The Fashion Bloggers

Henri Matisse is a giant of modern art. The landmark exhibition, opening at Tate Modern on 17 April, explores the final chapter in his career in which he began ‘carving into colour’ and his spectacular cut-outs were born. In his final years, confined to his bed through ill-health, he created vibrant, joyful pieces with a staggering freedom of expression. Meanwhile, in the interim before the show British designers at London Fashion Week have been collaborating with artists or using painterly prints on everything from scarves to full on coats.  Below:   Burberry, Burberry, Mother of Pearl and Issa.