May 2010
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Jalouse N°126
In the newest issue of Jalouse there is a 7 page special on SS2010 trends, each deserving a scrapbook page by Laetitia Hotte(isn’t she a photographer?) with a complimentary illustration.
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What's it like studying at London College of...
Maybe for you’ve What’s it like studying at London College of Fashion?
Current student Kelissi describes her experience at LCF. I love it when students share their experiences with such enthusiasm and passion!! Read more about BA (Hons) Fashion Illustration
Also enjoy an interview with Course Director Claire Swift who outlines her course BA (Hons) Fashion Design...
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Music for inspiration - Adiemus by Enya
Ballet simply inspires me through each aspect of it, visual, dance, music, poses. I’m in love with exploring ballet. It inspires me to capture the grace and beauty of a ballerina into fashion illustrations.
Take inspiration from ballerinas and enjoy this song : Adiemus by Enya (composed by Karl Jenkins). Dance performed by Anastasia Volochkova.
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The art of fashion photography
I couldn’t resist not to share with you this fashion photo by Diana Gali
Very creative and very, very inspiring to illustrate this photo!
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Project Diversities - By The Illustrators
Dear friend,
I wanted to share with you and in the same time to congrats two of my favorites fashion illustrators Leigh Viner ( whose interview you’ve read here ) and Sandra Suy ( whose interview you’ve read here ) for the completed online exhibition worked on for Off The Rakk. Just watch the videos to view their work along with all of the other amazing illustrators involved. Here...
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Colour is light. Without light there is no life
A colorful world is a world of meaning because people have always used color as symbols. Here you can read about the importance of colors in our life.
Wearing color is part of the human experience. So, Express yourself. Here’s your palette:
Click the image to zoom it
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Fashion Inspired by Female Cartoon Character
Beautiful editorial from the 2nd issue of TUSH magazine, inspired by female cartoon characters. Photograph by Armin Morbach, styled by Katrin Gerhardy (Ballsaal), Make up by Phyllis Cohen (ballsaal) with model: Karolin Wolter (Ford, Tess, Women, Elite).
See more photos on TUSH magazine
Enjoy and be inspired!
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Music for inspiration - Sade * The moon and the...
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By Fashion Illustrator Christina koutsospyrou
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Music that inspires to be creative - Keane Bed...
Music Inspiration recommended by Brianna , currently studying at Otis College of Art and Design
“Bedshaped by Keane always inspires me, anything by Keane usually works but this song especially.”
Dear friend, I really hope to enjoy it and I’d love to hear from you what are your favorites songs that keeps you creative in this fashion industry.
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Fashion Design by Abaete, illustrated by Le Parapluie
Love this fashion silhouette! It simply flows naturally…
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Contemporary Fashion Illustration Techniques by...
The primary skill needed by anyone who works in fashion is the ability to convey—to clients and the general public alike—images of the designs. The impression given to the viewer depends on whether the fashion design drawings are good.
Contemporary Fashion Illustration Techniques teached me in easy steps how to learn the basics of fashion illustration, the latest trends such as vivid images,...
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Got nothing to wear? Re-invent!
Are you tired of your clothes? Yeah, right! Don’t worry.. You can reinvent your wardrobe. Lara Beard, editor at greenmystyle shows there five ways to see beyond our drab clothes and accessories to reinvent our look, minimum spending required.
Lara writes:
I think we can all confess to expecting miracles from our wardrobe. We all feel the frisson of hope that we’ll find something...
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Digital Fashion illustration by Iulia Stanescu
Mixed media - Here you can read a tutorial on how to create this effect
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Be inspired by Stella McCartney
Interview by Suzy Menkes for the International Herald Tribune, March 2009
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Music that inspires to be creative - Regina...
Music inspiration from andiebordallo Aspiring designer slash illustrator. Taking up Fashion Design Classes at the Fashion Institute of the Philippines
Thanks for sharing!
Dear friend, I really hope to enjoy it and I’d love to hear from you what are your favorites songs that keeps you creative in this fashion industry.
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Fashion illustrations by Irena Vučinić
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Interested in working in the Fashion Industry? →
If you ever wondered or considered working for the fashion industry, then you probably know this website already.
