#Inspiration

When Charles de Vilmorin analyzed his Couture Autumn/Winter 2024-2025 Collection, he told Irish writer Paul McLauchlan : « I wanted to tell a story inspired by the world of Agatha Christie or Tim Burton, where a murder has been committed and the victim’s relatives find themselves summoned to the

The Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda Autumn/Winter 2017-2018 Collection drew inspiration from Luchino Visconti’s film « The Leopard » (« Il Gattopardo ») ; furthermore, the Dolce & Gabbana Autumn/Winter 1988-1989 Collection had paid homage to Sicily, especially the Sicily of « The Leopard ».

The theme of the Juana Martín Couture Autumn/Winter 2024-2025 Collection, titled « Pared de Cal » (« Lime Wall »), which made reference to Teresa of Ávila, was the dichotomy between good and evil. Photo : JUANAMARTIN.es  

On the J.Simone Spring/Summer 2024 Collection menu (a satirical take on our eating habits, called « Sandwich ») ? Looks that were inspired by fast food, in particular sandwiches. Still hungry ? Search for the « Hamburgers » post (dated December 3, 2012). Photo : MAISONJSIMONE.com  

The Schiaparelli by Daniel Roseberry Couture Spring/Summer 2024 Show, named  « Schiaparalien », which highlighted a motherboard-like dress (embroidered with Swarovski crystals and microchips), paid tribute to Elsa Schiaparelli’s uncle, Giovanni Schiaparelli (director of Milan’s Brera Observatory),