Historical & Artisitic styles

Renaissance Era in fashion was a time for great change in women’s fashion. The richer you were the more expensive the fabrics used such as silk, velvet and cotton. Also the more elaborate the tailoring and craftsmanship, the more expensive the clothing was and helped to establish a reputation of wealth for the owner. More importantly clothing was a symbol of ‘Status”. Renaissance wedding dress was made of rich brocades and rich jewel-toned velvets.

Rani Totman amazing St. Pucchi Collection is stunning and very over the top which I love. Rani is truly dedicated designer/business woman and a risk-taker. Mixing old world elegance and romance with modern fabrics and style, St. Pucchi gowns are literally in demand all over the globe. Rani Totman travels the world seeking the most luxurious silks, crystals and lace for her signature gowns.

Theme: Renaissance Style
Designer: Rani Totman { St. Pucchi collection. }
2009 Collection

Medieval fashion during the middle Ages was dominated and highly influenced by the Kings and Queens of the era. Only the wealthy could dress in fashion able clothes. Laws restricted ordinary people in their expenditure including money spent on clothes, which impacted medieval fashion. Only the wives or daughters of nobles were allowed to wear velvet, satin sable or ermine. Medieval Fashion changed with each king and queen. Different events which occurred during the medieval era of the Middle Ages also affected fashion.

Stella McCartney sought inspiration from her Fall 2008 collection using medieval inspiration. Her collection possessed a rug-like knits, coats of arms, drifting chiffons, heavy velvet, sleek and feminine, with double-breasted wool-felt coats.

Theme: Medieval Style “Cat walk Queen”
Designer: Stella McCartney
Fall 2008 collection

Gothic styles are borrowed from Victorians and Elizabethans. Typical gothic fashions would be dark colored clothing and bright lips. Some known gothic fashion designers are Alexander McQueen and John Galliano, have been associated with the Goth aesthetic. Embellishment to the garments was the latest fashion as well.

British fashion Gareth Pugh a phenomenal fashion designer uses a gothic theme a world of wizard with gothic aesthetics of the fashion world. Booming the art in fashion he is very creative and out of this world. The collection had ensemble after ensemble of diaphanous black chiffons, flowing in inky swirls, futuristic silhouettes and web-like tucks and pleats.

Theme: Gothic Style
Designer: Gareth Pugh
Fall 2009 Collection
London fashion week
Gothic-glamour-inspired collection

During Ancient Greece, draped garments became very popular during this era. Here are Plato and Aristotle in draped garments along with current trends today using the same concept. Draped garments back then were simple in length, easy wrapped around the body but also heavy. Some other draped clothing used today in fashion is sarongs and togas with more embellishments.

The Fall 2009 Ralph Lauren collection was all about mixing casual, accessible pieces with super luxuries, formal ones. The color palette was pale, and predominately earthy, save for the occasional flashes of black or plum. I noticed that he is stepping out of his comfort zone and being more creative in this fall collection which I love.

Theme: Draped Style “Shiny Style”
Designer: Ralph Lauren
Fall 2009 collection
New York Fashion Week
Inspired by Love and Romance

Abstract art has been influenced by fashion in many ways such as, paintings, modern times, movements {Art Nouveau Movement, Art Deco Movement, Cubism, Surrealism}, unique objects and futuristic themes. Poiret was one of the best known and best documented of couturiers with connections to the art world. Most importantly that fashion is inspired by art.

Dolce & Gabbana’s Spring 2008 collection was inspired by abstract art. The garments are very vibrant, fluid looking prints, brush strokes or drops of paint saturated in clear, bright color. His collection shows very artistic designs and femininity.

Theme: Abstract Art
Designers: Domenico Dolce & Stefano Gabbana {Dolce & Gabbana’s}
Dolce & Gabbana’s Spring 2008 Ready-to-Wear collection

The Art Deco movement in the 20th century was a mixture of Neoclassical, constructivism, modernism and futurism.
Scottish designer Holly Fulton is now showing her latest “art deco style” collection! Shown as part of Fashion East, she has collaborated with CRYSTALLIZED Swarovski Elements to help add the extra sparkle to her stand out collection. She’s definitely a designer to watch!


Theme: Art Deco
Designers: Holly Fulton
Dolce & Gabbana’s Spring 2008 Ready-to-Wear collection