Inspiring Fashion Illustrations From Around the World

Illustration is the key element to fashion design and is celebrated more in today’s time and rightly so! Fashion schools worldwide are encouraging aspirants to indulge in their fashion fantasies, through elaborate illustrations, based on which their dream designs take shape. To be able to bring out the best, one needs inspirations not from the past but also from the present. Here are some of the best fashion illustrator from around the world and their works.

David Downton:

David Downton has a reputation for being one of the leading fashion artists today. His contribution to fashion illustration is considered noteworthy for reviving the art. With dark ink outlines, David’s signature style is classically elegant that blends with the contemporary sensibility.

David Downton (Image Source: Google)

Arturo Elena:

A fashion illustrator from Terule, Spain, Arturo Elenais one of the most sought after artists. His work has a caricature element to them that is charismatic. The men and women in his illustrations have a flair of extravagance and are drawn in an elongated and exaggerated manner. The backdrop of the artwork is lavish and the overall work is an incredible composition of textures and colors.  

Arturo Elena (Image Source: Google)

Laura Laine:

A marvelous fashion illustrator from Finland, Laura Laine has been known to express herself through her art. She claims to be not conscious about her drawing style because her portrayal depends on her mood. Her illustrations exude a prominent sense of melancholy.

Laura Laine (Image Source: Google)

Tanya Ling:

Born in Calcutta, India, Tanya Ling’s fashion illustrations have been exhibited internationally along with being featured in various leading news dailies and publications. She is also an amazing fashion designer and in 2003, she was named the most significant trendsetter by British ‘Vogue’. 

Tanya Ling (Image Source: Google)

Danny Roberts:

Danny Roberts is known to portray high-end fashion scene with an air of wit and eccentricity. His portraits illustrate a fresh perspective to fashion. Danny’s works have been featured in leading magazines like Elle and Vogue, apart from being associated with names like Tiffany & Company, Forever 21 and Gwen Stephani’s ‘Harajuku Lovers’.

Danny Roberts (Image Source: Google)

Such great talents can definitely prompt aspirants to sketch their own fashion dreams. But along with inspiration, one requires knowledge and right mentoring. At Whistling Woods - Neeta Lulla School of Fashion, the various courses can refine and hone your skills as a fashion illustrator and help you sketch your dreams!