Presenting . . . Pop Art!
From Andy Warhol to Mikey and Minnie, its all back, and making a bold return.
This Spring/Summer season presents a whole new take on the history of art. With fashion becoming brave and bold, the introduction of Pop Art slots in nicely, making a more than ordinary stand out statement.
Artists such as Roy Lichtenstein have inspired this grand challenge in the fashion world. His famous paintings and comic strips have inspired designers such as Markus Lupfer and Phillip Lim.
Marc Jacobs seems to be playing a leading role on the catwalk within this seasons Spring/Summer 2013 Comic Girl look. His white 6 lined T-shirt (seen above) is featured in many of January's magazines. As Marc Jacobs step through the 60's they create the most graphic incarnation of this seasons black and white.
Similar designs can be seen in the S/S '13 collections of Louis Vuitton, Proenza Schouler, Versus, Balmain, Chanel and Balenciaga.
Balenciaga's take on the typical 'geek glasses' can be seen above, and again are a common feature in January's fashion section in the magazines.
As can be seen, all designers had their own unique approach to the pop art idea. Yet each individual item has that WOW factor, an instant stand out from the crowd.
Marc Jacobs seems to be playing a leading role on the catwalk within this seasons Spring/Summer 2013 Comic Girl look. His white 6 lined T-shirt (seen above) is featured in many of January's magazines. As Marc Jacobs step through the 60's they create the most graphic incarnation of this seasons black and white.
Similar designs can be seen in the S/S '13 collections of Louis Vuitton, Proenza Schouler, Versus, Balmain, Chanel and Balenciaga.
Balenciaga's take on the typical 'geek glasses' can be seen above, and again are a common feature in January's fashion section in the magazines.
As can be seen, all designers had their own unique approach to the pop art idea. Yet each individual item has that WOW factor, an instant stand out from the crowd.
My personal favourite designer items within the Pop Art theme would have to be Valentino's blue polka dot statement clutch bag in their Pop Pois collection.
This challenging quirky theme running through this years Spring/ Summer 2013 collections is one that stands out so much, even the most poker-faced Parisians weren't able to hide their undoubtable approval. The highly anticipated collections feature a change of guard, on a large scale. Art inspired influences ranging from Pop Art and Cubism, to the Memphis mocement - one that Bauhaus would be sure not to miss! A combination of hard, strength, sex while also being soft, beautiful and poetic, in a fun but wearable way.
But who are the ones that have been doing it all along?
Lets meet those ahead of their time ...
Markus Lupfer - Essence of Wit and Playfulness
Attending our very own London University of Westminster, he was swept up stright from go! With his final year collection being immediately bought by Koh Samui. It's unique style and artful way of refining everyday basics, it was hard for designers not to notice Lupfer's talent.
Renound for his humourosly subversive knitwear, his innovative and surreal use of paint, embroidery and graphics. It's no wonder his lines fit right in to the vision of comic pop art style. Vouge's contributing editor Sarah Mawer was no outsider when recognisingthe clut fan-base that was increasingly growing for Lupfer's designs.
His S/S '13 range is no exception to his fun, quirky style. It is no surprise that his designs will become even more prominent to the everyday fashionista, with high street trends reflecting the same themes as his own.
Phillip Lim
American fashion designer takes the Comic Girl idea to the next level in this seasons S/S '13 line. With 2012 being based around the idea of superhero's and the fact they live among us everyday, 2013 brings "cut-up". In simpler terms, mix and match. Taking rarefied ideas and making them realistic. Muddled fabrics, grunge-y layering and mix print overload. All fitting in perfectly with the bold S/S statement.
DON'T PANIC! For those of you that share the love for this exciting era but cant afford a £250 top, have no fear. It's not just the designers that are selling out with their poppy lines. High street retailers are hot on their heels.
As always, Topshop's S/S '13 collection is to die for, and they've been sure not to miss out on the arty farty segment.
Here is a selection of my personal favourites from this seasons theme.
Love Livy x
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