A few weeks ago I prepared a lesson for a Master class at the Polimi in Milan.
We traced how luxury fashion has been made in the past and how fashion uses art patterns.
Here is one of the example chain-of-sources we have seen...
500 b. C. greek and roman Peplo.
It was a cloth made of wood, hold by a belt that gave shape to many folds
Mid 1400 arly renaissance re-discovered classic culture and fashion started to get inspiration.
Personal modification was key: they changed taxtile,s colours and added sleeves...
Napoleon's Emipire in the 1800 looked back at the roman Empire for identity.
Pauline Bonaparte court dress has both roman and renaissance insipiration; and added a side golden lace ruff at the decolletè.
End with Dolce and Gabbana most romantic Ranaissance, embroided, fabulos work of art...
