On Saturday, the Art Institute of Chicago unveiled its newest exhibition, Onchi Koshiro: The Abstract Prints. Koshiro was a leader in sosaku hanga, a printmaking movement that brought Japan international acclaim after World War II. Decades later, his abstract designs continue to feel relevant—the artistic prints seen on Chanel’s and Celine’s S/S 2014 runways bear a striking resemblance to Koshiro’s work. And thanks to designers such as MSGM and Rachel Comey, who featured similar aesthetics in their 2014 F/W shows, the vibrant trend doesn’t seem to show any signs of fading.
Below, we’ve put together an outfit inspired by Koshiro’s seminal prints.
The abstracted print of this skirt mimics brushstrokes, making it the natural focal point of the outfit. It’s framed by neutral yet strong pieces, including a sheer summer sweater and cutout loafers. The eye on the heel of the shoe and the skeletal ring introduce a surrealism that feels at home with the skirt’s modern print.