40 Surrealist Fashion Examples

From Illusionary Ad Campaigns to Artist-Inspired Runway Shows

— July 12, 2014 — Fashion
Paying tribute to such artists as Salvador Dali and Rene Magritte, these surrealist fashion examples range from illusionary ad campaigns to conceptual runway presentations.

Whether wearable or photographic, these examples are a nod to the Surrealism art movement that aims to play with its viewer's perception.

Standouts from this vast list include Kenzo's accessory and eyewear ads that depict models in a set of vivid, collage compositions. These compositions are often accented with layered architecture, floating imagery and illusionary visuals that are both eye-catching and imaginative.

Other memorable mentions form this list of surrealist fashion examples include Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe's fragmented cover shoot for Flaunt magazine and Dries Van Noten's artful couture show that highlights a range of the luxe label's prints.

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Floral Surrealist Videos
Floral Surrealist Videos
Pierre Desbusschere Makes Models and Flowers in to Surrealist Art
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Surreal Perfume Photography
Surreal Perfume Photography
Miss Dior by Liu Lijie is Part of the Brand's Latest Exhibit
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Conceptual Underwater Portraits
Conceptual Underwater Portraits
PLASTIK Magazine's Eau de Merveilles Editorial Embodies Femininity
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Faceless Surrealism Depictions
Faceless Surrealism Depictions
Alex Gardner Sets the Somber Tone with Moody Colors and Melancholy
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Surreal Swimwear Lookbooks
Surreal Swimwear Lookbooks
The Bimba Y Lola Swim Collection Will Get You Ready for Summer
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Youthfully Surreal Editorials
Youthfully Surreal Editorials
The AnOther Magazine S/S14 Cover Shoot Stars Mia Wasikowska
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Giant Paperclip Sunglasses
Giant Paperclip Sunglasses
Doktor A's H.R. Giger Glasses are Inspired by Illuminatus II
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Surreal Conceptual Portraitures
Surreal Conceptual Portraitures
This Marwane Pallas Photography is Fantastical and Eye-Catching
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Ready-To-Wear Surrealism
Ready-To-Wear Surrealism
The Dries Van Noten Spring 2010 Makes Use of Picasso
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Surrealistic Monochromatic Photography
Surrealistic Monochromatic Photography
Mads Perch's Work Perfectly Captured Monochrome Surrealism
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Conceptual Surrealism Editorials
Conceptual Surrealism Editorials
The Persistence of Memory: A Tribute to Dali Photoshoot is Artful
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Cardboard Couture Captures
Cardboard Couture Captures
The Ones 2 Watch Paper Cuts Editorial is Conceptually Chic
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Surrealist 60s Editorials
Surrealist 60s Editorials
The Ground Magazine's Being Extraordinary Story Channels Dali's Works
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Mythical Androgyny Editorials
Mythical Androgyny Editorials
The Future is Noise DEW Photo Shoot Captures Eccentric Ensembles
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Surrealist Minimalism Editorials
Surrealist Minimalism Editorials
The Deconstructing Yves K. Image Series is Artfully Bold
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Shimmering Surreal Editorials
Shimmering Surreal Editorials
Urivaldo Lopes Shot for French Revue de Modes Issue 24
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Surrealist Perfume Editorials
Surrealist Perfume Editorials
Paul Graves Elle France Series Depicts Scents in Trippy Settings
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Surrealist-Inspired Editorials
Surrealist-Inspired Editorials
Mel Bles Captures Querelle Jansen for Vogue UK February 2014
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Projected Print Background Editorials
Projected Print Background Editorials
Marique Schimmel is Surreal in Vogue Netherlands March 2014
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Baroque Surrealism Editorials
Baroque Surrealism Editorials
The Hand Crafted ODDA Magazine Photoshoot Embodies Opulence
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Surreal Collage Fashion Ads
Surreal Collage Fashion Ads
The T-Galleria 2014 Campaign Stars a Vibrant Karen Elson
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Surreally Chic Gallery Editorials
Surreally Chic Gallery Editorials
Janice Alida Shines in Harper’s Bazaar UK February 2014 Is
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Subtle Avant-Garde Editorials
Subtle Avant-Garde Editorials
The Tar Magazine 'Onirique' Photoshoot Stars Laetitia Casta
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Surreal Nature Photography
Surreal Nature Photography
Katharina Jung Takes Fanciful Portraits of Herself by Manipulating Them
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Surreal Digitalized Photography
Surreal Digitalized Photography
'Misty Mountains' Contributor Magazine Showcases Futuristic Work
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Surrealist Eyewear Ads
Surrealist Eyewear Ads
The Kenzo Accessories Fall/Winter 2012 Campaign is Artfully Bold
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Surreal Monochromatic Captures
Surreal Monochromatic Captures
This Surreal Double Magazine Editorial Uses Fake Limbs and Props
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Vanguard Surrealism Tributes
Vanguard Surrealism Tributes
The Spanish Harper’s Bazaar November 2012 Issue Embodies Retro
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Illusionary Sportswear Ads
Illusionary Sportswear Ads
The Insight Autumn 2013 Campaign is Inspired by Surrealism
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Illusionary Beauty Editorials
Illusionary Beauty Editorials
The Nonsens TUSH Image Series Plays with Perception
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Conceptual Surrealism Campaigns
Conceptual Surrealism Campaigns
The Kenzo Fall/winter 2013/2014 Advertorial is Artfully Conceived
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Surreal Actor Editorials
Surreal Actor Editorials
The Daniel Radcliffe Flaunt Magazine Cover Story is Artfully Bold
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Oriental Surrealism Editorials
Oriental Surrealism Editorials
The Net a Dong FTV Indochina Fashion Story Plays With Perception
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Surrealist Fashion Advertising
Surrealist Fashion Advertising
The 'Viva Vena' Video Provokes Intrigue in the Vena Cava Line
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Realistically Surreal Photography
Realistically Surreal Photography
Photographer Eva O’Leary Captures the Magic in Everyday Life
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Surrealist Makeup
Surrealist Makeup
Mo-Zo's Eccentric Hodgepodge of Cosmetic Beauty
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