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For decades, fashion has become a canvas for some remarkable art pieces, and the result was some phenomenal and much-loved collections that helped people appreciate both art and fashion at the same time.&nbsp; Here are some of the most iconic collaborations since the 1960s.&nbsp;
Yves Saint Laurent x Piet Mondrian&nbsp;
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Yves Saint Laurent has collaborated with many artists to date but the one with Piet Mondrian can never be forgotten. The fashion house&#8217;s Autumn/ Winter 1965 collection grasped the geometrics and colour-blocking techniques of Mondrian&#8217;s art perfectly. The creation not only gave fashion lovers some iconic vintage pieces but also paved way for the French fashion Maison’s success.
Versace x Andy Warhol&nbsp;
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A collaboration that came as a result of Versace’s admiration for Andy Warhol is the Italian designer’s Spring/Summer 1991 collection, otherwise known as the &#8220;Pop&#8221; collection which included the American artist’s artwork. The most remarkable of them all was a dress featuring Andy Warhol&#8217;s best screen prints featuring portraits of Marilyn Monroe and James Dean, and it will always be remembered in the history of fashion.&nbsp;
Hermés x Hiroshi Sugimoto
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Japanese artist Hiroshi Sugimoto&#8217;s project titled Colours of Shadow was a perfect mix of the artist’s play with colours and the principles of physics that gave a simple ombre painting, a magical effect. Hermés’s artistic director Pierre-Alexis Dumas took one look at the abstract painting and went ahead with the artist’s suggestion to transfer it to Hermés scarves.
Louis Vuitton x Jeff Koons
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Most people recognise Jeff Koons’s famous art pieces, Balloon dog and Rabbit, but art enthusiasts know his most-loved and also very controversial work, The Gazing Ball series. It represented the works of some great artists like Van Gogh and Da Vinci in a new light. Among those who were impressed by Jeff Koons’s The Gazing Ball series was Louis Vuitton who decided to bring the paintings to LV bags&nbsp;
Vans x Van Gogh
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Vincent Van Gogh&#8217;s works have been cherished and admired by art experts and common people alike. So, when Vans decided to feature the artist&#8217;s paintings in its collection, it gave rise to an incredible line. Van Gogh&#8217;s iconic works like Almond Blossoms, Sunflowers, Van Gogh&#8217;s self-portrait and Skull took a new life on Vans sneakers and jackets.&nbsp;
Gucci x Elton John
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The Italian fashion house Gucci’s collaboration with singer-songwriter Elton John brought Gucci enthusiasts and the singer’s fans a remarkable collection. The cover art of his single &#8220;Levon&#8221; was printed on t-shirts, sweatshirts and tote bags of the brand. The capsule collection supposedly reflects the whimsical characteristics of the song.&nbsp;
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The Best Fashion Collections That Were Inspired by Art

It&#8217;s been an enormously exciting season of art in Hong Kong – right from <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=&amp;cad=rja&amp;uact=8&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiv64KZ3bzzAhWPMN4KHU0QBIUQFnoECAYQAQ&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.igafencu.com%2Fr%2Fart-basel-hong-kong-2021%2F&amp;usg=AOvVaw12GfucnyIrxTi3pjZI1k1b">Art Basel </a>in May to the Affordable Art Fair, Unscheduled,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=&amp;cad=rja&amp;uact=8&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjOpqWQ3bzzAhWWad4KHVA7B4QQFnoECAMQAQ&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.igafencu.com%2Fr%2Fdigital-art-fair-opens-to-public-highlights-ahead%2F&amp;usg=AOvVaw2iCN0z9ynMEUW77-SIWnCY">Digital Art Fair Asia Edition</a>, the K11 Art Mall Design Fest to Happy Hours – there’s been an art fair for every collector and every budget in the SAR. With the return of the Fine Art Asia, one of the continent&#8217;s leading international art shows, it&#8217;s clear the Hong Kong art market is going strong despite the lack of international investors.
Check out the details of the latest, Fine Art Asia, for your weekend cultural fix.&nbsp;
Art and Antiques from East and West
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This year&#8217;s Fine Art Asia is running from October 8–11, 2021 at its usual Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Wan Chai location. An art and antique collector&#8217;s dream playground, this year the galleries – both local and from afar – are showcasing museum-quality fine art spanning 5,000 years of cultural history.
