This lavishly illustrated and beautifully designed book celebrates the colorful lives and dazzling work of the great twentieth-century fashion illustrators, as chosen by one of today's leading fashion artists, David Downton. The book concludes with a portfolio of David Downton's own work, featuring drawings of the Paris haute couture shows and portraits of contemporary icons such as Dita Von Teese and Linda Evangelista. Many of the stunning images in Masters of Fashion Illustration have not been seen since they were first published.

The Masters of Fashion Illustration recreates some of the most iconic fashion magazine cover illustrations as a gorgeous new coloring book for adults. The book features 5 of the most prolific fashion artists of the art deco and art nouveau periods: Helen Dryden, Erte, George Wolfe Plank, Frank Leyendecker, and George Barbier. These artists appeared on the covers of the most popular fashion magazines of all time; magazines still being published today. Take a trip to the golden age of fashion illustration, before photography permanently took its place. Hand-drawn and lovingly reproduced by best-selling coloring book artist Wendy Piersall, these 30 highly detailed illustrations are true to the original works while being adapted specifically to be an absolute joy to color."

Fashion illustration is and always has been about far more than pretty drawings of pretty dresses. This lavish celebration of today’s leading artists in the field showcases the timeless craft and amazing diversity that characterize the genre. From David Downton to Cecilia Carlstedt and from Jason Brooks to Jordi Labanda, 28 masters of fashion illustration from across the world are featured, one by one, in a grand tour of the best work currently produced. While some illustrators create daringly bold graphics, others prefer delicate watercolours and ink drawings. Throughout the volume, both hi-tech multimedia effects and traditional drawing skills are given pride of place, with many of the artists using a mixture of techniques. Lively commentary accompanies the images, while interviews with each illustrator provide further insight into their influences and methods. A source of inspiration for aspiring illustrators, designers and advertising creatives, this gorgeous volume will also catch the eye of fashion lovers and all those who have an interest in contemporary figurative art and visual communication.

Illustrators and industry personalities share their fashion sketching methods and influences and provide guidance on such techniques as using watercolor versus pencil, drawing silhouettes, and infusing attitude in sketches.

"Portraits of the most famous 'masters of the catwalk', in a fascinating journey among the mythical figures of haute couturee and prêt-à-porter, from their origins to the present day ... The books reviews all the major designers since the beginning of the 20th century"--Publisher's description.

Italian fashion has long been revered for its craftsmanship and luxury, but also for its iconic status in the fashion world. Floral brocades, leopard print and show-stopping red dresses – the masters of Italian fashion know how to make a statement. In Iconic: The masters of Italian fashion, internationally renowned fashion illustrator Megan Hess explores ten of the best known and most loved Italian designers: Versace, Dolce & Gabbana, Fendi, Valentino, Pucci, Prada, Miu Miu, Missoni, Gucci and Armani. Megan takes readers on an unforgettable journey beneath the seams of each designer, learning about their history and significance to Italian – and global – fashion culture. Filled with Megan's stunning illustrations of some of the most well-known and fabulous outfits, from suits to swimwear to haute couture gowns, Iconic is a truly unique celebration of one of the world's most important fashion destinations.