Stella McCartney and Peter Blake: Nothing But Blue Skies…
More than 40 years ago Peter Blake, the British Pop Art icon, designed the album cover for The Beatles “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band”. Today, you can wear one of his works of art thanks to a collaboration with Beatle offspring Stella McCartney. According to The Moment, Blake’s clouds were inspired by the great landscape painter John Constable. McCartney’s collection includes a cloud covered dress, blouse, T-shirt, tote bag and espadrilles.
Apparently, the McCartney’s and Blake do well together. The album art for “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” is probably one of the most iconic album covers of all time (in my very humble opinion), and I’m seriously coveting this espadrilles. Who doesn’t want to walk on clouds?
Want to learn more about the man behind the print? Check out Peter Blake: About Collage, this catalogue opens with an interview in which he discusses his use of collage, his influences, and his many collaborations with musicians, writers and performers. It goes on to showcase a collection of work that tests the boundaries of collage and collecting.
Posted on June 30th, 2009 by zuri




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