As summer says its final good-byes, we’re also saying farewell to our class of summer interns! We’re desperately sad to see them go. Their fresh energy, enthusiasm and creative ideas were such a fabulous injection of Team Apartment 34 mojo. But they aren’t going quietly! We’re thrilled to be sharing some fun posts with you over the next few days. First up, a very observant evalution of art’s inspiration on fashion – and perhaps vice versa – from our editorial intern June

We love monochromatic minimal looks as much as the next girl, but we have to ask… have we been a little afraid of color lately?! You know our mantra: be daring and confident with your style – and don’t ever be afraid to push the boundaries! That said, the boundary between art and fashion has never been totally clear- it seems like one is always “taking inspiration from” the other- but that’s what is so inspiring. You can literally watch art as it comes to life down the runway in that structured Celine top or those Philip Lim pants. But why only gaze at art from afar when you can be incorporating the movement, form, lines and beauty into your own wardrobe?

So today, we’re taking inspiration from brilliant pieces of art and going further than merely enjoying it on a wall- we’re marrying it to together with fashion!

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1. We had to pay homage to Hockney {who recently had a huge exhibit at the De Young museum here in SF!}. His painting of palms in simple strokes and bold hues just pull you into this summer scene. Bring in a pop of purple against a similar green and sky blue color pallet, and instantly channel Hockney in your daily sartorialisms!

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2. Here’s a black and gold inspired pairing that even Sam Sparro would approve! We love how the understated elegance of the gold speckles against a darker palette light up the scene. In the style inspiration, the gold snakeskin sleeves on the Lanvin top are glam without being overbearing when paired with the same pattern in black.

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3. Bold brushstrokes that bring movement to a strong silhouette can be seen through energetic waves of black fringe in this Harper’s Bazaar editorial – they’re the perfect amount of understated drama, whether you’re wearing them or enjoying them on your walls!

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4. Shades of blues, pops of green, and a dash of black inspired by the fluidity and freshness of nature adorned on a white coat makes for such a clean yet artistic look! We’d love a similarly abstract piece for a shot of color along a hall or in a bedroom.

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5. Who said watercolors are just for kids? Here’s a fun way to break out of the boring everyday black and white pairing- add a splatter of paint et voila!- a look that shouts playful without losing its mature edge. We see an art DIY in our future! We’ll leave the fashion to Phillip Lim.

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6. Rich hues of vibrant pinks, greens, blues and gold all mixed together in an outfit- sound like a recipe for disaster. But artfully applied, like on the legs of a chicly tailored pair of pants, it adds an unexpected and creative element to an outfit! It’d also be a lovely way to add a pop of color to a neutral living room.

Sometimes an artistic risk adds a the shot of pizzazz to an everyday routine that we could all need. So it’s time to play with dynamic, statement making pieces because after all, as Oscar Wilde so wisely said, “one should either BE a work of art or WEAR a work of art.” How about aiming to do both! — June

 

image 1 via // 2 via Flair Italia // 3 via Vogue // 4 via Satsuki Shibuya // 5 via Sasha Pichuskin // 6 via Harper’s Bazaar // 7 via Style.com // 8 via // 9 via Du9 // 10 via Style.com // 11 via // 12 via The Tappan Collective 

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  1. I love it. Hasn’t fashion always been this way…influenced by art, landscapes, etc.