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Andy Warhol. Art, fashion and music.

I believe he and I are kindred spirits.

A brief Warhol history:

- Warhol had his first big break when the fashion magazine Glamour asked him to illustrate an article for them in 1949. Below are several of his fashion illustrations created for magazines or ads.

- In the late '50s, Andy became one of the leaders of the pop art movement.

- During the '60s, he made a series of films about time, boredom and repetition. His first film Sleep, was a 6 hour film of his friend sleeping. One could believe this was a forerunner of today's reality TV.

And we all know his famous quote: "In the future, everyone will be world-famous for 15 minutes."

- In 1969, Interview magazine was founded by Andy and journalist Jake Wilcox and is still in circulation.

(and one of my favorite mags)

(Bjork rocks)

- In the mid-'60s, Warhol established his studio, The Factory, and he chose The Velvet Underground as his house band. The band was around from '65- '73 with the best-known members being Lou Reed (love him!) and John Cale. They broke ground with their unconventional lyrics and nihilistic attitude. They also have been credited with beginning the punk rock movement. Andy, of course, created the cover art for their first and most well-known album.

(Andy and the band)

- In the 60s and early 70s, he focused mainly on commissioned portraits of celebrities, kings and rock stars.

- In the '80s, Warhol began friendships with upcoming younger artists, such as Jean-Michel Basquiat and Julian Schnabel. He and Jean-Michel collaborated on a number of paintings, but none were critically acclaimed. They continued to be good friends until his death in 1987 due to complications from a routine gallbladder surgery.

(Andy and Jean-Michel)

Andy's influence continues to this day.

One of my favorite designers and Warhol fan Diane Von Furstenberg has made her Summer 2010 using his prints.

(DVF in front of her own Warhol portraits… uh, jealous!)

Warhol-print triangle bikini

Print Tabalah Cover

Ganza Silk Chiffon Coverup

So cute and they're on sale.

Enjoy your summer while wrapped in pop art goodness.

Mood – Artsy

Song(s) - Heroin by The Velvet Underground (click to rock out)

Sweet Jane by The Velvet Underground

Can you guess the movie quote above???
Since this is the season of recycled trends, let's cover the following: DISCO.
If we're going to accept the leggings trend, we might as well embrace disco. Sooo, let's begin with the positive qualities of disco! Now, what are the positive qualities you ask? I have no idea but I will say that the carefree attitude of that decade is a start. Let's bring back the debaucheries of Studio 54's past! Let's bring back the debaucheries of Studio 54's past!

Think champagne, fluid fabrics, and sequins… I think I can get into this look!

*Disclaimer – please only wear this trend at night – the last thing you need is HR sending you home because you look like a tramp… a stylish tramp, that is!