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David Downton Portraits of the World's Most Stylish Women Hardcover – September 15, 2015

by David Downton (Author), Dita Von Teese (Afterword), Christian Lacroix (Foreword)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 70 ratings
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The first monograph on renowned fashion illustrator David Downton. With a Foreword by Christian Lacroix, and an Afterword by Dita Von Teese, this book showcases around 150 of David's drawings, featuring celebrities, actors, models, and fashion designers. The illustrations are enlivened by fascinating anecdotes revealing behind-the-scenes stories from the world of fashion. David recounts his inspirations, and specially commissioned photographs show him at work in his residence at Claridge's Hotel in London, where the great and good sit for his portraits.
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  1. Print length
    192 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Laurence King Publishing
  4. Publication date
    September 15, 2015
  5. Dimensions
    10 x 1 x 13.25 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    9781780676180
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1780676180
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Over the last decade, David Downton has gained a reputation as one of the world's leading fashion artists. His classically elegant, yet highly contemporary images have been a strong factor in the resurgence of interest in fashion illustration. Having originally trained in graphics, David's natural ability with the human form, spontaneous approach and economy of line rapidly led to a hugely successful career working with, among others, Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, V magazine, Chanel, Tiffany's New York, Van Cleef & Arpels, Harrods, TopShop, Lancôme and the V&A Museum.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 1780676182
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Laurence King Publishing (September 15, 2015)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 192 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9781780676180
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1780676180
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.88 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10 x 1 x 13.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 70 ratings

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4.7 out of 5 stars
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tdb
5.0 out of 5 stars Not that Downton, but David Downton
Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2016
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If you are a Downton fan, and no I'm not talking about Downton Abbey, then this is a must have book. Downton, in my humble opinion, is one of the most influential fashion illustrator, and once you view his work, you will understand. His work is minimal, yet so hard to replicate (I've tried believe me, I've tried), and that puts him into a league, which he deserves, all of his own. Okay, enough of the flattery. As for the book, full of illustrations, printed on a nice weighty stock, nicely oversized, and a treat to thumb through. It's a treasury of this illustrator's work.
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John F
5.0 out of 5 stars Superb illustrations of recognized women of fashion. Watercolor technique and draftsmanship of the highest order.
Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2017
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Beautiful book! Large, coffee table format and solidly bound - just good quality. However, the content it what it's all about. I had just happened to come across David Downton's work and I'm so glad I did - maybe Pinterest? Love the technique, so full of watercolor restraint, superb draftsmanship, and the adept's homage and synthesis of many great fashion illustrators from 30s-70s. Very inspired! Wow.
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Kenneth Lohmann
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Images
Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2021
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Beautiful coffee table book with stunning illustrations.
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Emma
5.0 out of 5 stars This book is a work of art!
Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2019
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This is one of the most beautiful books I own. The design and content are brilliant, it also inspires me to continue to make art. A huge thank you!
Emma
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Marion L. Erwin
5.0 out of 5 stars Genius technique.
Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2015
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I was eagerly awaiting this book and I am not disapointed. David Downton is right up there with illustrators Rene Gruau and Kenneth Block! Great book for the lover of fashion illustration or the aspiring artist who wishes to study the technique of a genius! Loving this book.
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Jeff S
5.0 out of 5 stars I absolutely love David Downton’s work and this art book has the ...
Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2017
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I absolutely love David Downton’s work and this art book has the quality of design and attention that I would expect from him. Just absolutely amazing and an excellent reference/inspiration point as an artist.
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lanini carlo
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2016
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everiting ok
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Charles Capps
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful
Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2018
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One of my favorite art books. Downton is one of the best, and the big illustrations are wonderful.
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CARLOS BELTRAN
5.0 out of 5 stars Libro de lujo con retratos sofisticados y elegantes
Reviewed in Mexico on September 19, 2023
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Es una belleza la edición, con los mejores retratos de las más hermosas y famosas mujeres, con un estilo elegante y único del maestro de maestros, David Downton. Una joya, de colección.
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kikesan
5.0 out of 5 stars ILUSTRACIONES INCREIBLES
Reviewed in Spain on July 4, 2019
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Un libro imprescindible si te gusta el arte, la técnica y los retratos. Un precio que es un regalo en un libro que no puedes dejar de difrutar.
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Carlo Molinari
5.0 out of 5 stars tutto ok! libro e consegna
Reviewed in Italy on April 4, 2018
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Consegna puntuale, libro in ottime condizioni, stampato perfettamente, molto bello, immagini splendide al di sopra delle mie aspettative! Felicissimo di averlo acquistato!
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Sylvie
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on October 14, 2015
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Beautiful Book, Great illustrations and stories behind them!
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JOEL
5.0 out of 5 stars tout très bien
Reviewed in France on February 3, 2016
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beaucoup de talent en très peu de coup de feutre ou crayon le visage ou le corps du modèle est reconnaissable en un coup d'œil du grand art

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