As my teacher Amanda Hallay taught me, fashion is influenced by everything else that's going on in the world-- art, film, culture, etc. With the recent launch of Jeff Koons: A Retrospective at the Whitney Museum of American Art (for my review of the exhibition, please click here), surely it's going to impact the way people think and dress. So, why not get ahead of the fashion, and rock that Koons look today?
Superhero Craze
All of us have a DC/Marvel fangirl inside of us. Clearly, Koons is not an exception. Superheroes are a recurring subject in his work. The two pieces above are from the series Popeye and Hulk Elvis respectively.
(I personally think that DC > Marvel, but hey, each woman to her own)
Left: Marvel Characters Collage Hair Bow; Right: Fancy Superman Tee Bonus: The Superman symbol is covered in tiny rhinestones!
Like the keyboards in that second piece? Opt for a piano dress. Very classy and unique.
Flowers in Heaven
In his series, Made in Heaven, an exploration of human desire, Koons' former wife Ilona is shown wearing a flower crown. For my take on flower crowns, please click here.
In general, a lot of Koons' work involves bringing together very unrelated elements to form strong juxtaposition and visual interest. To recreate his aesthetic, don't be afraid to mix and match colors and prints. In particular, look out for graphic shirts if you want to incorporate some pop art into your wardrobe. You can also channel Koons in your makeup looks.
Left: Koons' Magenta Balloon Dog (Not shown at the Whitney Museum), Right: MAC Flat Out Fabulous lipstick.
Here's some Koons fashion inspiration.
Left: Mary Katrantzou Spring 2012, Right: Moschino Fall 2014
Susie Bubble Street Style
If you just can't get that beautiful exhibition out of your head, then here's the piece for you. With this Jeff Koons balloon dog bag from H&M , you can always carry a bit of Koons with you on your arm and in your heart. They's sold out online right now, but I caught a glimpse of them at the new H&M flagship store on 5th avenue.
Of course, as adorable as this bag is, the best accessory to have when sporting your Jeff Koons look is an I-don't-give-a-damn attitude. Koons became a prominent figure in postwar art by challenging the norms and taking lots of risks. Don't ask for permission. Just go ahead and break the rules. All of them. (And then apologize if you have to.) Most of all, have a brilliant time doing it!
If you have not yet beheld Jeff Koons: A Retrospective with your own eyes, do make time for it before October 19th. Visit http://whitney.org/ for more information.
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