A Short History Of The Comic Strip In Popular Culture XVI

1. Ben Wheele Apple Obelisk, 2012
2. David Shrigley Big Shoes, 2013
3. Zachary Leener 2014

The comic as sculpture. As grotesque mutant heads, funny elongated heels and naïve multi-coloured forms. Ceramic replaces paper and the shoe designer at Dior has something big to look up to.
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A Short History Of The Plastic Raincoat In Popular Culture VI

1. Miu Miu Fall/Winter 2014
2. Thomas Bayrle Produzione Bayrle Coats, 1967-68
3. Prada Fall/Winter 2002
4. Miu Miu Fall/Winter 2014

Never too late, never gone. The coloured plastic raincoat takes us back to 1949, 1967 and 2002. It is true that the future will always look old-fashioned. And the present will always feel like the past.
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Body Con

1. Allen Jones Cut-a-Way, 1976
2. Allen Jones IV, 1976
3. Allen Jones III, 1976

The scanning eye of Allen Jones. On women. On buyable love. On pop art. A study in high-heels and latex gloves. Revealing each layer of visual attraction and sensual exploration.
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Woman With Furry Slippers (After Oppenheim)

1. Céline Spring/Summer 2013
2. Alexander Wang Fall/Winter 2011
3. Helmut Lang Spring/Summer 2005
4. Alexander Wang Fall/Winter 2011
5. Comme des Garçons
6. Céline Spring/Summer 2013 & Albert Einstein At Home, 1933-55

What has happened at Céline? Intendendly atrocious, yet not shockingly new. See also Venus de Milo with Drawers (1916) by Salvador Dalí and Fur Lined Tea Cup (1936) by Meret Oppenheim. So why does it still provoke detest or at least irritation?
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Image credits Catwalking, Style.com, Gillett Griffin