At the moment I’ve been fixated on looking at fashion thru the eyes of artists. I love the timeless quality clothes take on when they are painted, regardless of how trendy they are in real life. Anh Duong is a particularly compelling painter of clothes. Because she is a girl who loves fashion in her own life, there is a particularly personal and complex relationship between herself and the way she dresses herself in her paintings. They are not only engaging to see when first painted, but as with some of the older ones shown below, they will become even more interesting and iconic over time.
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Do you remember this dress? It’s from the 90’s, and I’m pretty sure it’s Donna Karan or DKNY. I wish I had bought it. |
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Obviously I love the leopard, but I also love it in the context of the quotidian NYC life in the background. |
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The combination of the mundane (Listerine, presecription medicine, toothbrushes and razors) and the glamorous (Missoni towels and Chanel no5 perfume) is inspired. |
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The colors in this painting are incredible, and I love the focus on the sunglasses and the thigh-highs. |
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This painting is another one of my favorites. I’m not sure who designed the gorgeous dress but if I had to guess I would say Lanvin?!? And isn’t the teddy bear brilliant? |
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You must know by now that I am a sucker for fresh flowers in your hair. |
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The striped reflection, the way the lace is painted, and the Louboutin shoes and bag are all amazing. I love this one. |
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Anh in her Christian Lacroix couture wedding dress and the self-portrait she did wearing it. It was – and still is – one of my all-time favorite wedding dresses.
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The colors and details in the floral lingerie and the stripes – in fact, in the entire painting – are incredible. If I had the chance to hang one in my house, this would be it. |
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