10 Key Moments When Art and Fashion Converged Over the Last Century

A recent survey highlights ten significant intersections between art and fashion over the last century, showcasing important collaborations. In 1909, Filippo Tommaso Marinetti's Futurist Manifesto proclaimed fashion as a means of propaganda. The iconic lobster dress, designed by Elsa Schiaparelli and Salvador Dalí in 1937, was famously worn by Wallis Simpson and captured by Cecil Beaton. Jean Cocteau facilitated connections between Coco Chanel and Pablo Picasso for Antigone (1922) and Le Train Bleu (1924). Beaton also photographed Henri Bendel's haute couture alongside Jackson Pollock's artwork in 1951. The Victoria and Albert Museum houses Yves Saint Laurent's 1965 Mondrian dress. Inspired by Andy Warhol, the Souper Dress emerged in 1965. On September 11, 2016, Givenchy partnered with Marina Abramović for a show. In 2017, Yayoi Kusama's polka dots graced Louis Vuitton, while Jeff Koons reimagined the Mona Lisa on Speedy bags.