The first dress I ever purchased as a teenager, was a red and black spotty affair, lovingly referred to as my 'Ladybird' Dress. It has no real reference to a ladybird, but just by the colouring alone, those little creatures instantly spring to mind.
Similarly this fragrance bottle by designer Marc Jacobs instantly makes you think of them.
Many designers base their ideas and designs on insects and bugs. The textures, intricate patterns and beautiful rich colours of many tiny creatures, make them a living library of inspiration and ideas.
Whilst researching bugs and fashion on the internet, I came across Italian Artist Cristian Grossi, who has done some marvellous insect inspired designs. Some of which are shown below and which can be seen in their full animated glory at chicquero.com or on the link below.
Whilst researching bugs and fashion on the internet, I came across Italian Artist Cristian Grossi, who has done some marvellous insect inspired designs. Some of which are shown below and which can be seen in their full animated glory at chicquero.com or on the link below.
His incredible designs reminded me slightly of the Len Lye and Stan Brakage Scratch Films. Even though they are several decades apart they somehow seem to match together very well indeed, in style and colour.
http://chicquero.com/2012/06/19/insect-mood/
At the bottom of his post, you can also see some fantastic photos of small creatures and insects, such as the one below. This is called Wonderland in Bugsland by Aimishboy. Follow the link at the bottom of Cristian Grossi page for further colourful encounters.
Also on the internet, I came across these fashion photographs on the DIVA website, entitled Fashion Inspired by Animals and Insects by Vanessa Valerie Tay. These marvellous images show how different designers have used insects to draw inspiration for their designs.
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