How Bauhaus (not the band) influenced David Bowie and Lady Gaga's style


German art school Bauhaus (1919-1933) had a tremendous impact on architecture, graphic design, and, yes, fashion. From Great Big Story:


The minimalist aesthetic has graced the runways of Yves Saint Laurent and Alexander Wang, adorned pop stars like David Bowie and Lady Gaga, and motivated the work of designer Anne Gorke. A native of Bauhaus' birthplace—Weimar, Germany—Gorke pays homage to her upbringing with each stitch.