Let me begin by giving a big thanks to my Twitter Pholks for helping this come together! Welcome all to Under the inPhluence, my homage to my shared passion of fashion and graphic design. From here on out, at least once a week, I will be presenting my Phavorite works from the realm of graphic design and looks inspired by those works!
This week, I begin with the legendary artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, famously portrayed by John Leguizamo in Baz Luhrmann's Moulin Rouge. This is one of my favorite historic poster designs part of the movement of Art Nouveau in European artwork. Art Nouveau is a style heavily influenced by classic Japanese painting techniques. Printed in 1893 for the cabaret Divan Japonais, this poster depicts Jane Avril and Edouard Dujardin watching famous singer, Yvette Guilbert, recognizable by her black gloves.
To make this look just absolute magic, grab a black patent leather clutch, especially with a double clasp from Marc by Marc Jacobs. Perhaps, if you're feeling a bit Rachel Zoe-ish, you can throw on a fur like this one from Fendi (faux-fur would be nice). Oh! And don't forget to grab a pair of oversized shades! Try a pair with a purple tint!
Again, huge thanks to @fashioncitizen, @tierramwilson and @MissElle for helping me come up with this and so many more ideas you can look forward to seeing on Phierce Pholks! Be sure to check out @fashioncitizen's Fashion and Music Mash-Ups, which helped provide structure for this new venture.
Show them some love:
@fashioncitizen's blog: Fashion with a Side of Life
@tierramwilson's blog: Tierra M Wilson
@MissElle's blog: Broke & Beautiful
Nubby Twiglet
Great work on the Under the inPhluence inaugural post. I'm digging the history lesson thrown in. Keep up the good work.