A Study on Surrealistic Expression in Modern Fashion- Focusing on Surrealistic Fashion in 1990s -

Abstract

At the outset, surrealism starts from pure art, but surrealism has greatly influenced commercial art and fashion circles, more so than any other genre of art. The critical thinking methods of surrealism and its mode of expression continues to influence fashion theory extensively. Even now, surrealism may be found in the designs presented in fashion circles and is still expected for future lines. For the theoretical background of this research, I examined the formation background of Surrealism with its principles, expressive techniques, aesthetics and the surrealist trend shown in the clothing in 1990s. Surrealism in modern fashion has been reborn, newly integrated and transformed, based on the features of Surrealism paintings. The characteristics of forms can be found in a combination of modern material, modern design and new skills and the classical items : bodyform molding context of architecture, experimental and sex-appealing of body. In materials, high technique material, future-oriented fabric, skin touch tactel, tencel, organism imitation material, leather, wooden, lace and traditional subject matters and digital printing were drawn as a part of fashion. In manufacturing skills, we can see tailoring techniques and the use of the patterns based on the cutting found in classical clothing.