Posted by Katia on November 10, 2010 · 4 Comments
Art: n. A visual object or experience consciously created through an expression of skill and imagination. (Encyclopaedia Britannica) Is fashion art? If we base ourselves on the above definition, then it is safe to surmise that yes, it is. While traditional definitions of art have been challenged over time to include contemporary forms of art, namely … Read more
Filed under Designers, Fashion, Musings, News and commentary · Tagged with architecture, Art, couturiers, Denis Gagnon, Encyclopædia Britannica, exhibition, fashion, Grace Kelly, icon, installations, Jean Paul Gaultier, MBAM, Quebec, retrospective, Style, video, Yves Saint Laurent
Posted by Katia on October 10, 2010 · 4 Comments
Decidedly, 2010 is Denis Gagnon’s year. From his recent collaboration with mass retailer Bedo, to the documentary film of which he is the subject, Je m’appelle Denis Gagnon (My name is Denis Gagnon), which premiered earlier this year at the International Festival of Films on Art, this designer is generating some major buzz. This leaves … Read more
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Posted by Katia on August 8, 2008 · 3 Comments
“Chanel a donné la liberté aux femmes. Yves Saint Laurent leur a donné le pouvoir.”- Pierre Bergé If you live in Montreal, or happen to stop by, do take the time to check out “Love: Yves Saint Laurent”, an exhibit showcasing the groundbreaking work of the late designer. A most fascinating look at 40 years … Read more
Fashion as Art?
Posted by Katia on November 10, 2010 · 4 Comments
Art: n. A visual object or experience consciously created through an expression of skill and imagination. (Encyclopaedia Britannica) Is fashion art? If we base ourselves on the above definition, then it is safe to surmise that yes, it is. While traditional definitions of art have been challenged over time to include contemporary forms of art, namely … Read more
Filed under Designers, Fashion, Musings, News and commentary · Tagged with architecture, Art, couturiers, Denis Gagnon, Encyclopædia Britannica, exhibition, fashion, Grace Kelly, icon, installations, Jean Paul Gaultier, MBAM, Quebec, retrospective, Style, video, Yves Saint Laurent