However for the ones that never got a chance to take a glance at this website go take a look at it!
The internships offered on the listing are not just “Fashion Design” internships.There are internships for design, production, marketing, PR, administration and sometimes...
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Music for inspiration
Loving this song …
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Get an insight at the design process | ROBERT...
While traveling online to search for some NY designers I found the following interview with menswear fashion designer Robert Geller that has caught my attention.
For those who don’t know, Robert Geller is a German-born American Fashion Designer.
He graduated with a degree in fashion design at Rhode Island School of Design in 2001 and moved to New York to join Marc Jacobs shortly...
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by Justin Maller - Art Director and Illustrator from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
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What music inspires you to be creative?
The effect of music on one’s mind is fantastic. Music can inspire you just as easily as a picture. Music creates a mood and is closely tied with using emotions in art.
When you are searching for ideas for your next piece, put on some music that you like that is appropriate for getting in the right frame of mind.
I always need to have music playing when I am drawing. So, I’ll...
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Drawing Tools and Materials to Design Watercolor...
I am exciting to share with you a selection of drawing tools and materials from a wide variety available.
Among all of them the most basic and reliable for fashion design drawing is watercolor. Normally all you need is paper, pencils, and watercolors, but you can optimize the result of your work by combining your favorite tools and materials to ensure quick and consistent quality. The result is...
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by Manolo Blanik
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Isaac Mizrahi about Fashion & Creativity
Source: Sneak Peak at Isaac Mizrahi Liz Claiborne Collection
Today I found this truly inspirational video with fashion designer Isaac Mizrahi talking about fashion, passion, creativity and about million other things.
Watch this video to find out more about what keeps him creative and passionate about everything. Inside this talk are real clues to living a happy, creative life, from a man...
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Fashion drawing by Katrina Conquista
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Interview with Sofia ElenaTinis - "Fashion...
Noting is more important to one ‘s personal evolution than the ability of searching for an upper level, for a great idea, and when find it, to go for it and recognize it’s value. This may be the secret of following your passion with a great deal of ambition…
Romanian fashion illustrator Elena Sofia Tinis, is one of those passionate people. She has recently moved to New York,...
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Is Fashion Design For You?
This article was originally published on Fashion Design Schools. As I know some Design Your Fashion readers don’t really frequent Fashion Design Schools, I thought it might be a good idea to republish it here as well. Enjoy!
By James Fowler Chair, Fashion Design The International Academy of Design, Toronto
I want to be a fashion designer. How do I get started? What should I know and...
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Design Your Fashion|Fashionarium
ABOUT Julia Stanescu:
I love, I live and I breath all aspects of Beauty, Fashion & Fashion Illustration. This is the reason that I decided to follow up my biggest passion for fashion.
I ’ve learned to draw alone, without attending any university courses, using only information from the internet, books, and from other fashion illustrators experiences that inspired me a lot through...
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The Sketchbook Project
A sketchbook is a place to put your heart and soul…
Everyone knows how precious a sketchbook of a fashion designer/illustrator is. You carry it with you everywhere, spending months working on it. It becomes a part of you. The sketchbook project started an inspiring competition.
It’s like a concert tour but with sketchbooks.
Personalize your sketchbook with your artwork....
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Vivienne Westwood by Paperfashion
Fashion illustration by Paperfashion
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Birdy & Me by Kelly Smith →
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One Last Hissy Fit with Fashion Designer Lisa...
I found an awesome and useful interview with SAIC ( School of Art Institute of Chicago ) fashion designer Lisa Rigney, interview taken by thecomedyofera.
I couldn’t resist not to share with you some points that kept my attention:
Lisa Rigney is a third year, which means the project for the May 7th fashion show is three looks. For those of you who aren’t familiar with fashion...
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Inside Coco Chanel's Private Apartment
COCO - Gabrielle Chanel (1883–1971) was born out of wedlock in the French town of Saumur in the Loire Valley on 19 August 1883 to Albert Chanel, an itinerant salesman, and Jeanne Devolle.
Be inspired by a truly amazing video inside Coco Chanel’s Private Apartment: