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"Every Fashion Week, countless designers cite aspects of art as inspiration for their collections. Whichever way the picture is painted, the connection between art and fashion is undeniable. Sportmax's Carte Blanche collection takes that relationship one step further, as clothing becomes the canvas in a series of collaborations between art figures and Italian fashion house MaxMara's best-known contemporary line.\n\n Ambra Medda, the co-founder of Design Miami, heads this year's Carte Blanche collection, which features illustrations by Chinese artist Ying Wu. Medda asked Wu to illustrate the collection after discovering her work at the Salone del Mobile's student exhibition in Milan.\n\n \"Ying's work primarily deals with the fact that the world we live in is constantly changing and that most importantly there will be grave consequences to our planet if we continue to avoid our responsibilities toward the environment,\" Medda said. \"The result is usually a surreal landscape with an unexpected combination of elements from nature and modern technology.\"\n\n The pieces \u2014 ranging from scarves to tees \u2014 reflect on modern issues involving urban spaces, the environment, and digital development. The phrase \"carte blanche\" means blank paper in French and was later coined as a military term representing unconditional surrender. To Sportmax, the title grants the artist ultimate authority in the collaboration.\n\n Given that Wu is from China and Medda grew up around the world, the collection embraces a global viewpoint, certain to appeal to many. However, Sportmax plans to limit the collection to just 1,000 pieces, slated to hit stores early February. Lucky enough to score one? Go ahead, wear your art on your sleeve."^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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