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Fab Read: Fashion Illustrations by Fashion Designers
Whether they admit it or not, everyone loves sneaking a peek at something they're not supposed to see.
Fashion historian Laird Borrelli's new book Fashion Illustration by Fashion Designers ($27) facilitates just that, by giving us a look at designer's sketches that aren't meant for public consumption.
The newly released book features 250 original sketches from 50 of the world's top designers, including Christian Lacroix, Karl Lagerfeld, Phillip Lim, Rodarte, Christopher Kane, and Giambattista Valli.
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Fab Read: Style Dictionary
Here is an oldie but goodie. I got this Style Dictionary illustrated by Ruben Toledo, $23, for Christmas years ago. If you have been enjoying our Style Glossary this is up your fashion education alley.
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Fab Read: Fashion Wonderland, Uncover the Power of Illustration in Fashion
Are there any illustration-lovers in the house? You should pick up a copy of Fashion Wonderland: Uncover the Power of Illustration in Fashion ($27), published by Victionary. Basically, it concludes that the impact of illustration is felt most directly in fashion.
Simply Fab: Fashion Gets Illustrated
Models Coco Rocha (left), Hilary Rhoda, Jessica Stam, Freja Beja Erichsen, and Lily Cole all show up in the recent issue of Nylon Magazine, but not in the way that you would expect. Artist in residence Coco has drawn gorgeous and lifelike illustrations of the models on the catwalk and in editorials. They're definitely worth a look, and in fact, they're worth printing and posting on your walls.
Fab Read: Prada
Prada is jumping on the designer-book bandwagon. The Italian house has unveiled a 706-page book, titled Prada, that highlights the house's 30 years of fashion, art, and more. "For Prada, fashion, luxury and style go beyond producing an infinity of clothes and shoes, so the book wants to illustrate the various aspects through which Prada expresses itself," said Patrizio Bertelli, chief executive officer of Prada Group.
On Our Radar: Style.com Auctions Fashion Illustrations
You read about the book, Fashion Illustrations by Fashion Designers, now get the actual sketches. Style.com is holding a three-week auction whose proceeds will be donated to Fashion Targets Breast Cancer.
This week's auction includes sketches by Phillip Lim, Rodarte, and Christian Lacroix.
Link Time!!!
- Stella McCartney's adorable GapKids collection is quite high-fashion — The Cut
- Grace Kelly to receive the Rodeo Drive Style Award — The Huffington Post
- Heidi Klum's Halloween party — Modelinia
- Donna Karan Chaos leather messenger — Purse Blog
- Beckerman DIY fashion charms — Teen Vogue Blog
- The Olsens are doing a juniors' collection for JCPenney — The Cut
- Rest in peace, Yoko Devereaux — The Daily Chic Report
- Teen Vogue working on a new TV show — Fashionologie
- Illustrations by Giles — Fashionista
- HSN lands another big designer name — Lucky magazine
- Mark Ronson x Gucci Icon temporary women's sneakers — Nitrolicious
- Galliano's newest accessories — Style File
Who's Hotter: Will Ferrell or Heidi Klum?
Sports Illustrated's annual swimsuit issue hits newsstands today, and inside you'll find more than just scantily-clad swimsuit models: There's a hilarious spread with Will Ferrell and a swimsuit-clad Heidi Klum, of course. Will is rocking the '70s afro in character from his new movie, Semi-Pro, and Heidi . .
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