Optical Reflection

Top René Magritte, La Reproduction Interdit (1937)
Bottom Rokeby Venus, René Magritte (1651)

Images of imaginary vanity. I am wondering: How is the phenomenon called depicting a mirror image that is seemingly endlessly multiplied in itself? Who knows the technical term and can name examples of its appearance in popular culture?
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Medusa: Prequel

1. Versace campaign, 1990s
2. Head of Medusa, Peter Paul Rubens 1618

The Medusa head as an iconographic legend of both ancient and modern history. A supernatural, crude and mesmerizing symbol associated with immortal myth and contemporary consumerism.
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Moonstruck

1. Neil Armstrong, 1969
2. Scott Listfield
3. Unknown
4. Thom Browne Spring/Summer 2011
5. GFAJ-1 bacteria

Alien microorganisms that constitute themselves of arsenic. I've always been fascinated by two things: dinosaurs and the space. Consequently I am thrilled by the latest NASA discovery. Another indicator for the fact that Alien Fashion might be outermost relevant very soon.
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Momentary

Marjan Pejoski Fall/Winter 2001

It actually is a piece of fashion history. And I never understood the drama about this wounderful swan dress once worn by Björk. Only the ostrich variation was quite questionable. But aren't fashion sins an existential part of establishing aesthetics?
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Rippchen mit Kraut

Marios Schwab, Prada & Christopher Kane Fall/Winter 2010

The dirndl has seemingly emancipated itself from the archaic heritage. Adapted and transformed into concepts of high-fashion. As German sausage myself, this tendency is highly appreciated, although I am still hoping for a comeback of the lederhosen.
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