David downton launched the first ever fashion illustration journal called. David downton new icons of fashion illustration book. His classically elegant, yet highly contemporary images have been a key factor in the revival of interest in the tradition of fashion illustration and david is a worthy successor to the great artists in his field including gruau, eric and antonio. David downton fashion illustration vintage illustration mode fashion illustrations image positive pattern texture black and white illustration fashion. Beautiful images by english illustrator david downton. The book covers the work of fashion illustrators, such as rene gruau and antonio lopez, fine artists such as boldini and warhol, and graphic designers such as tony viramontes and bob peak. A lavishly illustrated and beautifully designed book that celebrates the work of the great fashion illustrators from late19th century to the present day. Aug 30, 2015 david downtons new book, david downton. His portfolio includes portraits of models erin oconnor, lily cole, linda evangelista and carmen. Beginning his career as a commercial illustrator, it wasnt until he attended paris couture shows over a decade ago that he really began to explore fashion illustration.
His illustrations have been seen internationally, in the us, china, australia and the. His illustrations chart both the back stage and front of house of the fashion world. Sketching a fashion illustration can take hours when you pay attention to every little detail. David downton fashion illustrations david downton has attended paris haute couture shows for more than a decade.
David downton joined artists, whose work is on show at the threeday fair held at the shop at bluebird in chelsea. As marty, barbier and lepape embarked on ever more daring experiments with colour, perspective and surface design, drian drew what he saw. David downton has some of the most incredible fashion illustrations around. In 1984 he moved to brighton and began his illustration career. Whenever i want inspiration, i flip through the pages of this book, its so beautiful and varied. Poise, confidence, and fashion are only a few of the mothers day gifts hidden among the pages of david downton. Masters of fashion illustration by david downton alibris. The art of david downton this week on the style saloniste im celebrating the ravishing new book of fashion portraiture, david downton portraits of the worlds mos. David downton pattern texture illustration sketches fashion illustrations fashion sketchbook fashion design sketches black and white illustration. David downton, fashion illustrator the art of fine living.
Perhaps shamefully, i admit i had my doubts when i saw that the author was an illustrator. Buy masters of fashion illustration book online at best prices in india on. I love his work, its so elegant and graceful, his work is fashion as simple as that, his work is as gentle as watercolors. The brilliant and divine fashion illustrator, david downton from a portrait sitting in london, in this is still one of my favourite. Illustration is vital to the fashion world and it is kept alive by the talent and the freshness of approach. Downton has created poignant portrait studies of some of the most beautiful women of the 20th and 21st centuries. David downton has launched a new book, masters of fashion illustration.
He studied at canterbury foundation year 19771978 and wolverhampton ba hons illustrationgraphics 19791981. I am so grateful to david downton and cathy for getting together to talk about this aspect of fashion. David downton has attended paris haute couture shows since 1996. The acclaimed fashion illustrator brings his portraits down under. Fashion illustrations by david downton daily design. Youre in australia for the launch of your exhibition front row with david downton, to promote your book portraits of the worlds most stylish women and to take part in the perth fashion festival. Kookdoodle david downton, illustration fashion design. That evening, still at the ritz, i saw my first show, versace. His illustrations chart both the back stage and front of house of the couture. The first monograph on renowned fashion illustrator david downton. David downton international fashion illustrator and celebrity portrait artist. Go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals store. It is hard to think about the fashion world without memories of illustrations popping up. Londons fashion illustration gallery mounts art fair wwd.
What people mean when they say they dont see many illustrations is that they dont see them in glossy magazines. David invited me to the opening of his new exhibition installed at minotti in west hollywood. David downtons illustrations of fashion elites vanity fair. David downtown many of you have asked for fashion illustration book recommendations, and this is one i absolutely love. David downton has attended paris haute couture shows for more than a decade. Book rec paperfashion david downton, fashion books. David downton david downton is an exceptionally talented british fashion illustrator, he has been attending the paris couture week almost every season to illustrate. Over the last decade, david downton has established a reputation as one of the worlds leading fashion artists. Fashion illustrations have always been almost like a secret beauty that has been sleeping for a number of decades, said the british. Jun 16, 2012 david downtondavid downton is an exceptionally talented british fashion illustrator, he has been attending the paris couture week almost every season to illustrate. Our vision for commerce is to build a place where people can come to and discover anything online. Fashion illustration sketches beauty illustration fashion sketches david downton watercolor fashion watercolor art arte fashion fashion fashion trendy fashion these illustrations were created for the zoya book catalogue and for the store. David downton david downton was born in 1959 in kent, england.
