abstract Photography
Dream Sequence by Madame Peripetie is Perplexing
57
Wound-Up Figurine Fashion
Mechanical Dolls by Tim Walker Plays Dress-Up with Human Models
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Surreal Fashion Drawings
Ricardo Fumanal's Illustrations are Dreamlike Versions of Reality
55
Retro Hair-Raising Lookbooks
Fashion Label Monki Presents its Spring 2011 Lookbook
54
Double-Vision Photography
The Yulia Gorbachenko Traction Series is Dark and Trippy
53
Two-Faced Fashiontography
The Vogue Paris March 2011 Spread is Surreal and Eccentric
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Surreal Porcelain-Like Photoshoots
The British Vogue 'Paper Plates' Editorial Stars Lara Mullen
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Surreal Sapphic Photoshoots
The Lisa Maree 2013 Lookbook is Dramatically Set on Stage
50
Mexican Maven Fashion
The BellJar Spring 2012 Lookbook is Inspired by Frida Kahlo
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Animal Head Fashion Collages
The Larissa Haily Aguado Mixed Media Pieces are Comical
48
Chic Dizzying Crimson Photography
The Surreal World by Horst Diekgerdes for Elle US is Elegant
47
Foggy Futuristic Photography
The Vogue Italia 'A Dreamy Winter' Spread is All About White
46
Haute Playground Photoshoots
The Vogue Italia July 2012 'Collections' Editorial Is Playful
45
Crimson Double Images
The Luke Worrall for The Ones to Watch Editorial is Kaleidoscopic
44
Seance-Inspired Photoshoots
Vogue Italia ‘So Magical, So Mysterious’ Stars Eniko Mihal
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Androgynous Floral Pictorials
The 'Can’t Showcase Russian Alphabet' Editorial by GQ Russia i
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Messed-Up Mouth Paintings
Lou Ros Goes Beyond the Typical Portrait
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Simple Cyborg Fashion
The Mugler Resort 2013 Lookbook is Future-Friendly
40
Salvador Dali Fashion
'Surreal Appeal' by Harper's Bazaar
39
Cotton Candy Landscapes
Will Cotton's Scrumptious Pop Surrealism Looks Like Pink Heaven
38
Surreal Symmetry Editorials
The Chimaera Faint Magazine Photo Shoot is Avant-Garde
37
Mundane Regime Makeovers
The Vogue Italia Beauty Feature Stylizes Rigorous Regimens
36
Monochromatic Facial Studs
The U+Mag Blonde Ambition Editorial Showcases Sharp Fashion
35
Avant-Garde Androgyny Shoots
The Trimapee 2012 Comatose Campaign is Moody
34
Glam Garden Pictorials
The 'Guys and Roses' Reflex Magazine Editorial is Egdy and Avant-Garde
33
Ghostly Glam Fashion
Chiara Laudani Creates Surreal Styles With an Imaginative Clarity
32
Sugar-Plum Princess Captures
The W Magazine 'Sweet Escape' Editorial Stars Karlie Kloss
31
Arctic Dreamscape Pictorials
This ZISKA Harpa Einarsdottir Series is Surreal and Wintry
30
Human Cat Hair
Surreal Photography By Cleo Sullivan Captivates With Quirkiness
29
Occult Monochromatic Imagery
The Nine Circles of Heaven Series Explores Human Behavior
28
Conceptual Accessory Captures
The FREIMODEKULTUR Launch Issue Features Fashion Student Work
27
Stylish Shrub Runways
The Ne-net Fall 2012 RTW Collection is Rich in Texture
26
Bauhaus Homage Runways
The Thom Browne Spring 2013 Collection Channeled German Modernism
25
Hectic Beauty Editorials
Mackenzie Drazan Stars in a Zany Shoot for Vogue Italia March 2012
24
Exaggerated Garden Accents
Flowers & Butterflies Abound in 'Fairy Tale' by Oskar Cecere
23
Tinsel-Adorned Menswear
The Te Rawhitiroa Bosch by David K Shields Portrait Series is Cultural
22
Mythical Androgyny Editorials
The Future is Noise DEW Photo Shoot Captures Eccentric Ensembles
21
Suggestive Pageantry Pictorials
The Contendor Editorial for VMan is Scantily Clad
20
Surrealist Perfume Editorials
Paul Graves Elle France Series Depicts Scents in Trippy Settings
19
Opulent Overcast Editorials
The Madame of the Cloud by Que Duong Boasts a Haute Haze
18
Colorfully Masked Collections
The Petrou Man Fall/Winter 2011 Lookbook is Trippy and Tribal
17
Kaleidoscopic Menswear Campaigns
The Alexandre Plokhov FW 11/12 Video Gets Trippy
16
Futuristic Fashion Films
The Prada Real Fantasies Fall Winter 2012 Video is Avant-Grade
15
Surrealist Editorials
Genlux Magazine Images Inspired by the Art of Rene Magritte
14
Mesmerizing Mirrored Makeup
The 'Mathilde' Editorial by FAULT Magazine is Dazzlingly Kaleidoscopic
13
Peculiar Pointy Hat Captures
This Laurence Winram Series is Surreal and Curious
12
Dali-Influenced Collections
The Lulu Liu Fall/Winter 2012 Series is Utterly Surreal
11
Surreal Sinister Captures
The Ajani Photography Series is Eery
10
Inked Accessory Editorials
The Fatal Husk Magazine Shoot is Artful and Avant-Garde
9
Psychedelic Sargent Pepper Editorials
'Mod Love' by Elle Canada Salutes the Lonely Hearts Club
8
Clockwork Fashion Shows
The Henrik Vibskov Fall/Winter 2012 Collection is Cinematic
7
Contradictory Media Captures
The Fashion Collages by Carl E. Smith are Enticingly Eccentric
6
Holographic Editorials
The Neon VMAN Adriana Lima & the Boys from Brazil Summer 2011 Photo Shoot
5
Orante Surrealist Series
'The Surrealist Ideal' by Erik Madigan Heck Boasts Katrantzou's Fashions
4
Avant-Garde Silhouettes
The Naked and Famous Release a Visual Cacophony for Their Song 'The Sun'
3
Surrealist Magazine Covers
Beth Ditto Says 'Kiss This!' on Dazed & Confused
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Sunset Tribal Photography
Koby Inc. Shoots Imaginative Work That is Diverse and Versatile
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Datamoshing Designer Ads
The Alexander McQueen A/W 2012 Campaign Film is Ultra Modern
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Elegant Fall Fashion Collections
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Asian Culture-Inspired Fashion Lines
Asai's Fall/Winter 2023 Debuted During London Fashion Week
Celebrity-Fronted High-Fashion Campaigns
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AI-Driven Dreamy Fashion Campaigns
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Illusory Goddess Fashion
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Ultra-Luxurious Menswear Collections
Dior Men's Fall/Winter 2023 Pays Homage to Yves Saint Laurent
Minimalist Gallery Runways
The Saint Laurent Spring/Summer 2024 Menswear Debuted on June 12th
Whimsical Spring Apparel
Anna Sui's Spring/Summer 2025 Collection is the Definition of Demure
Topsy-Turvy Couture Gowns
The Victor & Rolf Spring 2023 Couture Turns Fashion Upside-Down
AI-Confusing Fashion Collections
The Capable 'Manifesto' Collection Hides Wearers From Cameras
AI-Generated Fashion Campaigns
Casablanca Spring/Summer 2023 Conveys a Hopeful Future
Vintage Ski-Inspired Fashion Collections
Filippa K's AW '23 Line Takes Cues from 1970s Ski Culture
AI-Influenced Fashion
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Ethereal Scandinavian Fashion Collections
Acne Studio Emphasizes a Bright Color Palette for SS24
Customizable Latex Apparel
Sloganlatex Revolutionizes Latex Fashion with New Offerings
