Art Fashion - OpArt and 1960 Modernism Influence '07 Catwalks

With the upcoming release of the film Factory Girl starring Sienna Miller recounting the life of Edie Sedgwick, Andy Warhol’s muse, 60s style is set to continue to influence womenswear. Pattern is influenced by the works of Op artists such as Bridget Riley and Victor Vasarely. This commercial and wearable look is a key look in many of the Spring Summer collections and has translated well into the mainstream sector.

Op art styling also look sset to influence accessories and jewellery throughout 2007 via perspwx and plastics in black and white.  The increasing importance of Modernism and the Bauhaus movement will also be a key influence in the summer and through to the end of 2007 injecting bright reds and yellows into the monochrome colour palette.