From the final thesis:
Esotericism, symbolism and fashion
How esoteric practices, magic, sacred and profane symbols, and the fascination with the occult have influenced, and influence, fashion and some of its key characters.
For each of the selected case studies, a fashion illustration was created, which attempts to graphically summarize their relationship with magical practices and the symbolism to which they refer in their creative processes and their productions.
Numerology and Chanel's talismans
The symbolism of Elsa Schiaparelli
Christian Dior and Madame Delahaye
Alexander McQueen's witches
Marcelo Burlon the shaman of Milan
The alchemy of Gucci
Coven
Brands featured:
Yves Saint Laurent by Hedi Slimane - Cushnie et Ochs - Gareth Pugh - Ann Demeulemeester - Rick Owens - Comme des Garcons - Preen by Thornton Bregazzi - Luella - Ashish - Clio Peppiatt - Viktor & Rolf
