Although often viewed as distinctly different worlds, fashion and art have always been intrinsically linked. Both serve as powerful forms of expression that have motivated some of the most iconic cultural moments of the past century.
Often cited as fashion’s first major crossover with the art world, the partnership between designer Elsa Schiaparelli and artist Salvador Dalí in 1930s Paris led to nearly a decade of surreal collaborations — from perfume bottles to fabric prints and the now-iconic lobster dress worn by Wallis Simpson. Their work set a precedent, paving the way for future creative pairings: Yves Saint Laurent and Piet Mondrian, Louis Vuitton and Takashi Murakami, Alexander McQueen and Damien Hirst, to name just a few.
