Pop art and Matisse inspired fashion stepped onto our catwalks last year. Showcasing the trend for Spring/Summer 2014. The block patterns and contrasting colours will turn our summer wardrobes into art boxes. Summer is approaching us fast as we head into June and London has already seen a few BBQ weekends, the bright colours and paint stroke geometric shapes from the shows will come onto the streets. I am going to take a look at jewellery drawn out the art box. To fit the Matisse inspired look of this Summer. I am hoping to find bold shapes, fine artistic detail and intricate cut-outs.
Speaking of cut-outs, Tate Modern has opened an exhibition dedicated to the paper collages that Henri Matisse is famous for. The artist lost his eye sight after an operation during his creative career, so instead of giving up he used scissors and paper to create his art. His collages are full of energy with free hand shapes. His cut-out art is a primary influencer in Summer 2014 fashion. Designers such as Celine and Tatanaka have dipped into Matisse’s art box for his hand at fashion cut-outs.
(The Tate Modern exhibition is called “Henri Matisse: The Cut-Outs” and is open from April 17 to September 7th)
There is an array of bulky shapes and primary colours in the shops this summer. The Marni collection is spot on Matisse with playful shapes and solid colours, Prada has picked up on the large shapes with statement bangles in solid tones and intricate diamond details. The high street will also possess this artsy faze with a geometric stone choker in Topshop. The beautifully detailed ring by BayouGlassArts is available on Etsy. It is handmade and features a matisse style drawing.
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