Art and Fashion
I had the great pleasure of meeting the RETNA himself in person for the first time at his studio right after his collaboration with Louis Vuitton in 2013. RETNA was one of three artists that were chosen to design a series of LV scarves for the “Street Art Collection.” And it just so happened that on that bright sunny day in downtown Los Angeles, I had one of those scarves in my car! He signed it and it now resides framed above a fireplace in my home. It truly is a perfect mix of Art and Fashion! After a tour of the studio, I spied one of my all time favorite pieces of art – a highly polished, chrome airplane wing that was painted with the signature Retna calligraphy. Stunning does not describe the piece where upon viewing for the first time… my body was engulfed in goose bumps and the world stopped – at that moment I became a fan for life. Mr. Lewis was also commissioned in 2011 to paint the tail wing of a VistaJet valued at $60 million US dollars. We personally own several RETNAS, including a surf board that was part of a charity collection and can be seen in the archives here on Fabulous365. Not only is RETNA a great talent… he is an amazing human being. One word describes the Man and his Art…. Fabulous.
Our Ode to RETNA Fashion
Red dress by Lanvin, summer 2015 collection,
Necklace, Gloves & Shoes by PRADA
All my love,
Laura Dunn
LOVE THIS. you look amazing !!!!!!!!!!
Hi Ya’ll!
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Love,
Laura
I haven’t heard of RETNA but I am going to do some research right now!
HELLO NURSE! You are one hot Mamma!
Red is your color Laura…you look FABULOUS.
I totally remember the surfboard and was dying to know more. Thank you for cluing us in.
Those gloves are bling to the max.
What a great and fun location for a fun shoot.
He is BRILLIANT and oh so talented!
Lanvin is iconic! This dress fits you well.
To me, I find it amazing that someone who was possibly was labeled as a “Thug” for doing graffiti now is one of the biggest art and fashion icons. Impressive.
I have been dying to get my hot little hands on one of these scarves but I must have bad timing.
Who better to do a fashion line with than Louis Vuitton?
What do I have to do to get one of these classic scarves?
Of all of your great blogs and topics, I am most intrigued by the Art and Fashion write-ups.
This is not so much my style of art but as an art lover, it is all in the eye of the beholder.
You have a very eclectic taste in artists!
Ever since going to Egypt, I am obsessed with hieroglyphics! What a great expression of art and fashion.
Louis Vuitton is my favorite designer.
There is something about gloves that just adds the right amount of sexy and class!
I can’t get enough of your bib/statement necklaces.
Shows that Louis Vuitton is not only a fashion/accessory designer, it’s a collaboration of art meets fashion!
I tend to lean more to the “Classic” Artists but this is still a very fun style of art.
I love the red dress and the black and white backgrounds.
What a huge honor to get to do your art for Luis Vuitton and VistaJet! That is a sure sign you have “Made it” as an Artist!
I went to the Hallelujah World Tour and fell in love with RETNA!
I just saw the VistaJet art online and now have Goosebumps all from head to toe!
Thank goodness your comment button is back up and running…
I had the opportunity to meet RETNA several years back and wow, talk about humble and talented!
Now I see why Genlux must have you on their team…you bring so much to the table.
Maybe you can get RETNA to paint the plane in the front of the Munchkin building.
I didn’t know RETNA was so close to Mear…Two completely amazing street Artists.
It was interesting reading that although not just anyone can read or understand what he is writing, he says a lot of the writing are things and nicknames his Mom used to call him.
Sometimes what is art to one person may be gibberish to another.
I wish I had such a great talent to make good money doing what I love!!
He knows Gregory Siff too???? How have I not heard of RETNA before if he is close to so many great street artists?
RETNA has more talent in his pinkie than I do in my whole life!
I love your smokey eyes and baby pink lipstick.
This is a true story of being able to never work a day in your life if you can find something you love to do and get paid for it!
He has some art that is just out of this world.
I love his art and style, I just can’t afford to own anything yet!
How do you find out about all these fabulous artists?
I really have to stop supporting starving artist because what I pay for this art, he CAN’T be starving! L~O~V~E~
I remember seeing some of his art many years ago and not having any idea who this man was. Now, he really has made a name for himself and really is an inspiration to all of us Artists out there.
I know Beau is an artist and it would be awesome to see them collaborate on a cool Barbie/RETNA piece.
He really has a unique and amazing vision.
His art is recognizable but understandable only to him…BRAVO!
How fabulous you look! Love the art!