Nicolas Saint Gregoire illuminates the classic designs of fashion legend Yves Saint Laurent. The French artist and designer Nicolas Saint Gregoire carries on the dialogue with fashion and art that was started by YSL through the transforming of the clothing pieces into luminous sculptures.The series of classic 1960s dresses chosen by Saint Gregoire are what helped to define the brand and designer Yves Saint Laurent. Pieces such as Yves Saint Laurent's infamous Mondrian day dress that channeled the canvas of Mondrian into chic women's apparel.
Using plexiglass and neon lights, the captivating designs are once again revived in a brighter, more vivid light. Nicolas Saint Gregoire shows us the power of couture through the half a century old lines and colors of Yves Saint Laurent.
Fluorescent Electric Dresses
The Nicolas Saint Gregoire Series is Electrifying
Trend Themes
1. Fluorescent Fashion - The use of neon lights and plexiglass in fashion design is revolutionizing the industry, creating vibrant and illuminating clothing pieces.
2. Reviving Classic Designs - Artists and designers are bringing back iconic fashion pieces from the past and transforming them into contemporary works of art.
3. Fashion as Sculpture - The fusion of fashion and art is taking clothing to a new level, with garments being transformed into luminous sculptures.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The fashion industry has the opportunity to explore innovative materials and techniques to create dazzling and transformative designs.
2. Art - Artists are incorporating fashion elements into their creations, opening up new possibilities for expression and collaboration.
3. Lighting - The use of neon lights and advanced lighting technologies in fashion opens up avenues for collaboration between the fashion and lighting industries.