His book portraits of the worlds most stylish women is out now. Masters of fashion illustration by david downton goodreads. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Fashion illustrations by david downton david downton. David downton is one of the best fashion illustrators in the world. All for fabulous fashion illustrations david downton. An interview with legendary fashion illustrator david downton. His illustrations chart both the back stage and front of house of the couture world. David downton launches new book masters of fashion. When hes not being flown all over the world to draw hollywoods most famous women, hes sitting down at his table in claridges hotel in london where he is the artist in residence 52 nights of the year.
May 03, 2017 david invited me to the opening of his new exhibition installed at minotti in west hollywood. David downton was born on february 18, 1959 in kent, england. British illustrator david downton worked on a wide variety of projects ranging from advertising and packaging to illustrating fiction, cook books before focusing on fashion in 1996. Some of his famous illustrations are portraits of models eric o connor, carmen, linda evangelista, and more. This week on the style saloniste im celebrating the ravishing new book of fashion portraiture, david downton portraits of the worlds mos. Forty years after the death of fashion illustration, his chosen medium is being embraced like never before. From the gaudy talk show chatterthon if you are famous enough to the lonely, regional bookstore signing, it is all grist to the mill. David downton has launched a new book, masters of fashion illustration, in tribute to his favourite fashion artists from littleknown names to art bastions, such as antonio lopez and andy warhol.
With a foreword by the legendary model carmen dellorefice, the book follows the careers of downton s favourite artists. Many of the stunning images in masters of fashion illustration have not been seen since they were first published. The colour of the lips also give the picture a more classy look. David downton is one of the most prolific fashion illustrators alive today, his illustrations are some of the most recognisable in the industry and he is often found in the front row of the worlds best fashion shows, capturing the spirit of the models, the garments and the designer. He studied at canterbury foundation year 19771978 and wolverhampton ba hons illustration graphics 19791981 in 1984 he moved to brighton and began his illustration career. The first monograph on the internationally renowned fashion artist david downton. David downton i like the enhancement in the eye and lips. Masters of fashion illustration 2010, by david downton. The near impossible task of editing this kaleidoscope of imagery into 100 or so pages for this book evoked many memories. See more ideas about david downton, illustration and fashion sketches. Last night, paul smith hosted a launch party for david downton s gorgeous upcoming book, masters of fashion illustration. Portraits of the worlds most stylish women, is a visual feast for those of us that appreciate the important role that fashion plays in world culture. David downton has launched a new book, masters of fashion illustration, a tribute to his favourite illustrators from littleknown names to art bastions, such as antonio lopez and andy warhol.
Nov 02, 2010 an interview with legendary fashion illustrator david downton in an exclusive interview, david downton talks about his career so far, his favourite women and his new book. David downton portraits of the worlds most stylish women. David downton launches new book illustration, sketches. This lavishly illustrated and beautifully designed book celebrates the colourful lives and dazzling work of the great twentiethcentury fashion illustrators, as chosen by one of todays leading fashion artists, david downton. He worked on a wide variety of projects ranging from advertising and packaging to illustrating fiction, cook books and, occasionally, fashion. David downton in 2020 fashion illustration face, watercolor. Of all the fashion artists who rose to prominence in paris before world war 1, drian was the most restrained. Buy masters of fashion illustration book online at low.
Find images and videos about illustration and david downton on we heart it the app to get lost in what you love. David downton thinks fashion illustration is due a comeback. Full version of the vanity fair clip about david downton drawing the best dressed list, hall of fame, for the september issue. David downton over the last decade, david downton has established a reputation as one of the worlds leading fashion artists.
