When designers look for inspirations for each collection, it can come from the simplest of things. While looking though the Gallery of Contemporary Art in Milan there were many sculptures and paintings. The detailing of a net on a sculpture called Venere by Pompeo Marchesi in 1826 could be a major influence as a detail on a whole collection. Venere translates to Venus and Pompeo Marchesi studied in Rome before spending a majority of his life in Milan. “He executed a great number of groups in marble and portrait busts”
1 that are currently spread all over the world.
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| Venere by Pompeo Marchesi |
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| Rope/Net detailing |
The rope or netting detail was a major trend throughout a collection done by Samuel Cirnansck for the Spring/Summer 2012 collection. They were either wrapped around the waist, the neck, or twisted around the whole body. Some of the ropes weren’t really part of the clothing but instead just a general theme throughout the show, as models had their hands tied behind their backs.
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| From stylesight.com |
The sculpture is of a beautiful woman in all of her delicateness while still being hard in her raw state. The same goes for Cirnansck’s collection as the dresses are of delicate materials and soft colors, while still being hard and raw in their presentation.
1 Handley, Marie Louise. "Pompeo Marchesi." The Catholic Encyclopedia. Vol. 9. New York: Robert Appleton Company, 1910. 22 Jun. 2011 http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/09643b.htm.