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
AI-Inspired Fantastical Bridal Collections
Pronovias Attempts to Fuse Fashion and Technology
Falling-Inspired Fashion Campaigns
côte&ciel Names Its Fw 2024 Editorial 'The Feeling of Fall'
Punk Romance-Inspired Fashion Collections
Maison Margiela's Fall 2023 Show is Edgy Yet Soft
Vintage-Inspired Gentleman Fashion
John Alexander Skelton Os Inspired by the British Woodlands
Fashion-Inspired Amber Fragrances
Dior New Look Pays Tribute to Groundbreaking 1947 Silhouettes
Surrealist Phone Cases
The Salvador Dalí x CASETiFY Collab Elevates Everyday Accessories into Art
AI Fashion Weeks
AIFW Explores Digitally-Powered Collections & the Future of Fashion
Eye-Catching Experimental Garments
Emerging Designer IZZY DU Continues to Stun Audiences
Self-Love-Inspired Fashion Collections
Rastah Introduces the Chic and Eye-Catching VOLUME 11 Line
Vintage-Tinged Militaristic Apparel
The maharishi Spring 2023 Capsule is Inspired by Retro Themes
Cowboy-Inspired Runways
Louis Vuitton FW 2024 features Heavy Cowboy Motifs
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
France-Inspired High Jewelry Collections
Louis Vuitton Launches Awakened Hands, Awakened Minds
Immersive Multi-Sensory Exhibitions
Divina Dalí Combines the Genius of Dalí and Dante Alighieri
New Wave-Inspired Fashion Collections
ALYX and END. Debut the Neon Capsule at Milan Fashion Week
Neo-Rave Fashion NFTs
Wholeland: Primal Rave by The Fabricant Fuses Styles Across Time
Offbeat Fashion Campaigns
ASOS 'Inspired By' Delivers Non-Traditional Inspiration to Style-Seekers
Undone Luxury Fashion
AVAVAV FW23 Ripped Clothing Right Off of the Runway
Art Museum-Inspired Campaigns
Kachorovska's Latest Campaign is Located in a Ukranian Museum
Masculinity-Exploring Fashion Collections
Dior Spring 2024 Draws Inspiration from Menswear Codes
Cinematic Fashion Campaigns
Norse Projects Partners with Mikkel Karstad for Its New Campaign
Fantastical Hyper-Utility Fashion Liness
Outlier's Fall 2024 is Titled IDEAS 7 - Dirty Dirty Jobs
Dramatically Shaped Luxe Sneakers
Balenciaga Showcases a Look at its New Reptile Sneaker
Woven Unisex Fall Fashion
Utopia by Peder Cho Unveils its New Capsule for the FW23 Season
Digital Streetwear Collaborations
The Fabricant x Highsnobiety Dropped During Paris Fashion Week
Travel-inspired Sophisticated Fashion Collections
Lemaire Debuts the Spring/Summer 2024 Capsule
60s Hippie Culture-Inspired Fashion
LMC Presents the Peace, Freedom, and Reversal Capsule for SS23
Sea-Inspired Luxe Swimwear Collections
A Burberry Summer Arrives for the SS23 Season of Warm Looks
Avant-Garde Fall Menswear
Rick Owens Unveils the LUXOR Collection for Fall/Winter 2023
Modern Women-Exploring Luxe Fashion
The Fendi SS24 Series was Unveiled on the Runways
Pre-Distressed Sneaker-Inspired Mules
Balenciaga Drew Inspiration from an Old Footwear Design
Skate Fashion Runway Shows
ERL Presents its First-Ever Runway Show for the SS24 Season
Big Bang-Inspired Fashion Collections
COMME des GARÇONS' FW23 Looks to the Origins of Life
Filmmaker-Inspired Apparel Collections
Uniqlo Reveals a Collection Featuring Sofia Copolla
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
Bauhaus-Inspired Pattern Collections
Design En Rogue Architecture Recently Debuted Its New Line
Sci-Fi Film-Inspired Fashion
sacai Honors Christopher Nolan with the Interstellar Collection
Fine Art-Inspired Fashion
Pacsun & The Met Collaborated on a Covetable Apparel Capsule
Star-Studded Luxe Fashion Campaigns