Fashion illustration ideas fashion illustrations by david downton mais more british illustrator david downton worked on a wide variety of projects ranging from advertising a david downton has some of the most incredible fashion illustrations around. The book concludes with a portfolio of david downtons own work, featuring drawings of the paris haute couture shows and portraits of contemporary icons such as dita. Sep 15, 2015 the first monograph on renowned fashion illustrator david downton. Nov 02, 2010 david downton was born in the south of england, kent, in 1959. Join now for early notification of new works, exhibitions and exclusive offers. I decided to write masters of fashion illustration, because i wanted to celebrate the lives and the work of the great fashion artists of the 20th century, downton told us. David downton was born on 18 february 1959 in kent, england. Oct 09, 2015 fashion illustrator david downton reveals how he came to draw the worlds most famous beauties and arresting designs. Towards the end of the twentieth century fashion illustration had become a rare sight but since the late nineties several fashion illustrators have reentered the world of glossy magazines and advertising, sometimes even making it onto the covers. The illustrations have been wellchosen by david downton, himself an illustrator whose notes are excellent fascinating, illuminating, informative. Explore british vogue to find out more including articles on fashion, beauty and lifestyle. The book concludes with a portfolio of david downtons own work, featuring drawings of the paris haute couture shows and portraits of.
The reason, of course is that books take over your life, dragging you and your loved ones into a. His images have appeared in newspapers and magazines all over the world. The drawing was so successful that david decided to assemble a book of drawings of the worlds most beautiful women an ongoing project which he is still in the process of completing. He studied at canterbury from 197778 and at wolverhampton where he attained a bachelor of arts degree in illustrations and graphics, from 19791981. David downton draws vanity fairs best dressed list youtube. Aug 10, 2015 see karlie kloss, cate blanchett, and more in these breathtaking watercolors illustrator david downton is the master of capturing fashions beauty in brushstrokes. His loose, dosage visionary style seems so effortless and radiates elegance and beauty. His recently published book, portraits of the worlds most stylish women, pays homage to both the art of illustration and the essence of glamour. Downton has built a distinguished career on his artful drawings over the past decade, working for vogue, harpers bazaar, chanel, dior, and others. This lavishly illustrated and beautifully designed book celebrates the colorful lives and dazzling work of the great twentiethcentury fashion illustrators, as chosen by one of todays leading fashion artists, david downton. See more ideas about david downton, fashion sketches and illustration. British fashion illustrator and portraitist david downton is one who has both.
See more ideas about david downton, fashion sketches and fashion art. His portfolio includes portraits of models erin oconnor, lily cole, linda evangelista, carmen, julia roberts, jerry hall, cate blanchet and others. This lavishly illustrated and beautifully designed book. Nov 27, 2008 david downton illustrations are interesting, one side its kinda trash and the other side its more sweet with nice curveshe also have a bunch of really cool celebrity portrait. In 1984, david decided to move to brighton and it was there that he began his illustration career.
David downton fashion illustrations 15 years of vogue. Its the perfect mothers day gift for fashionable mums, lovers of haute couture, and enthusiasts of fine fashion illustration. David downton launches new book david downton, fashion. His portfolio includes portraits of models erin oconnor, lily cole, linda evangelista and carmen dellorfice.
David downton launches new book david downton has launched a new book, masters of fashion illustration, a tribute to his favourite illustrators from littleknown names to art bastions, such as antonio lopez and andy warhol. The reason, of course is that books take over your life, dragging you and your loved ones into a swirling vortex from which there may be no return. Fashion illustrator david downton on how he came to draw the. Downton s writing, however, is smooth and readable. Londons fashion illustration gallery stages art fair wwd. David downton portraits of the worlds most stylish women by. David is a fantastic artist and a real enthusiast and his book has brought the greatest illustrators of all time back to life, said william ling, founder of the fashion illustrated gallery, which sells david s work he is so inspired by them and you can see it in his work and its great that hes celebrating them in this way. It was the swansong of the supermodel era and kate moss, linda evangelista and naomi campbell stormed the catwalk, side by side. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover.