Op Art-inspired, graphic fashion trends
With bold strokes and graphic silhouettes, designers are harnessing art’s power to challenge the eye. Harriet Quick examines the pattern.
On female models, from left: Louis Vuitton paillette-embellished jacket and skirt. David Webb 18k yellow gold, platinum, enamel, and diamond ring; Marc Jacobs pumps. Louis Vuitton paillette-embellished jacket and miniskirt, and pumps. David Webb 18k yellow gold, platinum, enamel, and diamond ring. On male models, from left: Salvatore Ferragamo wool jacket. Hardy Amies cotton shirt. Louis Vuitton wool and silk pants. Giorgio Armani tie; Tom Ford cummerbund; Gucci shoes. Giorgio Armani wool suit, and tie. Louis Vuitton cotton shirt. Falke socks; Tricker’s shoes.
On female model: Michael Kors broadcloth jacket, shantung shirt, and broadcloth shorts. Mordekai by Ken Borochov chokers and cuff; Chanel gloves, bag, and shoes; vintage hat. On male models, from left: Salvatore Ferragamo wool jacket. Hardy Amies cotton shirt. Giorgio Armani wool pants, and tie. Gucci shoes. Louis Vuitton wool and silk jacket. Giorgio Armani cotton shirt, and tie. Salvatore Ferragamo wool pants. Falke socks; Tom Ford cummerbund and shoes.
On female models, from left: Moschino triacetate blend jacket and skirt. Cornelia James gloves; Stuart Weitzman shoes. Oscar de la Renta silk duchess satin and silk gazar gown. Delfina Delettrez silver, rubber, zircon, and pearl necklace and bracelet; Ines gloves; Mordekai by Ken Borochov belts. On male models, from left: Giorgio Armani wool suit, and tie. Louis Vuitton cotton shirt. Tricker’s shoes. Salvatore Ferragamo wool jacket. Hardy Amies cotton shirt. Louis Vuitton wool and silk pants. Tom Ford cummerbund Giorgio Armani tie; Gucci shoes. Gucci organic wool faille jacket. Giorgio Armani cotton shirt and wool pants. Todd Snyder tie. Louis Vuitton wool and silk jacket. Salvatore Ferragamo wool pants. Giorgio Armani cotton shirt, and tie. Tom Ford shoes.
On female models, from left: Marc Jacobs sequin- embellished dress, bag, and shoes. David Webb 18k yellow gold, platinum, enamel, and diamond earrings and ring. Marc Jacobs sequin-embellished georgette dress, and shoes. David Webb 18k yellow gold, platinum, enamel, and diamond earrings; 18k yellow gold, platinum, enamel, ruby, and diamond ring, and 18k yellow gold, platinum, enamel, and diamond ring (from left). On male model: Salvatore Ferragamo wool jacket. Hardy Amies cotton shirt. Louis Vuitton wool and silk pants. Worth & Worth hat; Giorgio Armani tie; Tom Ford cummerbund; Gucci shoes.
Hair by Duffy for Tim Howard Management; makeup by Sil Bruinsma for Diorshow at Streeters; manicure by Honey for Exposure NY. Models: Bette Franke at DNA Model Management; Ava Smith at Wilhelmina NY; Fredrick Ruegger, Luca Schmidt, Brandon Hill, Fielding Lewis. Set design by Viki Rutsch for Exposure NY. Lighting design by Christopher Bisagni Studio; digital technician: Jonathan Nesteruk at Root Capture. Photography assistants: John Ciamillo. Will Englehardt. Fashion assistant: Solange Franklin.
