100 Ans d’Illustration de Mode

Author: Cally Blackman

Publishing House: Eyrolles

Publication Date: October 2007

Description :Throughout the 20th century, we witnessed an evolution of fashion, even a real revolution. And in the same dynamic, fashion illustration exploded, going from a neutral and lifeless representation of clothes to a brilliant evocation of the mood, feelings and aspirations of those who wear them.
100 Years of Fashion Illustration travels decade after decade through this pivotal century, offering a breathtaking collection of 400 fashion images, each more seductive than the last.
We are delighted to discover the covers and plates of mythical magazines such as the Gazette du Bon Ton, Vogue, Women’s Wear Daily and Harper’s Bazaar, signed by such prestigious names as Raoul Dufy, Sonia Delaunay, Cecil Beaton, or more recently, Andy Warhol. An exceptional collection of models from the world’s most famous couturiers, including Paul Poiret, Coco Chanel, Christian Dior, Yves Saint Laurent and Gianni Versace, comes to life before our eyes. The different artistic currents follow one another, from Art Deco to Modernism. The techniques change and mix, from silk-screening to watercolor, from stencil to collage, to the recent computer drawing.
100 Years of Fashion Illustration reproduces the works of over 140 famous illustrators, as well as many rare and anonymous examples. This book is an unparalleled source of reference and inspiration for fashion professionals and students, costume historians, artists and illustrators, and anyone interested in fashion.