Alexander McQueen Presents its Dramatic FW23 Campaign
Drag-Inspired Fashion Shows
Ervin Latimmier's Spring/Summer 2024 Embraces a Drag Narrative
Sartorial Co-Ed Fall Fashion
Soulland Unveils its New Collection for the FW24 Season
Narrative-Driven Fashion Lines
The Outlier by Willie Norris Spring/Summer 2024 Theme is ‘Escape’
Interactive Shoppable High-Fashion Films
The Saint Laurent Summer 2024 Collection is Chic
High-Fashion Workwear Runways
sacai Spotlights a Few High Fashion Collaborations for FW23
Reimagined Digital Fashion
The Fabricant's Deep/23 Collection Refreshes Designs from 2017 with AI
Proportion-Exploring Mystical Menswear
Alexander McQueen Presents His Intricate SS24 Collection
Upcycled Tutu Couture
Aelis FW23 Repurposes Tutus from the Paris Opera
Luxury Skatewear Collections
Balenciaga Unveils Its Latest Skatewear Themed Apparel Collection
Musician-Fronted Luxury Fashion Campaigns
Jacquemus Launched a Campaign Featuring Bad Bunny
Reggae-Inspired Spring Fashion
Nicholas Daly Presents the Reggae Club Capsule for SS24
Body Artwork-Inspired Fashion
Jean Paul Gaultier Presents the Body Tattoo Apparel Designs
Artistic Luxury Fashion Collections
Saks and LOEWE Launched Their Fall/Winter 2024 Collection
Beach Day-Inspired Fashion Collections
Saul Nash's Spring/Summer 2024 Line is Titled Intersection
Renaissance-Inspired Fashion Capsules
Lanvin's Winter 2023 Debut Features a Mix of Inspirations
Designer Film Costumes
Chanel-Designed Costumes Illuminate a Musical About the End of the World
Artful Dramatic Spring Fashion
HARRI Presents CHAPTER THREE: TEXTURE & MOVEMENT for SS24
Humanitarian-Inspired Luxe Fashion Campaigns
Prada Presents In Conversation with a Flower for FW23
Exquisite Fashion Capsules
The Erdem Spring 2025 Ready-To-Wear Collection is Eye-Catching
Chic Modern Fashion Collections
Hugo X Les Benjamins Blends Eastern and Western Fashion
Graphic Fashion Animation Campaigns
Louis Vuitton Remasters Takashi Murakami's Superflat Animation
Folklore-Inspired Spring Fashion
Paolina Russo Presents her New Capsule for Spring 2024
Beach-Inspired Spring Fashion Capsules
A Kind of Guise Presents a Look at the SS24 Collection
Self-Referencing Fashion Collections
For Fall/Winter 2023, UNDERCOVER is Reimagining Old Design
Dynamic Fall-Centric Fashion Shows
JORDANLUCA Unveils FW24 During Milan Fashion Week
Artistically Abstracted Fashion Collections
ŚIlpa Debuted Its Fall/Winter 2023 Line & Its Chic
Whimsical Feminine Runway Shows
Wild Rose & Sparrow Showcase 20 Unique Styles for SS25 in Paris
Secondhand Fashion Editorials
Vinted Styled a Shoot Exclusively with Vinted Finds
Whimsical Liberating Spring Fashion
Holzweiler Presents its New Capsule for SS24 During LFW
Glamorous Maximalist Couture
Valentino Haute Couture Fall Winter 2023/2024 Had Big Accessories
Romance-Inspired Jewelry Campaigns
Balmain's Campaign is Shot by the Talanted Olivier Rousteing
Surreal Artist-Inspired Tech Accessories
CASETiFY Presents a New Salvador Dalí Collection
Chinese Erotica-Inspired Spring Fashion
Chet Lo Presents a New Collection for SS24 During LFW
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Tom Ford Allows Consumers to Seamlessly Shop Its Spring 2024 RTW
Artist-Styled Nostalgic Lookbooks
AURALEE and New Balance Reimagine Archival Fashion Designs
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
AI-Generated Supermodel Photoshoots
Vogue Italia Uses AI to Transform Supermodel Bella Hadid
Reimagined Hybrid Futuristic Sportswear
