Mondrian

The dutch artist Mondrian inspired  YSL in 1965 to do a collection of shift dresses in wool and jersey, with his simple, grid like paintings. They were set into blocks with only three colours in use: Yellow, Blue and Red with a white divident and horizontal and vertical black lines.

(One of Mondrians Paintings)

(Yves Saint Laurents dress 1965)

(Models in different designs of YSL collection)

I like how YSL picked up the concept of simplicity and chose to do shift dresses, as they have a very plain shape and almost fit every figure. This must have been an additional factor why the collection was that popular as every women could wear it. The design was very futuristic as it was bold and easy, but at the same time beautiful. It was something that hasnt been there before so people were attrackted to it quickly.

Not only YLS was inspired by Mondrians use of the primary colours and his simple grids, other fashion designer adopted his concept too. Bags, Shoes and even Swimwear was inspired by his paintings

Nike's Mondrian inspired 'SB Dunk lows'

A Kara Ross clutch, made out of crocodile leather  worth 1,675 pound

An amazing swimmwear collection of Sarah Schonfeld, an australian designer. She inverted Mondrian's black and white arrangments, which make it look more intense.