Fashion Icons Art Collectors

Fashion is an art in itself. A mix of the right colors and contours can make a person stick out in the crowd. And it comes as no surprise that many of the world’s top fashion icons also appreciate art.

These designers and fashionistas care about the art on their walls just like they care about the art on their bodies.

Which famous names in the art world are these designers targeting?

Tom Ford

Tom Ford owns his own brand of clothing, and with a net worth of $200 million, he has more than enough money to own precious pieces of art. A former Creative Director for Yves Saint Laurent and Gucci, Ford has turned his sights towards spectacular pieces of art.

He has chosen to acquire pieces from some of the biggest names in the art world, such as:

• Ad Reinhardt
• Ellsworth Kelly
• Andy Warhol
• Alexander Calder

Marc Jacobs

Designer Marc Jacobs was at the helm of the Louis Vuitton empire for over a decade, and he is known as an avid collector of contemporary art. He said that he “got the bug,” and then he started going from gallery to gallery.

He is known for having pieces from:

• John Currins
• Paul McCarthy
• Ed Ruscha
• Richard Prince
• Lisa Yuskavage
• Elizabeth Peyton

Victoria Beckham

David and Victoria Beckham may be one of the world’s most beautiful couples, but they’re also major art collectors. Victoria is known for her love of Tracey Emin, and she is known as a big collector of British Art. The duo are big names in London’s art scene.

Pieces in the Beckham collection include:

• Banksy
• Tracey Emin
• Sam Taylor Wood

Beckham is known for paying Hirst £600,000 for a Daddy’s Girl painting that was fully commissioned by the couple. Avedon and Warhol are also on the Beckham radar.

Tommy Hilfiger

Hilfiger has reinvented his brand multiple times by changing the face of his brand with new ambassadors, including the likes of Britney Spears. Hilfiger’s love for fashion has allowed him to fuel his love for art.

His wealth has allowed him to collect pieces from:

• Keith Haring
• Andy Warhol
• Damien Hirst

His works are housed in his home, and it allows for an eclectic experience for visitors, filled with splashes of color and vibrance.

Karl Lagerfeld

A German legend, Lagerfeld is known for offloading his collection of contemporary art in 1972. But he has still kept a few pieces to himself, including photographic works by Helmut Newton. He has also started to collaborate on art projections, launching a crystal art collection with Orrefors.