LUEDER Presents Hybrid Looks for SS24 During LFW
Workwear-Inspired Fashion Collections
The Fendi Spring/Summer 2024 is Chic and Ultra-Functional
Brand Refresh Preview Events
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Retro Italian-Inspired Fall Fashion
Martine Rose's FW23 Collection is Sexy, Very Sexy
Poeticized Luxury Fashion Campaigns
Club 21 Debuts its Cinematic 'Salute The Detail' Campaign
Multifaceted Swimsuit Cover Models
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Enlists Martha Stewart on its Cover
North African Culture-Inspired Fashion
Daily Paper's Under the Same Moon Series Readies for SS23
Ancient Mythology-Inspired Fall Fashion
Endless Joy Presents its Capsule for the FW23 Season
Floral-Imbued Fashion Exhibits
The Flowers of Yves Saint Laurent Exhibit Boasts a Central Theme
Spring-Ready Fashion Editorials
The Garbstore Presents its New Campaign for the SS23 Season
Romantic Narrative-Inspired Fashion
Edward Cuming Unveils a New Capsule for the SS24 Season
20s-Inspired Sportswear Collections
Balmain Unveils Its New Vintage-Themed Sportswear Range
Authentic Fashion House Campaigns
Gucci's Spring/Summer 2024 Collection Celebrates Real Women
Childhood Carnival-Themed Fashion
Gerrit Jacob Unveils its New Collection for the SS24 Season
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
Vintage-Inspired Fashion Collaborations
Lee® and Daydreamer® Launch a Limited-Edition Fashion Line
Theatrical Play-Inspired Fashion Capsules
HADES' New Capsule is Inspired by Huis Clos (No Exit)
Colorful Surf-Inspired Pre-Fall Fashion
The Elder Statesman Unveils its Capsule for Pre-Fall 2023
Y2K-Inspired Co-Ed Luxe Fashion
Wood Wood Presents the Heaven Out There Series for FW23
NYC Fall-Ready Militaristic Streetwear
maharishi Presents the Art of the Invisible Warrior
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
Nostalgic Collaborative High Fashion
Julien Dossena Presents a Capsule for JPG Haute Couture
Experimental Fall-Centric Fashion Capsules
Acne Studios Presents its New Capsule for FW23
Unpredictable Fashion Collections
Our Legacy Debuts Its Spring 2024 Line, Titled 'Snow in April'
Culturally Influenced Parisian Boutiques
Halleroid Designs the New L/Uniform Boutique in Paris
Homage-Paying 90s Fashion
Carne Bollente Celebrates Its Journey as a Brand with 90s Sensibilities
Luxe Slope-Ready Fashion Capsule
Balenciaga Presents a Look at its Skiwear Collection
Irish Folklore-Inspired Fashion
UNDERCOVER Presents its New Collection for the SS24 Season
Cinematic Thriller-Inspired Runways
Kubrick's Eyes Wide Shut Inspired the Jw Anderson FW 2024 Show
70s-Inspired Elegant Fashion Lines
Mfpen's Fall/Winter 2023 Boasts a Touch of Contemporaneity
Evolutionary Menswear Fashion Shows
S.S. Daley Unveils a New Capsule During Pitto Uomo 105
Pleats-accented Fashion Collection
Issey Miyake Embraces Pleated Fashion for Spring/Summer 2024
Contemporary Workwear-Inspired Fashion
Madhappy Debuted Its Utility-Focused Pre-Fall 2023 Range
Americana-Inspired Spring Fashion
Woolrich Presents Origin Stories: Americana for SS24
Color-Changing Fall Fashion
Anrealage Unveils New Clothing Designs at Paris Fashion Week
Adventure-Inspired Editorials
HBX Has Debuted a New Lookbook with Items from Well-Known Brands
Unconventional Foodie Magazines
Food& Magazine Explores the Weird and Wonderful World of Food
Growth-Inspired Spring-Ready Fashion
FACETASM's Coming of Age Capsule Readies for SS24
Metamorphosing Fall-Ready Fashion
DZHUS Presents its New Seasonal Transit Collection