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 designer’s 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.

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Elie Saab S/S 2014 & Sunset

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

Jason Wu S/S 2013 & Starry Night “Silhouettes” by Harry Finde

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

Bottega Veneta S/S 2010 & Stormy Sky

Alexander McQueen S/S 2012 & First Snow Fall In Minnesota, USA

Delpozo S/S 2015 & Frozen Pond

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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

Marchesa F/W 2012 & Red Leaves