This week’s Fashion Inspired by Art post brings you three outfits influenced by Piet Mondrian, one of the principal members of the Neoplasticism art movement.

Mondrian’s combination of white backgrounds, grids of black lines, and the three primary colors has inspired the world of aesthetics for years. As many know, this artist’s work has influenced design in a multitude of fields, ranging from fashion, to home decor, and even baked goods.

Hendrike’s “Grid in Piet Mondrian Style” (2007) via Wikimedia Commons

Read on to learn more about this momentous artist, and to see how you can add Mondrian style to your wardrobe.

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About Piet Mondrian

Piet Mondrian, born in the Netherlands in 1872, was a Dutch painter, theorist, and key contributor of the De Stijl art movement founded by Theo van Doesburg. Also known as Neoplasticism, De Stijl (Dutch for “The Style”) addresses a range of pieces from 1917 to 1931.

Mondrian, noted for his use of the fundamental elements of color and line, is regarded as a key figure of modern art. His pieces were a major inspiration for Yves Saint Laurent back in the 1960s, leading to the creation of Laurent’s famous “Mondrian Dresses”.

It’s no surprise that Mondrian’s style continues to inspire the fashion realm. Garments incorporating his colorblocking techniques prove to be equally elegant and forward in their tribute to the artist’s modern approach. The color blocking strategy is not new to the fashion industry, but due to its flexibility, the looks you can achieve with it are endless! Included below are three outfits that acknowledge Mondrian’s manner.

Outfits Inspired by Piet Mondrian

Proper and Picturesque

Bag, Dress, Shoes, Earring Set