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This Thursday, January 16, the world learned of the disappearance of David Lynch. A look back at these five times when fashion drew its inspiration from the unique universe of the legendary director.
David Lynch is no more. The director, who left his mark and his unique vision on the world of cinema, died this Thursday, January 16 at the age of 78. His enigmatic universe, mixing the familiar and the strange, mystery and poetry, made him one of the most unique directors of his time. Imbued with surrealism and symbolism, his signature aesthetic – also called “Lynchian” aesthetic – has been a major source of inspiration for many artists and designers. From “Twin Peaks” to “Blue Velvet” to “Wild at Heart,” many fashion designers have drawn on the imagery of the legendary director’s works. A look back at the most striking fashion collections inspired by the work of David Lynch.
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Raf Simons, fall-winter 2019 collection
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For his fall-winter 2019 collection, Raf Simons paid homage to the psychological horror film “Blue Velvet” (1986) directed by David Lynch. Photographs taken from the black work are directly incorporated into certain garments in the collection, such as leopard print coats or oversized sweaters.
-Khaite, spring-summer 2023 collection
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Inspired by David Lynch’s 1990s films, in particular “Wild at Heart” (1990), Catherine Holstein imagined a spring-summer 2016 collection referencing the director’s dreamscapes but also his characters and their looks. The python print, referencing the jacket worn by Nicolas Cage, was one of the collection’s key elements, placed on pumped-up leather bombers, pencil skirts and long peasant dresses.
Undercover, fall-winter 2024 men’s collection
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Designer Jun Takahashi paid homage to David Lynch’s twisty drama series “Twin Peaks” through his fall-winter 2024 collection. Titled “Wonderful and Strange”, it takes its name from a quote from Agent Dale Cooper: “I have no idea where this will take us, but I have a definite feeling it will be a place that is both wonderful and strange. » There are blazers, bombers and pants printed with portraits of characters from the series, but also long trench coats imitating those worn by Cooper.
MSGM, fall-winter 2017-2018 collection
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In his works, David Lynch liked to use certain recurring symbols like the owl, red curtains, motifs like fire or electricity. For his fall-winter 2017 collection, Massimo Giorgetti integrated these elements – seen notably in “Twin Peaks” – via pine trees, owls embroidered in sequins or even zig-zag chevron prints like that of the floor of the “Black Lodge” .
Comme des Garçons, spring-summer 2016 collection
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Titled “Blue Witch,” Rei Kawakubo’s spring-summer 2016 collection for Comme des Garçons was a nod to David Lynch’s film “Blue Velvet.” On the catwalk, the Japanese designer’s silhouettes with exaggerated and exuberant volumes – including a blue velvet dress – paraded to the rhythm of the music of the cult work, instantly transporting the guests into a purely Lynchian atmosphere.
