Sketchbook Pages IV

Bonus: Not only does working for the AAU's Fashion Department provide exposure to a vast array of inspirational fashion illustrators, it also builds an appreciation for the care and attention that is given to fabrics in mass, form, drape and pattern. The following black and white striped outfits by Schiele, ERIC and an unknown artist (please comment if you know!) are captivating in design and construction. The stripes, which is a pattern that is typically stiff and unyielding, flow along the fabric, broken by the folds and drape to accentuate the soft femininity of the figures.