For an international exhibition organised by the Fashion Illustration and Design Archive (FIDA), I created a three-part series of illustrations about the American fashion designer Halston Frowick, one of the most influential designers of the 1970s. FIDA had invited illustrators to develop a personal artistic interpretation of his work. My pieces explore both Halston’s distinctive personality and the clean, flowing lines of his designs, translating them into a contemporary visual language.
Fashion illustration as an artistic interpretation
The series comprises three standalone illustrations that capture key features of Halston’s design philosophy. His minimalist silhouettes, elegant lines and the effortless modernity of his fashion served as the starting point for my artistic exploration. Rather than a documentary-style depiction, the result is a free interpretation that treats fashion illustration as an art form in its own right and transposes historical fashion into a contemporary context.
International Exhibition at the Fashion Institute of Technology
The finished works were presented at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in New York as part of an international group exhibition. The project illustrates how fashion illustration not only visualises brands and collections, but can also be used as a medium for cultural and creative reflection. Taking part in the exhibition provided an opportunity to present my work to an international audience within the setting of one of the most renowned institutions for fashion and design.