July 2010
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A short visit at Maria Lucia Hohan 's Atelier
Enjoy some pictures with some delicate dresses of talented fashion designer Maria Lucia Hohan.
I hope you like them as much as I did.
Photos taken by Alix Bancourt at Maria Lucia Hohan ’s Atelier
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Fashion Illustration by Garance Dore
“My mother, who knew the peak of the feminist movement, always thought for an accomplished life, the most essential thing was independence. Don’t depend on anyone, she’d say to me, that’s freedom. And freedom, that’s the start of happiness. Simple as that.”
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Natsumi Zama - Fashion Designer
We posted a new interview on secretweapons.fashionarium.com with fashion designer Natsumi Zama. REad what she use to get her designs done.
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Joel Woodard - The Story Behind a Rustic Chic...
After I saw Joel Woodard, I thought he’s a professional fashion illustrator but on a quickly research I’ve found out that he’s an interior designer. Wow!
I really appreciate Joel for keeping alive his passion for fashion and I invited him to write a guest post about the story behind one of his artwork:
Enjoy!
Fashion Illustration by Joel Woodard
” I’ve...
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Fashion Illustration Exposed Reviewed
The Fashion Illustration Exposed Book has been received wonderfully by passionates but also by fashion illustrators from all around the world.
Here are some of their thoughts about the book:
“Reading this inspired me to try new techniques and keep pushing my art. I think students will really appreciate that featured illustrators such as Jennifer Lilya, who does this full time for a living,...
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Karim Rashid about Contemporary Design
Since I’ve read his book - Design Yourself, I feel that Karim Rashid is one of those talented and creative people that inspire me everyday.
His creativity and his philosophies center on quality over quantity simply amazes me. I can say that he inspired my life to shine in vibrant colors.
Enjoy an interview with him on contemporary design.
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"Secret Weapons" from Fashion Creatives
Photo source: Fashion Illustrator Robert Tirado
We often hear about amazing fashion creatives and gorgeous artwork but rarely about the magic tools that they use to get their job done. Do they use something specific or they have one trick-of-the-trade that any fashion creative should know or could benefit from?
On Secret Weapons fashion creatives from all over the world open their big bags...
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It's like a concert tour but with sketchbooks
Thousands of sketchbooks will be exhibited at galleries and museums as they make their way on tour across the country.
After the tour, all sketchbooks will enter into the permanent collection of The Brooklyn Art Library, where they will be barcoded and available for the public to view.
Anyone - from anywhere in the world - can be a part of the project. A sketchbook is a place to put your heart and...
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Exploring Art
Inspired by Igor Artexte’s photography and by Geisha I created this illustration.
I think I’m gonna add more effects and explore more versions of it.
I’ll post soon new versions.
Photo copyright: Igor Artexte
Fashion illustration: Iulia Stanescu
Mediums used: Adobe Illustrator, Ink Brushes and some Wacom Tablet touches
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Anthousa - The Flower Nymph
After I saw Anthousha, I have been inspired by its artlessness, unique color contrasts and shadows. This is why I was curious to find out more about the inspiration behind this absolutely lovely fashion illustration.
The legend say that Nymphs are not immortal. They just live for a very long time. I really believe that this beautiful fashion illustration created by talented Moie...
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Jersey Tank Top with beading by Fabiana Pigna, Cotton Twill hip enhancer skirt by Fabiana Pigna and two little corns serving as shoulder pads! my model is very tiny…
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Joel Woodard Playing with Color and Abstraction
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Leigh Viner 's thoughts on Fashion Illustration
Today I added a new perspective in the Fashion Illustration vs Fashion Design Sketch category, this time from one of the most talented fashion illustrator.
So, be inspired by Leigh Viner’ s thoughts on fashion illustration and in the same time enjoy one of her beautiful artwork:
Fashion Illustration by Leigh Viner
“I suppose it all depends on the individuals perception but I...
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Sometimes You Have to Dream Outside Your World . ....
Even if he’s an interior designer with feet in both urbane Manhattan and rural New Jersey, Joel Woodard has an inspiring blog about how both the rustic and the chic can live happily together, where I found this beautiful ”Runway Bride”…
I love so much his inspiration behind this beautiful fashion illustration:
Sometimes it helps to dream of other worlds, to let your...
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Get some inspiration from the Lanvin Resort 2010 collection
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Win one of the 10 "Fashion Illustration Exposed"...
Ready to play?
I invite you to participate in a lovely competition. It starts today (July 13th, 2010) and it will last for 10 days (July 20th, 2010)
How can you participate? Write a tweet on twitter: “I just entered a competition to win a Fashion Illustration Exposed eBook. Just follow @fashionarium and RT to join”.
How to win?
At the end of each day we will be randomly picking a...
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Fashion Illustration by Genya Yodko
Fashion Design by Betty Jackson SS 2010
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WatchThis is just a really short preview of the book “Fashion Illustration Exposed”, the full version has so much more to offer!
Buy the full version and treat yourself with a fresh mix of fashion illustration techniques that will energize and inspire you to be creative!
I have 20 discount codes 14 discount codes of 10 $ for the ebook version. It’s price is $25 and by using this code...
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In love with this fashion illustration print created by Leigh Viner.
Pencil, pen & watercolor illustrations with added digital coloring.
Printed on archival Kodak professional ENDURA paper. Standard Size- 8x12” (20x30 cm) Lustre finish
For details about this print and for more illustrations visit Leigh ‘s etsy shop For inspiration behind some of Leigh Viner’s...
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Fashion and Art Expression
From time to time I love to explore oldest pictures from magazines. I always find them very inspiring and creative.
So, hunting through “vintage” stuff I found this fabulous fashion pictorial from Vogue US March 06.
Enjoy!
EDITORIAL: Strokes of Genius MAGAZINE: Vogue US March 06 MODEL: Sasha Pivovarova, Caroline Trentini, Lily Donaldson, Snejana Onopka ...
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Fashion Illustration Exposed is here
I am delighted to share with you “Fashion Illustration Exposed”, a book that I created together with some of the most talented fashion illustrators.
If you’re tired of trying to find useful resources to shape your fashion illustration style, check out this fresh mix of fashion illustration techniques. It will energize and expand your creativity.
How this book will help you?
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Fashion Books For Inspiration
Photo source: Absolutely Fabulous Fair - summer edition