Designer Recreates Nuns’ Headdresses for Art Show

Designer Recreates Nuns’ Headdresses for Art Show

Source: Vogue

Summary

Designer [Name] has created a series of traditional “cornettes” worn by Dominican nuns to accompany a landmark show of Gwen John’s work. The cornettes are part of a larger collection that explores the intersection of art and fashion. The show will feature [number] of John’s works, including [specific pieces]. According to the designer, the collection is meant to “pay homage to the artist’s fascination with the spiritual and the everyday.”


Our Reading

The look feels familiar. We’ve seen variations of the cornette in runway shows and editorial spreads before. The trend returns with a new name: “nun chic.” The collection enters the cycle of reviving and reinterpreting historical silhouettes. The designer’s take on the cornette recalls the work of [similar designer or brand]. The cornette’s revival is just in time for the next wave of ” monastic chic”.


Author: Evan Null