Artist Spotlight: Helmut Newton

I fell in love with Helmut Newton in the early 90's, after stealing a PHOTO magazine (France) from my dentist's office.

On the cover that month: Nadja Auermann, photographed by none other than Helmut Newton.

Since that serendipitous day, I've collected ALL of his wonderful books and any biography I could get my hands on.  

To this day, no other photographer has come close to making me feel the way I do when I see a Newton B&W photo.

                                                                               

He was a master who, to this day, is constantly being copied.

He had a 'thing' for strong women

His wife, June shot a bunch of footage during his busy days in fashion in the early 90's--the dawn of the Supermodel & the House of Versace:

"The shrinking violet woman gives me the creeps"  ~ Helmut Newton


Sher @ FA

The Glorious Fashion Illustrations of René Gruau

I recently came across a 2006 calendar I had of René Gruau's fashion illustrations and just had to share.   

How amazing was he?

 

 

Artist Spotlight: Fashion Illustrations by PAPERFASHION

It's no secret; Fashion Autopsy loves art.  Especially fashion illustrations. 
If I knew how to draw, I would be the happiest (and most obnoxious) artist on the planet. 
Oh, well.  Maybe in another life....

So, in this life, I have to rely on the brilliance of others to fulfill my art cravings which brings me to Kathryn Elyse of PAPERFASHION.  Please check out her blog--her work is charming and so harmonious:

PAPERFASHION

I was lucky enough to be able to purchase a couple of her splendid Alexander McQueen drawings just after he passed away.
I got them in the mail yesterday and I'm still staring at them.

I'm currently on the hunt for a spot on my crowded walls to hang these beauties.

You can purchase some of PAPERFASHION's incredible pieces on Etsy:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/kathrynelyse

Sher @ FA