A visual feast of 400 dazzling images, this is a comprehensive survey of the genre over the last century. The book also offers an overview of the development of fashion, as seen through the eyes of the greatest illustrators of the day. Early in the century fashion illustration reflected new, liberating currents in art and culture, such as the exoticism of the Ballets Russes, while the postwar period saw inspiration from the great Parisian couturiers. After the dominance of the celebrity fashion photographer in the '60s, a new generation of illustrators emerged, embracing the medium of the computer, while many returned to more traditional techniques.
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Cally Blackman is a writer and lecturer with degrees in Fashion Design and History of Art, and an MA in History of Dress from the Courtauld Institute of Art, London. She teaches the Fashion History and Theory course at Central Saint Martins College. Her previous publications include Costume: From 1500 to the Present Day and The '20s and '30s: Flappers and Vamps.
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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I own pretty much all of the fashion illustration books out there- but this one makes for a great gift as well as reference book. The book is loaded with full color images and a lot of interesting rare drawings that I've never seen before from obscure artists. Spans a lot of years too!
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I have the Vogue Illustration book, which I loved. Wasn't expecting this book to be as good. VERY pleasantly surprised. Lots of good illustrations with some real quirky ones I've never seen. Also, some more contemporary illustrators---some of which are quite good. Nice surprise!
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By Erik J. Hoff
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is a great book for any illustrator to have, loaded thick with full color images. The illustrations are done in a wide variety of different styles, hours could be spent considering some of the images. If your interested in drawing people this is a good book to have on your shelf.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
GREAT!
it's pretty nice book
great for illustrator and
good for study
contemporary arts
the book come with pretty nice condition
great for illustrator and
good for study
contemporary arts
the book come with pretty nice condition
Published 16 days ago by Thitapa R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Gorgeous
Fantastic book, smart read and wonderful images! A must for any art library. Viva fashion illustration! Thanks, Cally Blackman. Brava!
Published 2 months ago by Robert Passantino
5.0 out of 5 stars
I abolsutely love this book
For people who love fashion and illustration this book is a delight...I am very happy to have one in my home
Published 2 months ago by Rose Du Preez
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful coffee table and browsing book.
I bought this book for inspiration to draw fashion illustrations myself. It's a gorgeous book. Spans many styles and genre. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Geena
5.0 out of 5 stars
great
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Published 3 months ago by Cristian D. Gomez
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great book for inspiration
I got this book for inspiration and it does just that. The illustrations and photos are very unique and thats just want I was looking for.
Published 11 months ago by Erin
4.0 out of 5 stars
A Feast For The Eyes
I loved this book, it had all my favorite Fashion Illustrator's from David Downton and Rene Gruau . It was well thought out taking you on a journey through fashion illustration... Read more
Published 16 months ago by RosWebbArt
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excelente
Buena calidad del producto, excelente presentación y material impreso, fue recibido en tiempo y forma en Santa Fe/Argentina. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Jorge
3.0 out of 5 stars
Was really excited but found the cover misleading
I was hoping for a lot of pictures of beautiful fashion illustrations. I feel like I got a textbook instead. Read more
Published 21 months ago by A. L. G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
She loved it
Got this for my g-friend during Christmas. She graduated from a major university and studied fashion/design. She loved the book :)
Published 23 months ago by Joseph McKenna
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