The Weekly Lineup -- 2016.06.13

1940s 2 Piece Red Play Suit with White Trim


70s Patchwork Denim Jacket w/Rainbow Blanket Sleeves


Beaded + Fringed Southwest Leather Biker Jacket


Rare 1960s Beaded Violet Suede Leather Fringed Vest


Pretty Much The Best Denim Jumpsuit in the Universe


1970s Graphic Bohemian Maxi Dress


1960s Animal Print Ethnic Batik Day Dress


1970s Bohemian Calico Print Gauze Maxi Dress


Deadstock 60s Gauze Dress w/Pleated Angel Sleeves


1970s Goldenrod Palazzo Jumpsuit with High Neck


1980s Valentino Watermelon Double Breasted Linen Dress


1980s Skinny Fitted Black Leather Jumpsuit


Black Leopard Print Leather Tunic Top


Almost Famous 60s Leather + Suede High Waisted Shorts

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The Weekly Lineup -- 2016.03.23

Massive 1960s Givenchy Space Age Belt


Strapless Valentino Lily + Polkadot Print Evening Gown


1970s Metallic Striped Silk Skirt + Blouse Dress Ensemble


Ombre Stripe Angora Wool Knit Tunic + Pants Ensemble


Graphic 1970s Little Orphan Annie Novelty Sweater


1960s Avant Garde Minimal Jacket with Graphic Lining


Metallic Lamé Avant Garde Leopard Print Trench Coat Dress


Layered Chiffon 70s Wide Leg Palazzo Pants


Autumnal Print 70s Accordion Pleat Maxi Skirt

Chins + Big Eyes

Japanese Chins are one of the oddest, most wonderful dog breeds. Extremely cat-like, they're independent, love to sleep in high places (like the top of your head) + clean themselves with their paws. We were fortunate enough to have been blessed to share our lives with our own little Tokyo Rose, Bumble. It's hard to believe it's only been three years since we lost our little love. Today would have been her 18th birthday so, in honor of her, here's a little Chin-centric fashion inspiration.


The incredible Valentino Spring/Summer 2005 ad campaign by Steven Meisel featuring model Jessica Stam, Japanese Chins + some Siamese cats

The Valentino SS 2005 campaign was heavily inspired by the paintings of Margaret Keane. Keane's work has recently been in the spotlight after the release of the Tim Burton movie, Big Eyes starring Amy Adams + Christoph Waltz.

After the distractions of cats, crying girls + big eyes, we get back to what's important -- Japanese Chins. Once again, it's Steven Meisel harnessing the star power of Chins for the F/W 2011 Louis Vuitton ad campaign.

Perfect In Pastel

What do you get when you combine an easter egg + the genius of Valentino Garavani? -- pastel perfection.

Quite possibly the best Spring coat that's ever existed. Phenomenal vintage 1980s swing coat by Valentino. Perfect pastel colorblocking. Massive full sweep. Single hook-and-eye closure at neck -- she's designed to flow + move! Super lightweight wool. Unlined. Pristine vintage condition.


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The Fashionable Art of Fashion + Art, Part 2

As we continue this visual adventure into the relationship between fashion + art, the lines begin to blur. In the 1960's, the Pop Art movement sought to elevate contemporary culture to a higher plane. The everyday became something to be revered. Where previous fashions had used iconic art to "elevate" the garment, the use of Pop Art + contemporary elements fuzzes the lines between art + fashion, commonplace + couture.


ANDY WARHOL

Warhol's Campbell's Soup Cans, 1962


Warhol's Campbell's Soup Cans, 1962


Souper dress, 1968


Souper dress, 1968


Brillo + Fragile dresses, c.1964


Jean Charles de Castelbajac, 1984


Jean Charles de Castelbajac, 1984



Warhol's Untitled from Marilyn Monroe (Marilyn), 1967


Warhol's Marilyn Diptych, 1962


Warhol's Rebel Without a Cause (James Dean), 1985


Gianni Versace, 1993


Gianni Versace, 1993


Gianni Versace, 1993


Betsey Johnson, 2010



Warhol's Camouflage series, 1987


Stephen Sprouse, 1988


Stephen Sprouse, 1988


Stephen Sprouse, 1988

ROY LICHTENSTEIN

Lichtenstein's Oh, Jeff...I Love You, Too...But..., 1964


Lichtenstein's No Thank You, 1964


Lisa Perry, 2011



Franco Moschino, 1990s


Franco Moschino, 1990s



Lichtenstein's Spray, 1962


Lisa Perry, 2011

ROBERT INDIANA

Ossie Clark with model Chrissie Shrimpton wearing jacket with Robert Indiana designed fabric, c. 1965


Indiana's LOVE, 1967


Indiana's Numbers, 1968


Indiana's Decade Autoportrait, 1961

In the fall of 2013, in collaboration with Robert Indiana + in time for Indiana's show at the Whitney Museum in NYC, Lisa Perry released a limited edition capsule collection featuring Indiana's designs.

And then, just for fun, is this great photo from 1966 of models wearing John Kloss designs posing in front of a Robert Indiana painting.

JEAN-MICHEL BASQUIAT

Basquiat's Two Heads 2, 1983


Gianni Versace


Basquiat's Crown, 1983


Basquiat-inspired shirt by Jean Charles de Castelbajac



Valentino Garavani with Basquiat painting in background

The A/W 1996 Valentino collection heavily featured the work of Basquiat + the result is striking.



Basquiat's In Italian, 1983





Basquiat's Baptism, 1982

KEITH HARING

Haring's Untitled (Smiley Face), c. 1981-82


Diablo by Vivienne Westwood, Malcolm McLaren + Keith Haring, 1983


Patricia Kelly


Haring's Radiant Baby, 1981


Jean Charles de Castelbajac, 2002



Stephen Sprouse was well known for fusing graffiti, punk + counter culture ideas into his fashion designs. Therefore, the eventual friendship + collaboration between Keith Haring + Sprouse seemed almost inevitable.


Ad for Stephen Sprouse's F/W 1988 collection

This concludes our trek through the intertwined worlds of art + fashion. There are innumerable more designers + artists that have taken inspiration, no matter how small, from one another. These worlds will always be connected. In our modern fast paced time where everything has seemingly been done before, artists + fashion designers will continue to push the boundaries of what is possible. In the words of Andy Warhol, "Art is what you can get away with."

We'll leave you with this charming art history lesson in fashion form by British designer Philip Colbert for his line Rodnik Band.