In my final look at the life of the twentieth century Yorkshire artist Frederick William Elwell I want to conclude his life story and look at some of his genre paintings. In the last blog, when loo…

Nguyen Cong Tri is a self-taught visionary fashion based in Ho Chi Minh City. As a graduate of Fine Arts from the Ho Chi Minh City University of the Arts, he first impacted the world of Vietnamese design in 2000 when he won 1st prize in the 'New Idea' category at Vietnam's Grand Prix, with his 'Green Leaves' fashion collection. Following this, he began to work with singers and celebrities in Vietnam, styling their photo-shoots and constructing signature looks.

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Начало второй сентябрьской недели, и значит, что в эфире новый выпуск Костюмных понедельников. Я продолжаю серию, посвященную Игре престолов, где к предпоследнему, седьмому и куда более темному сезону борьба за власть практически полностью легла на женские плечи. Уже не…

“When I was a girl, I dreamt of standing in a room looking at a girl who was and was not myself, who stood looking at another girl, who also was and was not myself. My mother took this for a nightmare. I saw it as the beginning of a career in physics.” ― Rosalind Lutece[src] Rosalind Lutece is a quantum physicist in BioShock Infinite, who wrote books about scientific studies on alternate universes. She and her "twin brother" Robert guide Booker DeWitt through his adventures in Columbia to retrie

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I love to wear skirts! They are so versatile. You can mix and match them with blouses, sweaters, or pair them with jackets. They can be worn with tights and flats or tights and boots. You can change the look by simply changing your shoes from flats to stilettos. Because I love skirts, I am always on the look out for an interesting design and I've found a few that I thought you might like too! I wish I could see a complete front view of this skirt. But regardless, I really like the asymmetrical hem and the side seam welt pocket. A wrap skirt is always lovely. I love how they played with the pattern on this skirt. I'm sure you've seen this skirt on Pinterest. It's a very popular pin. But it derserves to be looked at again as it is such a lovely and dramatic design. Okay, we need Bunny of La Sewista for this one, especially since she is a smocking guru. I REALLY want to know how to do this!!! I don't care for the little buttons, but I do love the technique. Simple, yet so graceful. Here's another interesting wrap. I think this is so pretty. Look closely and you'll see that inside the center of the drape is a zipper. Sadly the zipper looks a bit off, but it's a great idea nonetheless. Since this skirt is in white, it's a little difficult to see, but if you look closely, you'll see that it has very interesting lines. What a lovely take on a pleated skirt. A cute take on a kilt design. This skirt makes me want to throw my sandals on and head for Bermuda!!! It just screams summer. I love how the scalloped edge was taken around the hem and then up the center back to accent the vent opening. Such a comfortable looking skirt. From Eileen Fisher. I believe that Marcy Tilton has a Vogue pattern that is quite similar. I love everything about this skirt. Take a striped fabric and add godets. Lovely. Now for a little comic relief ;) I'll say this, it's interesting!!! I have some fabulous surprises up my sleeve for you this week, so please be sure to check back. Also, the voting for the Get Your Motors Running Contest ends tonight so be sure to get your vote in if you haven't done so already. Have a wonderful day and a great week!!!! Rhonda

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Jessica Stam attends The COSTUME INSTITUTE Gala in honor of "POIRET: KING OF FASHION" at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 7, 2007 in New York City.

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Fashion illustration is officially a new obsession in the couture and bridal industry. Bursting with vibrant colors and endless creativity, artists have come up with extraordinary ways to create stylish sketches and interpret the latest looks on runway shows. If you are also in love with this beautiful concept, here are 6 of our favorite talented fashion illustrators you must follow! Get inspired as we introduce their amazing work below.

Several people have connected the dots for us this week, proposing that Eric must have been an influence on another prominent fashion illustrator of the time, René Gruau. But just how far did Eric's stylistic influence extend? Interestingly, the editors of the 1952 Art Directors Annual chose to put the René Bouché piece above and the Eric piece below next to each other on the same page. Yes, they are both fashion illustrations from Vogue, from the same year. But did one artist influence the other? Walt Reed's biography of Bouché in The Illustrator in America doesn't say. However, Eric had already been an important regular contributor to Vogue for years by the time Bouché had his first piece published in 1938 in the magazine's Paris edition. I think its safe to assume Eric must have influenced all of fashion illustration during his time. TI list member Daniel Zalkus put the book, Forty Illustrators and How They Work, into my hands and encouraged me to look at Eric's work. Daniel proposes another important connection: between Eric... ... and Jack Potter (below). "Eric was Jack's favorite artist," Daniel wrote to me in an email the other day. "He told me that from time to time he was called on to do similar work to Eric. I think it was in part because Eric was either too busy or drunk to do the work. And Jack was able to do what was needed." This, in my mind, raises the prospect of an even further influence for Eric: if he made such a strong impression on Potter, is it not possible he also influenced Bob Peak during his early days? This is an exciting revelation for me... it explains the 'family tree' of how Eric's fashion illustration style found its way into mainstream illustration during the 50's. Finally, also from Dan Zalkus, another photo of the artist. To accompany it, I had to copy and paste that magnificent quote Neil Shapiro shared with us in Monday's comments from Cooper Studio artist, Fred Smith: "He would draw from the model & a few lines would tell everything. He lived in the building diagonally across from Cooper Studio. We would see him in the early morning. He had a bowler, beautiful clothes, a Chinese chef & a poodle. Sometimes he'd be standing out in the middle of the street at Lexington & 57th directing traffic with a newspaper when he when he was headed for Third Avenue, for his morning martini. He was the ultimate artist -- a magnificent artist. Never sober, but never disreputable in any way. He just led a charmed life. He would come into a bar where all the guys from Cooper's went -- The Venetian. It was just below the studio, on Lexington. He always had a carnation in his lapel. He generally had a walking stick with him. He loved the fights. He would come into The Venetian & demonstrate how Sharkey fought, how Tunney fought, & he would prance around. Everybody would go up to the Waldorf for lunch, & so would he. He had a whistle he'd blow when he got in there, & the waiters would come over & take him to a table. He would have a lot of martinis & eat a little something. He had a certain style that doesn't exist anymore." *Thanks to Daniel, Neil, and everyone who has been helping to fill out the background details on the "ultimate artist", Eric. * My Eric Flickr set. * Daniel also brought to my attention a page on Eric at American Art Archives *ALSO* For some truly gorgeous classic b&w illustration art, don't forget to check out the latest CAWS at Charlie Allen's blog.

Have you encountered Edgar Artis, the Armenian fashion illustrator? In his early twenties, this guy is so gifted. He has one basic style- he...

Singaporean 22-year-old fashion artist Grace Ciao has brought pleasant surprises to the world with her breathtaking illustrations that transform flower petals into amazing dresses worthy of any runway! Inspired by a pure hope to preserve the beauty of flowers, Grace came up with a series of stunning designs that are truly unconventional and remarkable. Join …