Incorporating architectural structures and geometric shapes into the design of an outfit is a fantastically creative way to add artistic elements to the overall look, and these abstract clothing designs are some perfect examples of how modern day runways are becoming more like art exhibits.
The most alluring aspects about abstract designs is the fact that you ordinarily aren't able to discern what the overall appearance or object is actually meant to represent. The use of bold shapes and structures, odd frames and often three-dimensional features serves to make these clothing designs look more fitted for art galleries than fashion stores.
From Sci-Fi menswear looks that feature bold geometric forms to contemporary zen couture that showcases multiple layered frocks, these abstract clothing designs are serving to bring fashion to a new and artistic level.
56 Abstract Clothing Designs
From Abstract Organ-Adding Attire to Outlandish Sci-Fi Menswear:
Tana Makmanee — Jul 31, 2013 — Fashion
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Galactic Androgynous Pantsuits
The Alexander McQueen Resort 2013 Collection is Boldly Tailored
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Contemporary Zen Couture
The Bona Kim Graduate Collection is a Modern Take on Oriental Culture
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Outlandish Sci-Fi Menswear
The Unknown Creatures Design Scene Exclusive is Unconventional
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Colorful Cuddling Coats
The Si Chan 'Hug Me' Collection Will Grab You
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Gridded Corset Couture
The CHROMAT Fall/Winter 2013 Collection is Sculptural
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Animalistic Masked Accessories
These Ana Rajcevic Headpiece Creations Resemble Animal Carcasses
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Conceptual Double-Take Photography
These Lorenzo Vitturi Portraits Evoke Avant-Garde Visual Themes
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Freaky Black-Out Fashion Shoots
The Missy Rayder L'Officiel Paris October 2011 Shots are Striking
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Monastic Futurism Fashion
The Ria Keburia Revival Collection Marries Religious and Sci-Fi Themes
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Chromatic Villainous Vixens
The Bambi Magazine ‘Women Milan’ Editorial is Wickedly Chi
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Organically Sculptural Outerwear
The ABKM Manteaux de Soir Collection is Architecturally Shaped
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Explosive Avant-Garde Menswear
Exploded View by Michael Kampe is an Unbelievable Collection
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3D-Accented Coat Collections
The Kampe Exploded View Catalog is Artful and Eccentric
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Geometric 60s Captures
The Vogue Japan A Graphic Study Editorial is MOD-Inspired
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Asymmetrical Cutout Catwalks
The Anthony Vaccarello FW 2012 Collection is Classic and Sultry
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Abstract Organ-Adding Attire
The Toma Stenko Fall 2013 Collection Creates Strange New Forms
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Eccentrically Architectural Attire
The Lie Sang Bong Autumn/Winter 2013 Collection is Unexpected
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Avant-Garde Architecture Editorials
The Vogue Italia Suggestions Photoshoot is Mostly Geometric
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Geometric Backdrop Editorials
Harper’s Bazaar Latin America 'Trazo Lineal' Stars Vasilisa Pa
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Modernly Galactic Lookbooks
The Moe Spring/Summer 2013 is Unconventionally Expressive
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Earthly Architectural Attire
The 'Wood Be' Collection by CJY is Seriously Structured
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Contemporary Dance-Like Editorials
Dazed & Confused 'Age of Aquarius' Stars Model Yumi Lambert
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Architectural Alabaster Fashion
The Hannah Holman Gravure Magazine Editorial is Simply Structured
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Sassy Scholastic Shoots
The Karmaloop Fall Lookbook is School-Ready
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Structured Greyscale Photoshoots
The Rumours Magazine 'Architectural' Editorial Stars Tanea Golban
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Scultpural Cloud-Like Collections
The Robert Wun 2012 Pieces are Extravagantly Voluminous
28
Chic Apocalyptic Editorials
The Naty Chabanenko by Ishi Shoot is Warrior-Inspired
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Vibrant 80s-Inspired Editorials
The SZ Magazine Issue 08 is Eclectically Styled by Haw-lin
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Architectural Wooden Attire
Bark Becomes Wearable with Pauline Marcombe's Wooden T-Shirt
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Eccentric Architectural Garments
