Jeremy Scott never shies away from a reference. His Pre-Fall womenswear collection for Moschino was filled with the work of Carlo Mollino, the Italian architect and photographer whose Polaroids made their way onto Scott’s dresses and overcoats. Wearable art can make for exciting fashion, and on the back of Frances Bean Cobain, Scott’s unique creations came to life. Stepping out last night at the Daily Front Row’s Fashion Awards in Los Angeles, Cobain wore a series of pieces that highlighted Mollino’s oeuvre. Both her olive trench and gauzy transparent dress were covered in the artist’s erotic portraits, and Cobain brought images that were hidden during the Mollino’s lifetime (his Polaroids were released only after his death in 1973) into the most visible place imaginable: the red carpet.
An accomplished visual artist herself, Cobain brought a personal touch to the look. Taking to Instagram post-event to congratulate Scott on his big win of the night, she termed it the “psychedelic sea witch meets fräulein Maria ensemble,” aptly summing up the outfit’s appeal. With her bright pink waves, fish bone necklace, and glossy high boots, she wore each piece with rebellious flair—exactly the way Scott intended.
