SS21 Runways: Where Art Meets Fashion
Art often directly influences fashion (i.e. Ariana Grande’s 2018 Vera Wang Met Gala dress that featured Michelangelo’s mural from the Sistine Chapel ceiling), and the Spring/Summer 21 season was no different.
From puffed sleeves to abstract prints and cutouts, this season’s trends take inspiration from art and sculptures. Despite the high fashion looks being very avant garde, the artistic influences of SS21 are easy to bring into your own wardrobe this season.
Loewe
Photo: Vogue Runway
While the Spanish design house’s collection presentation featured paint-splattered backdrops showing glimpses of the model’s silhouettes, the pieces from Loewe SS21 were sculpture-like in their silhouettes. Broad-shouldered tops were paired with voluminous bottoms in the form of skirts, trousers, and dresses to show a collection that blended the line between avant-garde and wearable fashion.
Shop The Look: Voluminous Silhouettes
Erdem
Photo: Vogue Runway
This season, Erdem showcased a variety of mixed prints & patterns in their collection, including a range of floral motifs on raincoats, flowing dresses, vests, and matching top/trouser sets. Along with florals, structured & loose-fitting silhouettes were shown throughout the show, which were paired with plaid and satin platform heels, and solid color pieces.
Shop The Look: A New Take On Florals
Schiaparelli
Photo: Vogue Runway
Schiaparelli showcased a collection that emphasized the human form in both prints and accessories. Artistic details of the collection included abstract prints of the female silhouette that are reminiscent of “Dance I” by Henri Matisse, jewelry as molds of human anatomy such as fingers and noses, and sculpture-like embellishments paired with elegantly draped tops and dresses that cinched in the waist. In her discussion with Schiaparelli’s current creative director, Daniel Roseberry, Nicole Phelps for Vogue Runway also shares that artists such as Degas and Manet, and Surrealism were inspirations for the collection.
Shop The Look: Abstract Details
Mugler
Photo: Vogue Runway
In recent years, Mugler has become very recognizable for its use of abstract lines and cutouts in creating their garments. For SS21, the brand utilized these artistic design techniques to create asymmetric tops, jumpsuits, and blazers, continuing to enhance the female form in a way that is sensual and seamless. Additionally, sparkles appeared on sheer tank tops, opera gloves, and dresses and electric shades of green, red, and blue were shown in the forms of dresses and suits, which added a sense of vibrancy to the mostly monochromatic collection.
Shop The Look: Asymmetric Cut-Outs
Johanna Ortiz
Photo: Vogue Runway
Tropical prints and nature-inspired embellishments made up Johanna Ortiz’s SS21 collection. From vibrant florals to birds and palm leaves, warm-toned prints appear in the form of dresses, tops, and skirts. Rope is also utilized in the form of dress and coat embellishments, flat sandals, as well as accessories such as woven belts, basket bags, and jewelry.
Shop The Look: Tropical & Woven Embellishments
