Wearable Art: Exploring the Intersection of Fashion, Technology, and Self-Expression
Art You Can Wear: Where Fashion Meets Imagination Introduction: Wearable Art as Story Wearable art transforms fashion into storytelling—each garment becomes a canvas for ideas, emotions, and cultural commentary. At Wearable Art Stories , we believe clothing should do more than cover the body; it should spark imagination. A Rich History of Wearable Art The lineage of wearable art stretches back to early 20th‑century craft movements and gained the term “wearable art” in the 1970s, as artists began creating garments meant to be viewed as art rather than mere clothing ( Vogue ). Elsa Schiaparelli, a pioneer in 1930s Paris, shattered norms by collaborating with Surrealist artists like Salvador Dalí and Jean Cocteau. She transformed garments into visual statements that blurred the boundary between art and fashion ( The Times ). Iconic Works by Elsa Schiaparelli The Lobster Dress (1937) A white silk organza evening gown with Dalí’s oversized lobster painted along the skirt—worn ...
