The world of fashion often draws heavily upon the natural world to drive its creativity, and is precisely this link that Russian artist Liliya Hudyakova has such a good eye for. Her Fashion & Nature photo series pairs accomplished fashion designers’ dresses and other pieces with the natural views that she imagines might have inspired them. The resulting juxtapositions draw an undeniable link between the clothing we see on the runway (or even wear) and the world that inspired it. Indeed, some of the oldest known pieces of decorative clothing and jewelry imitate or incorporate nature as well. More info: Behance | Tumblr Elie Saab S/S 2014 & Sunset Marchesa F/W 2012 & Red Leaves Bottega Veneta S/S 2010 & Stormy Sky Jason Wu S/S 2013 & Starry Night “Silhouettes” by Harry Finde Gosia Baczynska S/S 2014 & Beautiful Fields Elie Saab S/S 2012 & Tropical Beach Elie Saab F/W 2014/15 & Pink Lake, Australia Yiqing Yin F/W 2012/13 & Sea surface Giambattista Valli F/W 2014/15 & Wisteria Monique Lhuillier S/S 2014 & Fire In The Sky in California by Aydin Palabiyikoglu Carolina Herrera Fall 2015 RTW & Rice Field of Yunnan, China by Isabelle Chauvel Blumarine S/S 2015 & Japanese Cherry Blossoms Elie Saab S/S 2015 & Oceanscape Photography Stephane Rolland S/S 2012 & Valley of the Glaciers – Satellite Image Of Patagonia (Chile) By NASA Delpozo S/S 2015 & Frozen Pond Alexander McQueen S/S 2012 & First Snow Fall In Minnesota, USA Gucci F 2004 & Green Field Comme des Garçons F/W 2013/14 & Autumn Leaves Christian Siriano S/S 2013 & Sandy Beach Alexander McQueen S/S 2010 & Autumn Leaves Aquilano Rimondi S/S 2012 & Ocean Waves Emilio Pucci F/W 2011 & Rainy Mountains The Blonds F/W 2012 & Mountains Jean Louis Sabaji S/S 2013 & Clouds Blanka Matragi S/S 2012 & Ocean