Abstract is relative to the concept of concrete. It is a common concept extracted from a variety of things, and then integrated into a new concept that forming the concept of abstract. In order to learn more about abstract art, I found a book call Abstract Expressionism in the WSA Library. This book introduces many paintings, sculptures, works on paper and photography of different artists.

David Anfam, Susan Davidson (2016) Abstract Expressionism, London: Royal Academy of Arts

One of the painting called Jackson Pollock by William S. Lieberman which makes me think of Tim Coppens Fall/Winter 2013, inspired by a painting of Anne-Lise Coste called Spray-painted acrylics. Abstract painting is a way for artists to express emotions with their brushes which has strong subjectivity and perceptual color, and this is the costume designers need.

Jackson Pollock, Number 7, 1952, 1952, enamel and oil on canvas, 53 x 40 inches. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Purchase, Emilio Azcarraga Gift, in honor of William S. Lieberman, 1987.

Ayyy, Which fashion design works are inspired by classic paintings, Available from: https://www.zhihu.com/question/29697750 [Accessed 15 June 2015]

And then I found an article about Abstract Art in The Form of Costumes which wrote by Anomalyville. He explained the ways to express through art, dressing for expression and also showed the ways to show true colors. I agree one sentence of this article ‘Each day when you wake up and put on your clothes, you are expressing a part of your personality.’

Anomalyville, Abstract Art in The Form of Costumes, Available from: http://www.anomalyville.com/abstract-art-in-the-form-of-costumes/ [Accessed 24 August]

As we can see, the existence of various artistic ideas in abstract painting is an important role in promoting the development of fashion design, which promotes the innovation of design concept, design inspiration and design direction in modern fashion design.