Fashion illustrations are such things of beauty and inspiration and really just so bloody cool. We've put together a group of our favorite illustrators of all things fashion-y and lovely - whether capturing model moments or creating something rather coincidentally stylish and silly. I love, love, love all of their creations and say a HUGE thank you to them for sharing their work (and selling it so we can put it up on our walls)!!
Danny Roberts, Igor and Andre
A handsome young gentleman with a background in photography and fashion design, Roberts' ink, pencil and watercolor designs are always so rich in color and movement. Everything is slightly dreamy yet totally alive. Though most of his muses are mannequins like Lily Cole and Gemma Ward, he has also created a Blogger Series with the likes of Jane, Betty, Pandora and even Perez Hilton. His designs are truly some of my favorites (can't wait for the print I ordered to arrive!). To purchase, visit his Etsy store. For really interesting, beautifully made videos showing the artist at work and additional images of his illustrations, visit Danny's blog.
Erin Wasson, $25 (available at kjsdesign's shop on Etsy).Australian illustrator, Kelly Smith, takes her inspiration from models and particular collections (Nina Ricci, Stella McCartney, Cavalli). Rendered in pencil and watercolor, her creations are soft and dreamy, her color palette made up of graphite and subdued pinks, purples, peaches and other pastel and earthy shades. I most of all adore the image above of Erin Wasson and this illustration pulled from Zac Posen's spring line. All available for purchase in her Etsy store.
Caitlin Shearer, Pepperminte
Unlike Kelly's and Danny's works, Caitlin Shearer's watercolor and gouache paintings are less fashion illustration and more illustrations that happen to be very fashionable. I love the buckle shoes and prim dresses - complete with peter pan collars and sashes - which sometimes give way to more retro-inspired gowns and boudoir appropriate pinnings. Sometimes her women are strong goddesses and others a bit more morose, but all have a quiet cool and sort of tongue-in-cheek aesthetic. And I must mention how insanely affordable her prints are. Buy 20! All available on Etsy - also, check out her blog here.
Sarah Hankinson
Miss Hankinson, like Kelly Smith, is an Aussie-based illustrator, this time located in Melbourne. Her style is slightly deconstructed and stays mainly in black and white, with small punches of color. Some even have a soft, almost airbrushed effect. Her backgrounds remain uncolored, though sometimes hints of settings appear, in the form of sketches or even the odd deer or Eiffel Tower. In addition to the image above, I'm also crrrrazy about this one. Visit her Etsy store to purchase her illustrations and be sure to check to her website to view more and learn more about the artist.
Andrea Kett
Finally we have Andrea Kett, based in Manchester in the UK. Her illustrations don't highlight your Liyas and Chanels and Natalias. Rather, they are sinister and stylish and capture a sort of Victorian meets 1950s vibe - think bustles and bright pink portable radios. Their titles are best of all: "Glamorously Unwell Zombie," "Hot Hair Balloon," "Saucy by Sea" and "Afternoon Tease" are favorites. Each piece is highly detailed, highly humorous and all wild fantasy - a dress made of cake, a Marie Antoinette-esque lighthouse en coiffe...it's a whole other world, one which I would love to click my heels and all of a sudden find myself in. Buy her fantastic works here and visit her website by clicking here.
Oh, Etsy, we are so haaaaappy you exist!
2 comments:
amazing blog :)
followed you on twitter xo!
Thanks so much!! xo
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