Wearable Sculptures Create New Relationships with Surroundings
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Clashing Kaleidoscopic Menswear
The Walter Van Beirendonck SS 2014 Collection is Eccentric
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Literal Architectural Couture
The Mary Katrantzou Spring 2011 Collection Focuses on the Home
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Dramatic Drowning Editorials
The Scandinavia S/S/A/W Fall 2013 Photoshoot Stars Julia Hafstrom
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Edgy Kaleidoscope Editorials
The Neural Signals Base Photoshoot Features Eccentric Styling
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Rainbow Brite Streetwear Catalogs
These Krizia Robustella and David Mendez Designs Are Nostalgic
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Contemporary Geisha Couture
The Tome Fall/Winter 2013 Lookbook Highlights a Japanese Inspiration
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Geometric Men's Collars
The Man Who Fell Down to Earth in Sublime Magazine is Futuristic
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Bauhaus Homage Runways
The Thom Browne Spring 2013 Collection Channeled German Modernism
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Dramatic Domineering Shoots
The Patricia Van der Vliet by William Lords Portrait Series is Fierce
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Alien Accessory Editorials
The TWINS Design Scene Exclusive Displays Unconventional Headpieces
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Prim Pattern-Blocked Catalogs
The Lela Rose Pre-Fall 2013 Lookbook is Texture-Enriched
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Abstract Reinvention Collections
Proenza Schouler Pre-Fall 2013 Shines with Friendly Designs
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Architectural Rebellion Editorials
The Black Label GQ Brazil Fashion Story Embraces Edgy Elegance
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Eccentrically Patterned Fashions
Life is Never Dull with Duro Olowu Spring/Summer 2013
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Extreme Architectural Accessories
The Heidi Ackerman 'Construct This' Collection is in Your Face
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Geometric Illusion Menswear
The Marcos Paulo Piccoli 'Geometric Desert' is Mind-Boggling
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Popstar Designer Collaborations
The Lady Gaga x Giorgio Armani Born This Way Ball Collection
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Fur Ensconced Shoots
The F/W 2011/12 Campaign for BISON is Full of Flair
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Puffy Patched Scarves
The Nafanya Felt Scarf Collection is Urban Chic
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Sculpturally Caged Captures
This 'In Your Room' Photo Series is Futuristically Edgy
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Structured Otherworldly Fashion
The Phoenix Keating 2013 Campaign Stars a Dark Lauren Moody
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Elegant 3D Attire
The Sylvio Giardina Fall 2013 Lookbook is Sculpturally Shaped
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Caged Bridal Couture
The Andraya Farrag Graduate Collection is Avant-Garde
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Ice Cream-Inspired Photoshoots
Fashion Melt by Toufic Araman is Stylishly Surreal
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Torso-Revealing Runways
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Futuristic 80s-Inspired Couture
The '2 Future 4 U' Editorial is Galactic and Seductive
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Social Good Embroidered Streetwear
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Vintage Gothic Portrayals
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Monastic Futurism Fashion
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The Vogue US April 2013 Issue Channels a Suspenseful Classic
Futuristic Pastel Fashion
The Portuguese Soul 'Spring Affair' Editorial Stars Dariia Makarova
Edgy Floral Editorials
The ELLE Mexico Green Issue Cover Shoot Stars Michelle Harper
Print-Loving Urban Fashion
The Morena Rosa Fall 2013 Campaign Stars an Edgy Isabeli Fontana
Chaotic Coastal Lookbooks
Stussy’s Women Spring/Summer 2013 Line Brings Back Beach & Surf
Colorfully Serene Catalogs
The Aizel SS13 Lookbook Showcases Elegant Urban Ensembles
Witchy Ritualistic Accessories
The Maria Francesca Pepe Fall/Winter Collection is Mystical
MOD Barbie Editorials
The April Tiplady L'Officiel Singapore Beauty Story is Doll-Faced
Electrifying 80s Covers
The Jamie Wise ADON Fashion Story Graces the Publication's 3rd Issue
Floral-Accented Jewelry Ads
The Vivara Jewelry Spring 2013 Campaign Stars Isabeli Fontana
Crash Landing Photography
Dietmar Eckell's 'Happy End' Documents Miracle Crash Landings
Dramatically Elegant Fashion
The Pedro Del Hierro Madrid Fall 2013 Campaign Stars Valerija Kelava
Sporty Aussie Editorials
The Vogue Korea July 2013 Cover Shoot Stars an Active Miranda Kerr
Sharp Origami-Inspired Couture
DZHUS Autumn/Winter 2013 is Inspired by Urban Architecture
Androgynously Veiled Editorials
The Mateusz Rogenbuk by Robin Alfin Portrait Series is Symbolic
Big-Haired 70s-Inspired Photoshoots
The Grazia Germany April 2013 Editorial Stars Elena Ivanova
Luxuriously Amish Lookbooks
The Ellery Fall 2013 Collection Exudes an Androgynous Air
Sleek '80s Editorials
The Vogue Russia July 2013 Cover Shoot Stars a Retro Anja Rubik
Dynamic Rebel Editorials
The George Mclachlan by Raen Badua Portrait Series is Undeniably Edgy
Tin Foil Dresses
Aina Beck Uses Shimmering Textiles To Make These Metalic Gowns
Eccentrically Architectural Attire
The Lie Sang Bong Autumn/Winter 2013 Collection is Unexpected
Ghostly Landscape Photography
Stay by Akos Major is Quietly Contemplative and Surreal
Avant-Garde Architecture Editorials
The Vogue Italia Suggestions Photoshoot is Mostly Geometric
Geometric Backdrop Editorials
Harper’s Bazaar Latin America 'Trazo Lineal' Stars Vasilisa Pa
Alien-Esque Organic Fashion
The On Aura Tout Vu Fall 2013 Clothes Have Strange Protrusions
Artfully Ambiguous Portraits
The On a Clear Day Vogue Japan Beauty Feature is Visually Striking
Computerized Fabric Concepts
This Fashion Project Involves Weaving Electronic Fabric Into Clothes
Romantically Gothic Lookbooks
The Miista Fall 2013 Catalog is Aptly Titled 'Midnight Waters'
Cosmetic Surgery-Inspired Editorials
The Noi.se 'Pull Yourself Together' Photoshoot is Disturbing
Exotic Plaid Editorials
Marie Claire South Africa 'Highlander' Stars Model Aluad Deng Anei
Artistically Designed Hosiery
These Shiny Spandex Leggings from Milanoo Feature Famous Paintings
Vintage-Inspired Swimwear Editorials
The ELLE Sweden 'Vag Spel' Photoshoot Stars Celia Becker
20s-Inspired Statement Pieces
Volkan Celik's VS Accessories Includes Boyish Bow-Ties
Hazy Hyperbolic Lookbooks
This 2013 Lookbook for Akomplice Clothing is Vibrant and Fresh
Hot Pursuit Editorials
The Vogue Italia Vincent Peters Photoshoot is Highly Mysterious
Oversized Biker Attire
The George Bezhanishvili Fall/Winter Collection is Layered
Eclectic Circus Performer Portriats
The Cirque du Style Grazia UK Editorial is Pattern Enriched
Glitter-Covered Hairstyles
The Christopher Shannon Spring 2014 Collection is Raver-Inspired
Elegant Gallerist Ensembles
The Dion Lee Autumn/Winter 2013 Collection Exudes Sophistication
Feminine Uni-Colored Couture
The Elie Saab Fall 2013 Proved You Don’t Need to Mix Colors
Structured Greyscale Photoshoots
The Rumours Magazine 'Architectural' Editorial Stars Tanea Golban
Seductive Acid Washed Ads
The Versace Jeans Spring/Summer 2013 Campaign Preview is Beach Ready
Minimalist Utilitarianism Menswear
The HAN Spring/Summer 2013
Vibrant 3D-Printed Menswear
The New Christopher Kane Collection is Inspired by 3D Body Mapping
Layered Ladylike Fashion
The COVHERlab Nuclear Skies AW13 Collection is Eccentrically Elegant
Edgy Tape-Accented Editorials
The Kip Lott Lafayette Fashion Story is Unconventionally Groomed
Skeletal Sartorial Exhibitions
The Iris Van Herpen Exhibit Showcases Futuristic Designs
Oversized Minimalist Menswear Looks
The Jil Sander Spring/Summer 2014 Line Features Comfy Styles
Lavish Bohemian Lookbooks
Joséphine De La Baume Poses for New York-Based VAGA Magazine
Futuristic Backyard Garden Shoots
The Vogue Turkey March 2013 Shoot is Minimalistic and Chic
Zealous Sixties Editorials
The Elle Mexico Spring 2013 Issue Excites with Minimalist Mod Styles
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The Langner Spring/Summer 2013 Advertorial Exudes Sophistication
Courtly Couture Editorials
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Stylishly Sinister Photoshoots
The Purple Fashion Off the Black Editorial Features a Dark Mood
Avant-Garde Pantsuit Fashion
The Vogue China 'New Tailoring' Editorial Stars Model Sui He
Deconstructed Monastic Menswear
The Thomas Van der Jeught Fall/Winter 2013 Collection is Minimal
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Minimalist 70s-Inspired Fashion
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Feminized Monochromatic Fashion
The Vogue Russia July 2013 Editorial Stars a Sweet Ji Hye Park
Nearly Nude-Colored Couture
The Armani Prive Fall 2013 Collection Took Viewers Back to The Basics
Dizzyingly High Editorials
Harper’s Bazaar Latin America 'Vertigo' Stars Anastasia Kolganova
Intercontinental Women's Wear
Stella Jean Expertly Blends Styles and Prints From Around the World
Fashionabe Farming Lookbooks
The Barena Venezia Spring/Summer 2013 Campaign is Agricultural
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Technogenesis By DZHUS Takes Futuristic Fashion to a Whole Other Level
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The Levi van Veluw Ballpoints Series is Artfully Inked
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The Vogue Korea March 2013 Shoot Features Model Song Kyung Ah
Chic Canine-Clad Couture
The Joseph Turvey Fall/Winter 2013 Collection is Pattern-Enriched
Elegant 3D Attire
The Sylvio Giardina Fall 2013 Lookbook is Sculpturally Shaped
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