#Painting

The Charles Dickens-inspired McQueen by Seán McGirr Autumn/Winter 2025-2026 Show was an ode to Victorian era, in particular the spirit of Romaine Brooks’ paintings. If you want to see other Charles Dickens-influenced looks, search for the « Great Expectations » post (dated October 13, 2014) and

The Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda 2025 Show, which featured garments with motifs inspired by Renaissance paintings, was a tribute to the splendors of Rome, the Eternal City. If you want to explore other Rome-influenced collections, search for the « La Dolce Vita » post (dated April 28, 2012),

The Rahul Mishra Couture Autumn/Winter 2025-2026 Show, named « Becoming Love », was influenced by Gustav Klimt’s paintings (especially his « The Kiss / Der Kuss » oil-on-canvas) and by Krishna (the God of Love). If you want to know more about other Gustav Klimt-inspired collections, search for

The Iris van Herpen Couture Spring/Summer 2019 Collection, called « Shift Souls », included the « Cosmica » looks, made in collaboration with Kim Keever, which were « cloud » dresses with prints evoking the (former NASA engineer) artist / photographer’s internationally recognized and acclaimed

The Maya Hansen Spring/Summer 2020 Collection, entitled « Arty Globetrotter », honored Washington, DC artist Matt Sesow (in particular his 2018 « T. Rex » painting). Photo : MAYAHANSEN.com