Elsa Schiaparelli’s trompe-l’œil knitwear is not only what initially brought her attention, but is also credited as the first instance of its use in fashion.
Hermès’ 1952 collection of hand painted dresses, shot by Gordon Parks.
Ruben Torres takes trompe-l’œil to another level by eliminating the garment altogether.
A 1975 ad for Roberta di Camerino whose bags and clothing often featured trompe-l’œil buckles and flaps.
Anne Marie Beretta's Fall / Winter 1984-85 collection featured various sequin-embellished trompe-l’œil pieces depicting nude bodies.
A 1994 JC de Castelbajac linen sailor’s suit illusion dress.
Jean Paul Gaultier’s Spring / Summer 1996 “Pin Up Boys” collection, famously worn by Robin Williams.
Daryl Hannah wears Moschino Fall / Winter 2001 in “Kill Bill: Volume 1”, 2003.
Maison Martin Margiela’s 20th anniversary Spring / Summer 2009 collection.