There's a lot of watercolour work, generally pretty abstract.
Also, his pencil work is ridiculously good. His accuracy of line and abstraction of proportion makes for really eye-catching pieces.
Friday 7 January 2011
Ruben Toledo's Style Dictionary
Anyone interested in fashion illustration must have a look at Toledo's work. His depiction of women is just beautiful. Found this book really inspirational.
There's a lot of watercolour work, generally pretty abstract.
Also, his pencil work is ridiculously good. His accuracy of line and abstraction of proportion makes for really eye-catching pieces.
There's a lot of watercolour work, generally pretty abstract.
Also, his pencil work is ridiculously good. His accuracy of line and abstraction of proportion makes for really eye-catching pieces.
Bow down!
On returning to my hometown for Christmas, I kind of forgot how different it is living in a small town in the country as opposed to being at a fashion school in the city.
Within an hour of being at the train station, I couldn't count how many shocked looks I received on account of my hair. I think it's safe to say everyone was taken aback by the hair bow.
The picture above doesn't really do it justice, it's usually a lot more structured in real life.
Good old gold Lagerfeld.
For every item in my wardrobe, I seem to have a special place in my heart. I get overly sentimental about every piece I ever purchase.
However, on thinking about the garments currently hanging in my wardrobe, there's one that stands out immensely:
My 1970s gold lamé KL by Karl Lagerfeld two-piece suit.
Yes, on paper it sounds rather hideous; but Lagerfeld has managed to make a ridiculously beautiful piece. Due to the harem cut of the trousers, there is a blatant "MC Hammer" thing going on, but you can't help but fall in love with it.
The cut of the top makes the fabric drape perfectly down from the shoulders but then draws in at the waist where it meets the cinched waistband of the trousers. This emphasis on the waist teamed with the glint of décolletage through the plunging neckline makes the piece ooze femininity and sexuality.
The incredible ensemble was bequeathed to me by my drama teacher's mother, saying "I couldn't see anyone else wearing it." In a way, I think he had a point. Seldom do you see someone strutting down the high street head to toe in lamé.
However, on thinking about the garments currently hanging in my wardrobe, there's one that stands out immensely:
My 1970s gold lamé KL by Karl Lagerfeld two-piece suit.
Yes, on paper it sounds rather hideous; but Lagerfeld has managed to make a ridiculously beautiful piece. Due to the harem cut of the trousers, there is a blatant "MC Hammer" thing going on, but you can't help but fall in love with it.
The cut of the top makes the fabric drape perfectly down from the shoulders but then draws in at the waist where it meets the cinched waistband of the trousers. This emphasis on the waist teamed with the glint of décolletage through the plunging neckline makes the piece ooze femininity and sexuality.
The incredible ensemble was bequeathed to me by my drama teacher's mother, saying "I couldn't see anyone else wearing it." In a way, I think he had a point. Seldom do you see someone strutting down the high street head to toe in lamé.
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