Within this vogue article it aims to showcase a variety of clothing which falls under the same categories which have been shown within the catwalk show. It cleverly represents a catwalk itself by the way the images are arranged. The way it is presented is by photoshopping images and selecting specific pieces worn within the fashion show and collaging them into one image on a catwalk. By layering the images and making the images in the back appear smaller it creates the illusion that they are walking behind the models in front and creates a story of a fashion show created from images. Tufte (1991) states systems of dance notation translate human movements onto signs transcribed onto flatland, permanently preserving the visual instant. this relates to this collaged image as the way the models are positioned over a flat space creates a story that they are moving forward, creating a visual that they are moving together within this single image even tho they are not.
The monochromatic looks within the neon signs catwalk story reflects the theme of an avante garde look. Designer Barbara I Gongini explains that “Keeping only a single tone gives the opportunity to work on clothing like on a canvas”. The suits also reflect the genderless and versatility of avante garde fashion as we begin to cross the line of women being able to wear suits.
The outlines of the images are subtle as they are transparent grey however they serve the purpose to show that the designs are only a small collection of what the fashion show has to offer as it clearly displays that the images are photoshopped together as one image.
References:
Collages: Nast, C., 2021. The 12 Biggest Spring/Summer 2020 Trends. [online] British Vogue. Available at: <https://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/gallery/spring-summer-2020-trends> [Accessed 16 November 2021].
Edward Tufte: Tufte. E.R., 1990. Envisioning Information. Cheshire, Connecticut: Graphics Press. (pp. 81-93).
Article: Barbaraigongini.com. 2021. HOW TO DRESS AVANT-GARDE: WHAT GOES INTO AN OUTFIT. [online] Available at: <https://barbaraigongini.com/universe/blog/how-to-dress-avant-garde-what-goes-into-an-outfit/> [Accessed 16 November 2021].