Research Paper : A Study on Surrealistic Fashion style Expressed Modern Fashion show

Kim, Hee Sun; Kang, Sang Mo; Back, Sun Young

Journal of the Korean Society of Cosmetology 2011;17(5):870-879.
Published online October 31, 2011.

2009년 패션쇼에 나타난 초현실주의 패션스타일 연구

김희선, 강상모, 백선영

Research Paper : A Study on Surrealistic Fashion style Expressed Modern Fashion show

Hee Sun Kim, Sang Mo Kang, Sun Young Back

Abstract

In the modern society, fashion has become an instrument to establish the sense of self-expression in lives of contemporary human beings as a result of industrialization and mechanization, and at the same time it has evolved as one of the important types of arts. Fashion is the mirror of the age in which we live and especially it is closely connected with expressing the internal images of human beings. The purpose of this study is to analyze the influences that are reflected on the surrealistic characters by representative designers, Alexander Mcqueen, Martin Margiela, and Comme des Garcons. This study deals with the interrelationship of surrealism centering on Alexander Mcqueen, Martin Margiela, Comme des Garcons 2009 fashion shows which influenced surrealism and surrealism`s character. In other words, this study examines how surrealism affected their shows as the source of costumes and makeup, hair style and how it is accepted and expressed in their fashion shows. To achieve this purpose, this study makes use of the analysis of Alexander Mcqueen, Martin Margiela, Comme des Garcons 2009 fashion show photos. The surrealistic style will be led by various techniques and trends and development through new characteristics in multi-culture merged with various fashion and makeup styles.

Key Words: Surrealism, Alexander mcqueen, Fashion show