Fashion Illustration Revised Second Edition - by Anna Kiper (Paperback)

About the Book

A new edition of the iconic Fashion Illustration handbook from Anna Kiper - widely recognised as the essential manual for all students of fashion design

Book Synopsis

A revised edition of this classic work, with fresh, original content for fashion design and illustration students of all levels and ability.

Drawing is vitally important for the fashion industry. Fashion Illustration represents a designer's point of view and Anna Kiper's aim is to contribute to the revival of this unique art form. Every illustration lesson in the book presents a story with exciting design details and ideas to inspire designers to rediscover the art of hand drawing as a tool for creating vibrant and original work.

Written for both newcomers and improvers, Fashion Illustration will help you to: achieve movement and attitude in figure drawing by following a few simple steps; develop striking and energetic page compositions; explore effortless ways to illustrate print, textures and embellishments; discover an exciting variety of media and techniques to enrich your individual drawing style. This beautifully illustrated and inspirational book is written by Anna Kiper, one of the world's leading fashion designers and illustrators.

• Updated sections reflect the different shapes, sizes and diversity of the modern fashion world
• Revisions also include use of alternative and mixed media and rendering figures in a wider range of fabrics
• Essential reading from Anna Kiper and a recommended reference for all those in the fashion industry

Rediscover the art of drawing as a tool for creating vibrant, relevant and original work using a mix of both traditional - and now - with digital techniques

About the Author

Anna Kiper is a New York City based fashion designer and author of Fashion Portfolio: Design and Presentation. She has a passion for illustration and has worked for companies such as Calvin Klein, Mondi and Maggie Norris Couture where she dressed Nicole Kidman, Halle Berry, and other celebrities for red carpet events and magazine covers. Anna is also a professor at the Fashion Institute of Technology and the Parsons School of Design.

Anna's work has been widely published in books and magazines. Her illustrations have been exhibited at the Plaza Hotel in Manhattan and were showcased at the Museum of the City of New York as part of a presentation on contemporary haute couture.