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Some of the label’s toughest creative decisions involved picking which period and artists to choose from, in a collection that spans over 5,000 years of art. “There was something about the colors and brushstrokes of Van Gogh, the palette of Degas, and the composition of Manet that made them feel incredibly modern, incredibly relevant,” says Snyder of the paintings he chose. Once Snyder landed on a tight selection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist artists, he began thinking about how best to adapt the paintings into articles of clothing. Three Degas paintings, including a portrait (ca. 1867–68) of the artist’s friend and mentor, James Tissot, are reinterpreted together on a Camp Collar shirt. The bold brushstrokes of Van Gogh’s Olive Trees (1889) felt right for a lightweight yet toasty duck down parka; there’s also a puffer vest featuring a detail from the same orchard scene. Similarly, Van Gogh’s Wheat Field with Cypresses (1889) lent itself to a chore coat, “because the chore is based on a French worker’s garment and is the kind of thing you could imagine him wearing,” Snyder explains. Other key Met artworks that inform this collection include Van Gogh’s Self-Portrait with a Straw Hat (1887), a detail of which is featured on a crewneck sweater; Van Gogh’s Irises (1890) on a hoodie; and Edgar Degas’s View of Saint-Valéry-sur-Somme (1896–98) as a chore coat in a moody color story composed of camels, chocolates, and pale browns. “We’re thrilled to collaborate with the iconic menswear designer Todd Snyder, a creative expert in all things style. Each piece in the collection is a celebration of a Met masterpiece that brings art to life through wearable designs for the contemporary customer.” Josh Romm, Head of Global Licensing and Partnerships at The Met. Todd Snyder at Bal Harbour Shops 9700 Collins Ave, Bal Harbour, FL 33154 To learn more visit www.toddsnyder.com IG @toddsnyderny FB Todd Snyder By ML Staff. Images Courtesy of Todd Snyder.