A few more excerpts from British Vogue’s September Issue: Geometry through the lens of pink, salmon, red and ox blood. Vector mashups have been a mainstay for a while, though this circus vibe, translated through Anya Hindmarch’s bag campaign and Cara Delevingne’s quirky Comme des Garcons jacket, gives us a fresh, playful vision. Get used to seeing this color combo, it’ll be dominating Fall wardrobes before you know it.
When you click on Christopher Cascio’s website, you’re met with quite literally a Clusterfuck. It’s a statement reflective of his humor, his insight and the way he incorporates pop culture into art.
Cascio’s other work is also repetitive in nature, technically intricate and infused with messaging reminiscent of his thought process. The musically minded, bold and graphic palettes are all-encompassing and invite the viewer to stay a while to explore a maze of visual commentary.
Cascio’s work is currently on display at New Image Art in the collective show entitled, 3 Cowboys, 2 Drugs and a Skater. The other participating artists are, Bryson Brooks & Holly Hein, Mark Cross, Panda Sex and Chad Muska. Click here for more info.
Red is the comeback kid this Fall. I’m not sure if you recall seasons past, but it went on a bit of a hiatus, standing behind shades of magenta and plum. It’s interesting in a way, as I vividly remember the conversations we all had at the Color Association round table a while ago, as we discussed the strength and emergence in Chinese and Russian territories and the direct influence it would have on European and American palettes.
The Prada coat is photographed by Jacob Sutton for Bergdorf Goodman’s latest Fall catalog and the chairs were captured by my iphone at ABC Carpet this past weekend. The monochromatic foreground and background combo is rather striking, wouldn’t you say?
Red always packs a punch. From the infamous NARS Jungle Red lipstick to the Daily Beast’s signature hex color, FF0000, this hue is best used for urgency or as a decorative accent. In the two cases above, red is woven into each pattern, proving two specific points. For the Fragonard pillow to the left, the floral vine emulates the British flag. The Manuel Canovas advertisement on the right reveals a neutral layout with flat, textured tenacity. Both examples exhibit three things designers should always consider when creating: purpose, intent and a vivid goal.