A recently emerging fashion trend has designers asserting their believe that "fashion is art" by transforming their designs into a living painting. The dresses are treated as a canvas and exquisitely painted as an artistic painting.
Designers who have jumped on this bandwagon, as illustrated in the main image, include YSL Resort '08 (modeled by Demi Moore), Dolce & Gabbana spring '08, and the new Twelfth Street collection by Cynthia Vincent. And I have to say that YSL and Dolce win the artistic battle hands down.
Check out more images from the Dolce & Gabbana Spring/Summer 2008 painted-fashion and Nordstrom Spring 08 campaign:
Wearable Canvases
Painted Dresses
Trend Themes
1. Living Paintings - Opportunity for artists and designers to transform fashion into a wearable canvas, blurring the lines between art and fashion.
2. Fashion as Art - Increasing recognition of fashion as a form of artistic expression, with designers treating dresses as canvases to showcase their creativity.
3. Exquisite Craftsmanship - Demand for intricate and beautifully painted designs on dresses, offering opportunities for skilled artists and artisans to showcase their talents.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Industry - Fashion designers can explore new ways to merge art and fashion, creating unique and creative collections that appeal to art lovers and fashion enthusiasts alike.
2. Art Industry - Artists can expand their reach and showcase their talent by collaborating with fashion designers to create wearable art pieces.
3. Textile Industry - Increased demand for high-quality fabrics and materials that can serve as a canvas for intricate and detailed paintings on clothing.