Tuesday, December 16, 2008

Inspiration for a Fashion Illustrator


The relationship of muse and artist. What draws the artist to the muse is a fascination and inspirations. The artist may also see something in that muse that they need for the survival of their soul. Most of these relationships are derived because both need each other, both are damaged in some way, or both share something indescribable.
Erin O'Connor is the David Downton's muse. The attraction that led him to her was aesthetic. Her features fascinated him and encouraged him to draw her. After the ongoing fascination and worship from afar, they have come to have a close friendship, a friendship that has brought beauty and creation into the world through David Downton's illustrations of Erin.


Audrey Hepburn and Hubert de Givenchy


"She was capable of enhancing all my creations. And often ideas would come to me when I had her on my mind."-Givenchy

Richard Avedon and muse Suzy Parker

"Models are not just coat hangers..." Richard Avedon

Yves Saint Laurent and muse Loulou de la Falaise





Edie and Andy



Halston and Bianca Jagger




Karl Lagerfeld and muse Ines de la Fressange


Saturday, November 1, 2008

Bows

Bows showed up to add the final details across waistlines and necks., The very definition of romantic and femanine

Cut it out

Peek-a-boo style cut outs in the fabric give edginess to pants, tops or dresses.

Darling Necklines



The sweetheart shaped neckline appeared in many collections this spring either bare or behind see-through necks


Extravagant Embellishments

Shield your eyes from these garments as the come down the runway. The fabulous embellishments and beading sparkled through and will make this spring a bright one

Flirtatious waves

Don't get seasick from seeing these waves of fabric. They were make even extra special by Phillip Lim by running them vertically

Gaudy necklaces

These heavy accessories added the right amount of touch to the more simplistic dresses.

Headgear

No one wears hats anymore, well except for guys and baseball players. With the return of headbands, it was only natural to expand coiffure style by adding hats and laces and decorations.

Irresistable two button jackets

2 will do. Your jackets and dresses won't looked cluttered with too many buttons or accessories with this minimalist trend.

Jumpsuits

All you need is the jumpsuit this spring. There is no worry of what to wear with a simple jumpsuit that you can take from day to night

Kaleidescopes

Every color of the spectrum was represented in this shining display. Fabrics were metallic and printed adding more excitment to simple silhouettes.

Luxurious Layers

MJ jackets

MJ for Micheal Jackson or for military jackets, either way they are a quick way to add fun to everyday jeans and t-shirts.

Never believe it

Amazing innovations in textiles make you wonder how they got these textures into the fabric. The fabric has such character it makes you wonder how it is made.

On expedition

If you are planning to dig around for ancient Egyptian tombs, these pieces will ensure you look fabulous while doing it with easy to match neutrals and relaxed fit trousers

Plumes

Just the right amount of feathers in just the right places help you look elegant and chic not tacky

Quirky applique

Ravishing Cocktail Dresses

Beautifully constructed and ever so elegant these cocktail dresses will ensure all eyes on you wherever you go.

Seams like...

Designers are no longer hiding their seams. To add more detail and excitement, seams have shown up prominently on the outside of garments.

Tiled

The pattern on these dresses resemble very much the tile floor in your bathroom or kitchen.

Unrestrained heels

These shoes are a work of art. Shoes are what make the outfit and these heels will have no problem doing that.

Voluminous sleeves

Done classically and elegantly, voluminous sleeves will add a whimsical and airy feel to our wardrobes.

WWI gear

Jodhpurs are great wat can I say

Xray vision

For the brave fashionistas only. When done right sheer fabrics can make you look fashionable not get you arrested for indecent exposure.