Tag: Fashion

The Art of Imitation: Edward Steichen’s Modern Fashion Photographs of 1911

by Cassidy Zachary

The birth of modern fashion photography is often credited to a spread by Edward Steichen featured in Art et Décoration magazine in 1911. However,  surprisingly little, if any, attention is every given to how Steichen took many of his groundbreaking visual cues from fashion illustration, specifically the work of artists Paul Iribe and Georges Lepape in two luxury, … Continue reading The Art of Imitation: Edward Steichen’s Modern Fashion Photographs of 1911

The Art of Dress: Valentino’s stunning collaboration with Canadian artist Christi Belcourt for Resort 2016

by Cassidy Zachary

Since 1993, Canadian artist Christi Belcourt has been creating visually arresting paintings representative of the floral beadwork of the Métis and First Nation women of Canada. Belcourt herself is of Métis heritage. The intricate beaded works of her people are feats of exquisite artistry, representing the highest levels of craftsmanship. It is an art form … Continue reading The Art of Dress: Valentino’s stunning collaboration with Canadian artist Christi Belcourt for Resort 2016