Fun with fabric

Traditional watercolours, acrylics and pencil drawings appear alongside designs using the latest technology, such as Adobe Photoshop, Macromedia FreeHand and digital photography. Interesting collage, found objects and embroidery also feature in the selection. But whatever the medium, only the most innovative and striking fashion images are included here. With artists from every part of the world - from Norway to South Africa, America to Russia - this is the ultimate resourcefor all fashion illustrators and graphic artists.

Over 4000 motifs in book form and also on the accompanying CD - plus several hundred extra motifs just on the CD. Includes whole alphabets and elaborate initials. From Roman inscription alphabets to modern alphabets for graphic designers. Includes a visual explanation of the development of lettering from hieroglyphics to today's letters. Images can be copied, enlarged, traced or developed further for creative use Suitable for design work in any creative field, from embroidery to woodwork, tattoos to graphic design

This stunning collection features artwork from the foremost fashion illustrators of the 20th century, such as Eric Fraser, Christian Berard, Jean Cocteau, Frederic Henrion, Jane Bixby and many more. A fascinating insight into the changing trends and illustration techniques of the 20th century, this beautiful guide is an invaluable source for contemporary fashion illustrators and fashion historians. Over 200 of the best fashion illustrations from the archives of the iconic Harper's Bazaar magazine, dating from 1930 to 1970.