German / Spanish based Silja Goetz works freelance for some of the biggest names in the industry from Nike, Vogue, Cosmo, to The New York Times, amongst others. She illustrates portraits, creates beautiful collages and product integration into her more imaginative personal work.
London-based, Greek illustrator Christina koutsospyrou is known for her contemporary, distinctive and progressive style. Her illustrations have appeared in magazines like Vogue, Elle, Neo2, Tokion amongst others, as well as fashion houses ( Levi’s, La Perla…), TV and record labels…
Other than her work, little is written on the web about the young and talented, Russian illustrator Alena Lavdovskaya. In her portfolio you can see a range of styles all of which are achieved through a very confident hand. She has illustrated for Glamour and Elle as well as for Kate Moss’s collection at Topshop.
Leigh Viner paints, draws, photographs and does make-up. Her versatile skills definitely define her gorgeous fashion illustration style.
I randomly came across Anna Higgie’s illustrations looking at an older issue of Dazed and I really liked her detailed drawings. Without any help of computers, its nice to see that there is still some talented handy illustrators.
The Madrileña artist Carmen Garcia Huerta has two really distinct styles of illustrations and its really interesting to see the difference between her clean airbrush style compare to her rough and artsy style (below), I personally really like both, but I’m sure some of you have a preference. Which one do you prefer?
Recently graduated Romanian Illustrator Elena Sofia Tinis’s bold illustrative style is one to remember. Elongated everything is one of her recognizable trademarks, and something I am a sucker for in fashion illustration. The young illustrator is making her way to NY in a matter of weeks to pursue her career as an illustrator and her [...]
Conny Droher used to be a fashion designer who recently returned to doing what she loves most, creating fantastic illustrations that combine photography in their final composition.
“She loves to draw, and she draws what she loves.” Chicago based artist Brett Manning‘s ink drawings combine textures and patterns, creating these beautiful and sometimes surreal characters.
UK based illustrator Francesca Wadell has a perfect style for trend illustrations & mood boards . Her style is to combine old sschool ink with photoshop. I love how she draws perfume bottles like the one she did for the newly launched Vogue Turkey (see below).
If you ask me, what is a French Style illustration, I would tell you that the work of Carine Brancowitz is close to the perfect example. I don’t know if its her colors, her characters or their styles, but for me its really French and oh so stylish! Love it!
I really like Alec Strang’s Fashion Illustrations. They remind me a bit of Laura Laine‘s work but with a more artsy/darker style. Recent graduate from The London College of Communication, Strang has just collaborated with fashion ‘Knitwear’ designer Derek Lawlor for his AW 2010 showcase at London Fashion Week. Be sure to check his Showreel [...]