Don’t rub me it’s Fake.
Amelia’s Compendium of Fashion Illustration invites the reader to ‘be inspired’…and it is certainly inspirational reading, in more ways than one.
Opening the beautiful book (also becoming slightly giddy from the wonderful new book fumes) you instantly get lost among the beautiful pictures. The book features the work of emerging illustrators and they depict the work of 50 ethical fashion designers.
I was very lucky indeed to be invited to the launch of this inspirational book, an intimate affair with entertainment from 6 Day Riot and the Pipettes. The event was held at – small but perfectly formed – 123 Bethnal Green Road in east London.
I could not resist purchasing a book and I was lucky enough to receive a wondrous goodie bag filled to the brim with treats from Tatty Devine and Dr. Hauschka. Much merriment and dancing ensued…
..and so on the journey home myself and Lucy, a little tipsy on Adnams beer and tonic mixed with Vodka O, perused the pages of ACOFI (as it is know in the Twittersphere) and decided that not only are the illustrations beautiful, but they would come alive as tattoos. So here is a selection of some of my faves from the book and let’s see how they work on the body…inkspired.
Now who wants one of these? I love them
All illustrations are taken from Amelia’s Compendium of Fashion Illustration. Go buy it now…also do let me know if anyone does already have one of these beautiful illustrations as a tattoo….
Wonderful coverage of a wonderful party. I work with Vodka O and it was a pleasure to see so many enjoying “The Spirit of Oz”. Join us at http://www.facebook.com/?sk=messages&tid=1838780006259#!/group.php?gid=125384770819510 and get more invites to our parties and chances to win Vodka O, Tequila Blu and Kinkylux White Rum. Amelia – your party rocked!
Oh wow, that’s fantastic! Glad you had fun at the ACOFI launch and like our illustrations so much! They look great as tattoos! Just to verify, the green and red Bolshie picture is by me, Antonia Parker. Ax
Ah ok. I love your illustrations Antonia, they’re amazing. Perfect tattoos, I might get one…! Maybe you should get one too or make one of your friends…!