This month's featured category is "Life Imitates Art." Discover our captivating collection where life imitates art, exploring items that beautifully blur the lines between reality and artistic expression.
Abu and Bulat - Lila Thin Tray Green, Brown, Blue, and White colors, reminiscent of Monet's iconic art, from 1916,particularly his serene depiction of water lilies. Monet's water lilies series, created in his later years, portrays the beauty and tranquility of his garden in Giverny, France. These paintings are celebrated for their ethereal quality, capturing the play of light, color, and reflection on the water's surface, offering a contemplative and immersive experience for the viewer.
Together with Henrik Vibskov, Yume Yume created Sausage Heel Beige reminiscent of Claes Oldenburg’s Red Sausages from 1961. Vibskov and Oldenburg take ordinary items—in this case, sausages—and elevate them into artistic expression. Vibskov does this through fashion, creating unique and imaginative heels inspired by sausages. Meanwhile, Oldenburg's approach involves monumental sculptures that alter the scale and context of everyday objects, including his renditions of giant red sausages.
The Akila Inflated sunglasses are inspired by Erwin Wurm's Inflated Car sculptures, which playfully distort real cars, challenging conventional perceptions by transforming them into unexpected forms. Wurm's art explores human nature, humor, and societal norms, blurring the line between sculpture and performance art. His work reshapes perspectives, prompting viewers to reconsider their understanding of everyday objects. The sunglasses aim to evoke Wurm's playful and thought-provoking approach, challenging traditional perspectives within the realm of fashion accessories.
The Carne Bollente x Tom of Finland Beige Jacket might evoke elements reminiscent of Frederic Remington's painting from 1889 called "A Dash for the Timber." Just as Remington's artwork captures the energy and action of the American West, the collaborative jacket might reflect similar themes or aesthetics related to cowboy culture, potentially blending aspects of freedom, adventure, and ruggedness associated with the Western frontier.
Akila Paradise's sunglasses collaboration with Keith Haring pays homage to the iconic Pop Art legend. The design incorporates nods to influential artists like Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein, featuring temple tips inspired by Haring's famous line work, notably his creation, the "Keith Mouse." Inspired by Haring's own glasses, this collaboration celebrates his artistic legacy and Pop Art's impact. By infusing Haring's unique style into the sunglasses' details, the collaboration offers a wearable tribute, allowing fans to display their appreciation for his artistry and enduring influence in contemporary culture and fashion.
Published By’s Ruby’s Lost Stone Chrome evokes elements reminiscent of 'Artificial Rock’ a sculpture by Zhan Wang and part of his 'Artificial Rock' series. The Chinese tradition of rock appreciation, emphasizing inner beauty and spiritual essence, evolved into an emblem of refinement during the Song dynasty. Rocks became integral to traditional Chinese art, influencing painting techniques like calligraphy and poetry. Zhan Wang's "Artificial Rock" series modernizes this tradition by meticulously crafting soft stainless steel onto natural rock formations. This process preserves the rock's essence within a hollowed-out structure, symbolizing continuity in a new medium.