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How Andy Warhol Influenced The Fashion Industry

Commemorate the revolutionary artist's birthday through his impact on the fashion world.

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Andy Warhol and Diane Von Furstenberg at Studio 54

Known for making the ordinary—soup cans, portraits, and Coca-Cola bottles—extraordinary, Andy Warhol is one of the most beloved artists and cultural figures of the 20th century. Even though his life was tragically cut short at 58 from surgical complications, Warhol made a substantial impact on pop culture, transcending far beyond his role as a visual artist. His splashy pop art not only decorates museum halls and the homes of lucky collectors but serves as inspiration for the most exclusive runways

During his star-studded career, Warhol formed close relationships with several fashion industry powerhouses. He was a dear friend of Diane Von Furstenberg, who then went on to collaborate with The Andy Warhol Foundation for her 2014 wrap dress anniversary collection. Warhol was also close with American fashion designer Halston during the '60s and '70s, both serving as important figures in New York City's social scene. The two not only frequented Studio 54, but Halston collaborated with Warhol for a 1972 Coty American Fashion Critics' Awards presentation. Entitled “Onstage Happening by Andy Warhol," the designs featured one of Warhol's flower paintings.

Posthumously, Warhol's creative vision has continued to inspire fashion's top designers, from Jeremy Scott's playful Moschino to Raf Simons' sophisticated Dior. And just this week, Tommy Hilfiger announced his latest project, "Tommy Factory"—a Warhol-inspired creative playground set to unveil during the upcoming New York Fashion Week. Certainly, the artist's influence is ever-present in the creative community. In honor of what would be his 94th birthday, see how Warhol's trailblazing spirit lives on through fashion. 

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Halston 1972.
Jean-Charles de Castelbajac Spring/Summer 1984.
Stephen Sprouse Spring/Summer 1988.
Versace Spring/Summer 1991.
Diane Von Furstenberg Resort 2008 (Image via Don Ashby).
Blumarine Fall/Winter 2009 (Image via Marcio Madeira).
Prada Spring/Summer 2013 (Image via Marcus Tondo).
Christian Dior Fall/Winter 2013 (Image via Monica Feudi).
Moschino Fall/Winter 2014 (Image via Yanni Vlamos).
Calvin Klein Spring/Summer 2018 (Image via Yannis Vlamos).

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