David Downton : portraits of the world's most stylish women

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. Contents 8 Foreword: A letter from Christian Lacroix 9 The Varnished Truth: A conversation with David Downton 14 Portraits 23 Sketches - Working Drawings 169 Afterword 190 Index of Portraits 191 Acknowledgements 193 Foreword / a letter from Christian Lacroix -- The varnished truth : a conversation with David Downton -- Portraits -- Sketches : working drawings Afterword written by Dita Von Teese. Showcases more than 150 of author's drawings of celebrated women from the worlds of film, fashion and style.