Miuccia Prada’s influential designs are based on a post-modern layering of eclectic references. For this collection, Prada collaborated with artist James Jean who created an Art-Nouveau-meets-1970s inspired print. The silhouette is reminiscent of evening pajamas from the 1930s, yet another connection to the past. Prada’s accessories are often the most expressive and accessible forms of her vision; these shoes reflect the collection’s otherworldliness with a flower, in full bloom, transformed into a heel.
BACKGROUND:
Studio Anthost (Astrid de St Anthost)
Textile
Resist-dyed, hand-painted silk
2008, USA
Gift of Astrid de St Anthost, 2008.35.1
This resist-printed and hand-painted textile illustrates Le Studio Anthost’s dedication to traditional textile design techniques as well as new ones. Founder Astrid de St Anthost collaborated with fashion designer Christian Cota to create this engineered print based on organic forms.