Warhol and the Runway
Understanding Warhol's Impact on High Fashion
Andy Warhol’s impact on high fashion is not to be overlooked. In 1969, Warhol began the off-beat, pop culture magazine Interview, which published articles with fashion designers and influencers, such as Yves Saint Laurent and Karl Lagerfeld. Andy Warhol’s close friendship with Yves Saint Laurent inspired a series of dresses known as “pop art” dresses, while Andy Warhol had Karl Lagerfeld star in one of his films, L’Amour.
Andy Warhol's art and prints have had a profound impact on runway fashion for several decades. In 1991, Versace created a that featured a print of "pop art" style Marilyn Monroe pictures that are very similar to Warhol's iconic screen printed collection. The print was re-released in 2017. Recently, Calvin Klein created a collection in association with the the Andy Warhol Foundation that features several of his famous self portraits and camoflauge prints.
However, when Warhol's enthusiasm for making consumerism artistic is considered, he has had a much more extensive impact. In 2014, Moschino took cues from the fast food industry, as well as Andy Warhol, and included logos such as the McDonald's logo all throughout their line. In 2011, Moschino presented a bedazzled Coca-Cola can on the runway, in true "Souper dress style"