Despite the challenges presented by Covid, Fine Art Asia aims to deliver a tighter, younger, homegrown fair with a focus on&nbsp;contemporary artworks by Asian artists, masterpieces by UK photographer Emily Allchurch and 13th-century Yuan dynasty lacquer dishes amongst others. With travel and quarantine restrictions still in effect, overseas gallerists and collectors will largely be amiss. The fair has liaised with some international galleries to participate remotely with the help of trained local staff. The fair&#8217;s founder and director, Andy Hei firmly remains optimistic on the potential of the 66 Hong Kong-based artisanal talent to draw in both traffic and sales. More than 3,000 visitors turned up on day one, stormy weather not withstanding.&nbsp;
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<div>The number of galleries stand around one-third less than during pre-Covid times, but that brings a much crisp, fresh energy to the event – an increasing number of local and modern artists are getting the opportunity to make a mark in one of the most prestigious art markets of the world. At the same time, online activities are vying for the interest of oversees collectors and aficionados.&nbsp;</div>
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Hong Kong&#8217;s <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=&amp;cad=rja&amp;uact=8&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjCj_ra8rzzAhVaPHAKHb8UBjIQFnoECAMQAQ&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hk-aga.org%2Fgallery%2Fgalerie-ora-ora%2F&amp;usg=AOvVaw2N3enFjBkn-flXPdPxr3nQ">Ora-Ora </a>at booth&nbsp;C3, known as a&nbsp;catalyst for innovation and openness of expression, has already sold a few opulent, key sculptures by Spanish figurative artist&nbsp;Cristóbal Gabarrón. Crafted in polychromed fibreglass, the figurines are an artist&#8217;s interpretation of history and philosophy bringing a fresh outlook and bridging the cultural divide between the East and the West.&nbsp;
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A visit to booth A8, <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=&amp;cad=rja&amp;uact=8&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjxp73Q8rzzAhXMfXAKHYx6BYUQFnoECA0QAQ&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Ftanyabaxtercontemporary.com%2F&amp;usg=AOvVaw1gd_lUHsz37OJwQzFh87Oo">Tanya Baxter Contemporary</a>&nbsp;is a must for any collector or enthusiast. With established galleries in both London and Hong Kong since the last 25 years, Baxter&#8217;s post-war modern and contemporary art collection is eclectic, featuring global icons from Anish Kapoor to Andy Warhol, Ai Weiwei, Frank Auerbach, Mark Rothko, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Banksy, Marc Quinn, Tracey Emin and Damien Hirst. Emin’s You Were Everything,&nbsp;Damien Hirst&#8217;s beautiful work of art, the&nbsp;Cherry Blossoms series, a powerful take on the&nbsp;beauty of life and death are few highlight pieces. &#8220;Our gallery showcases some of the finest international contemporary works from art&nbsp;from New York to Monaco, Hong Kong and Paris&#8221;, says Tanya Baxter Contemporary, and we couldn&#8217;t agree more!
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<a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=&amp;cad=rja&amp;uact=8&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjC66fn77zzAhXWc94KHcxLAEwQFnoECAsQAQ&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Frastichineseart.com%2F&amp;usg=AOvVaw1MpJXK4WDkUwlscqSCTOul"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="aligncenter wp-image-61510 size-full" src="//www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Untitled-design-38-1.png" alt="" width="600" height="337" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Untitled-design-38-1.png 600w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Untitled-design-38-1-200x112.png 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Untitled-design-38-1-499x280.png 499w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Untitled-design-38-1-120x67.png 120w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Untitled-design-38-1-500x281.png 500w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Untitled-design-38-1-400x225.png 400w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" /></a>
<a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=&amp;cad=rja&amp;uact=8&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjC66fn77zzAhXWc94KHcxLAEwQFnoECAsQAQ&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Frastichineseart.com%2F&amp;usg=AOvVaw1MpJXK4WDkUwlscqSCTOul">Rasti Chinese Art&nbsp;</a>dedicated to inspiring audiences with their classical&nbsp;Asian antiquities and contemporary artwork on China&#8217;s past is&nbsp;at booth C10 for your artistic perusal.&nbsp;
Like most fairs of the season, Art Asia is going blockchain, offering a series of works from ancient Chinese bronze sculptures to modern works of art to a wider audience through NFTs (non-fungible tokens). Witness limited-edition collectors items in the flesh at the fair and bid for them online at&nbsp;<a href="https://opensea.io/collection/fineartasia" target="_blank" rel="noopener">OpenSea.&nbsp;</a>
Fine Art Asia runs until Monday, October 11.&nbsp;
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The Best Fashion Collections That Were Inspired by Art

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