Masters of Fashion Illustration
David Downton
Hardback

Laurence King Publishing: A lavishly illustrated and beautifully designed book celebrating the work of the great fashion illustrators since the turn of the 20th century. As well as the great names in fashion illustration, such as Rene Grau and Antonio Lopez, the book also covers fine artists such as Boldini, Warhol and Hockney, and graphic designers such as Al Parker and Bob Peak, whose work has greatly influenced fashion illustration. A personal view by one of the worlds leading practitioners, the book provides an insiders insight into the world of fashion illustration.




About the Author

ver the last decade, David Downton has gained a reputation as one of the world's leading fashion artists. His classically elegant, yet highly contemporary images have been a strong factor in the resurgence of interest in fashion illustration. Having originally trained in graphics, David's natural ability with the human form, spontaneous approach and economy of line rapidly led to a hugely successful career working with, among others, Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, V magazine, Chanel, Tiffany's New York, Van Cleef & Arpels, Harrods, TopShop, Lancome and the V&A Museum. 'A master fashion illustrator.' VOGUE