Fashion Illustration in Fashion Design

Fashion Drawing in Fashion Design, the fifth book in the Fundamentals of Fashion Design Series, is a comprehensive guide for visual arts and fashion design students. The book offers a wide range of information, from the history of fashion illustration to digital techniques.

One of the most fundamental requirements for becoming a successful fashion designer is strong drawing skills. However, for everyone in the fashion industry, knowing the basic principles of drawing techniques is also very important. In the words of Jean-Charles de Castelbajec: “Drawing is the magical link between inspiration and expression.”

This book comparatively examines traditional and contemporary fashion illustration techniques. The first section covers the anatomy of the fashion figure and the fundamentals of a good fashion drawing. The second section explains the development of drawings, coloring, and mixed techniques. The final section addresses the presentation of fashion illustrations, portfolio creation, and professional presentation formats.

Enriched with examples from the work of students and professional designers, Fashion Drawing is a unique resource for anyone wishing to become proficient in fashion illustration, with its inspiring visuals, clear explanations, and practical content.

Contents:

• Drawing to communicate ideas

• The fashion figure

• Technical drawings

• Coloring and adding dimension

• Presentation formats

• Fashion portfolios

This book, available from YEM Publishing, guides through all stages of fashion drawing.