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While this Vogue Korea shoot entitled "Simple is More" by Kim Han Jun, isn't exactly a replica of Magritte's oeuvre (like in Sir Realist), it's clear that his work was the driving force behind its visuals. Magritte's staples are all over this, with the use of clouds, bowler hats, umbrellas and the posing of the scenary.

That the Costume Institute of the Metropolitan Museum of Art will open its exhibit "Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty" next week is a reminder that, at its most masterful, fashion is art. At that level-and perhaps at levels less skilled but no less inspired-it's also often influenced by art.