1. ABSTRACT
United Bamboo Dress with abstract print, 2004This dress' print is abstract because it is comprised of geometric shapes and bold colors, and it does not reference anything other than simply the artistic form. The relatively basic silhouette does not distract the eye from the pattern.
Agatha Ruiz De La PradaMilan Fashion Week 2009
Surrealist dress and headpiece
Surrealist art is based on a subject matter. This dress is surrealist because it is based on the eggs and bread. The dress presents food, which is unrelated to the fashionable setting, allowing the viewer to create his or her own meaning.
3. ROCOCO
Alessandra Ambrosio in Rococo-style wings2007 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show
These wings follow Rococo style since they are overly ornate and decadent. The gold color and elaborate construction contribute to the overall look.
4. IMPRESSIONISM
Elie Tahari silk dress with Impressionist printThis dress mimics the textural appearance of an Impressionist painting. Impressionism influenced the bright colors and somewhat blurred, indistinct floral pattern.
5. EGYPTIAN
John Galliano for Christian DiorParis Fashion Week, Spring 2004 Couture
In Egyptian times, different amounts of fabric were used to indicate the wearer's status. Galliano nods to that custom with his use of a large amount of material. The tall headpiece and facial makeup are meant to reference an Egyptian who is of very high social status - probably a God or Pharaoh.
Reem Acra / Zac Posen / Chris HanEmbellished dresses, Fall 2008 and Spring 2009
Nicole Miller coat with Byzantine print, Fall 2006The ornate, pixilated details on these garments make them resemble Byzantine art. Fragmented surfaces and heavy ornamentation contribute to the overall look.
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