So you want to draw vintage fashion like a real designer? Which iconic looks from fashion history do you find inspirational ? 1950s rockabilly style, the 1960s mini-skirt, the 1970s punk princess?

This drawing course for young fashionistas features interviews with top designers, including Anna Sui and Paul Smith. They talk about their favourite fashion looks, from the 1920s flapper to red-carpet Hollywood glamour. Step by step, you learn how to draw all kinds of vintage clothes and mix up influences and details to create your own exciting looks and collections.

How to draw Vintage Fashion is based on hands-on workshops and great exhibitions held at the Fashion and Textile Museum, London.

Extent: 96 pp
Format: paperback
Publication date: 2014-09-29
Size: 30.0 x 23.0 cm
ISBN: 9780500650370

Before you begin What’s inside this book Trendsetters – fashion professionals choose their favourite looks & designers, including: • Catherine Martin on the 1920s flapper dress • Paul Smith on the 1960s mini-dress • Twiggy on Bill Gibb • Mario Testino on the classic trench coat • Clive Arrowsmith on Kanzai Yamamoto Let’s draw vintage Starting to draw • Tools & materials • Trying different media From stick to full figure • The basic croquis • The croquis through the decades • The parts of a garment Feet, hands, faces, hair 1920s flapper 1930s style 1940s tea dress Dior’s New Look Rockabilly Chanel style The tailored suit Miniskirts & hot pants The sack dress Hippy chic 1970s romantic 1970s disco Punk princess Blue jeans The trenchcoat The little black dress The shirtwaister 1980s pop 1980s grunge Hollywood star Finding inspiration Where to source ideas • From museum to vintage stores Keeping a sketchbook Key textiles, including: • Floral prints • Op Art prints • Psychedelic prints • Corduroy & velvet • New materials Key details • Accessories that define the look Creating a moodboard Fashion words Index

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