Dots[Connection]: Hatue Couture

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For the F/W 2016 Haute Couture week, I teamed up with Elena Ciuprina to create a miniseries. The brands we focused are Viktor & Rolf and Giambattista Valli. The illustrations are lovely as they as soft and have a very whimsical vibe. Check the complete series over at Draw A Dot.! [Read Here]

Courtesy of Elena Ciuprina

I am always a fan of Connie Lim and this week Mauricio Mónico interviewed this talented artist! For those of you who are not familiar with her, this interview will let you learn more about her style and background. Little did I know that she is a teacher now! [Read Here]

Courtesy of Connie Lim

Dots[Connection]: What is Reality?

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My collaboration with Alexander Grahovsky continues with lovely piece! In here, we are invitnig you to explore the world that is inspired by Prada S/S 2016 collection. As you can see, the world is surreal and filled with big balloons! Head over to the post and read more! [Read Here]

Courtesy of Alexader Grahovsky

Last week was Toronto Fashion Week and I invited Stephanie McKay and Michale Hak to be part of my illustration project. For this season, each of them had a different task: Michael was responsible for street style illustrations while Stephanie was drawing runway sketches. Can't wait to show you the final post on Monday! [Read Here]

Courtesy of Michael Hak

Dots[Connection]: S/S 2015 Fashion Weeks!

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I discovered MelEesa's works while browsing on instagram, and during S/S 2015 NYFW, she created a series of runway sketches. Below is the piece based on the Marc by Marc Jacobs collection. [Read Here]

Courtesy of MelEesa Lorett

Right after NYFW, there was London Fashion Week, and SHOWstudio invited Velwyn Yossy to illustrate some of the looks from different collections. I always love her style, so it was so exciting to see her new works showed on such a big platform.  [Read Here]

Courtesy of Velwyn Yossy

If you have instagram, make sure you follow Draw A Dot. account because there is a special project just for that platform. #TakeoverDrawADot is a new series which I invite different illustrators to take over the account. Last week, JSK & his Susu Girls took over the account and please visit this post for a recap.

Art[s]ense: Dolce & Gabbana F/W 2014 Illustration Project - Part 1

The new season of Dolce & Gabbana Illustration Project is finally here!

For the first part, I invited Renshou Zhang and Animey to each create an illustration the opening act of the story. Both illustrations are amazing and I just cannot wait to show you the rest of the series.

Please visit Swide for the feature and Draw A Dot. for my personal remarks!

Dots[Connection]: Paper Dolls

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I discovered Magali Barbe few days ago and fell in love with this series. These illustrations are inspired by John Galliano's creations and they look flawless in illustration forms. I can't wait to see more works from Magali!  [Read Here]

Courtesy of Magali Barbe

This week, I also showed my favourite illustration by Gerardo Larrea to date on the site! It is based on Valentino F/W 2014 collection, and I just cannot get enough of the whimsical vibe! The polka dots hot air balloons are the best accessories for these girls! [Read Here]

Courtesy of Gerardo Larrea 

Dots[Connection]: Fantasy, Fantasy!

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My collaboration project with Svetlana Makarova continues with this wonderful piece! This time, the Snow Queen is meeting up with Maleficent to talk about... boys problem. The pieces they are wearing are from Alexander McQueen and Dolce & Gabbana F/W 2014 collections! [Read Here]

Courtesy of Svetlana Makarova

Lara Wolf is one of my new favourite illustrators as her girls are always full of attitude! In here, she illustrated a piece based on Jean Paul Gaultier F/W 2013 collection. I like the bold red background and the details of the dress! [Read Here]

Courtesy of Lara Wolf 

Dots[Connection]: H.O.V.A

Here is your weekly Draw A Dot. recap and this is a big one!

I have to admit, I am a huge Viktor & Rolf fan. Their works never stop amaze me, so ever since I started Draw A Dot., I had been hoping to work on a project based on this fashion house. Well, my dream has come true and here is the first part of Viktor & Rolf alphabets! Elena Mompó has done an amazing job and I have used her alphabets to make the following word!  [Read Here]

Dots[Connection]: Candy Diet?

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The Taste of Fashion series has finally come to the end and for this piece, the Chanel girl and the Moschino girl are having a funny conversation at a candy store. I just love how Simone turns my ideas into illustration form. What a great collaboration! [Read Here]

Courtesy of Simone Antonello

I am so happy to see the latest series from Lisa Huang! In this series, she has illustrated some of the iconic looks from the F/W 2014 collections. As always, the illustrated girls are so playful and always put a smile on my face. [Read Here]

Courtesy of Lisa Huang 

Art[s]ense: Marc-Antoine Coulon

Marc-Antoine Coulon has been on my radar ever since I saw his illustration on Stefano Gabbana's instagram account. This week, I have the pleasure to feature this amazing artist and he actually did 11 illustrations exclusively for the article. In my opinion, all of them are breathtaking!

Please visit Swide for the article and Draw A Dot. for my personal remarks!

Dots[Connection]: The Urban Tribes

Here is the final 2013 weekly Draw A Dot. recap!

Renz Reyes has created a very interesting illustration series recently. In here, he combines some of his favourite fashion garments (past and present) and illustrates them in a look book setting. I really enjoy what I see here and can't wait to see more from him!  [Read Here]

Courtesy of Renz Reyes

Artaksiniya has surprised me with this lovely Louis Vuitton S/S 2014 illustration. The vibe of this piece is more urban than the runway show, and this adds a new prospective to the collection.  [Read Here]

Courtesy of Artaksiniya

Remember, you still have roughly one week to submit your Italian Divas illustration. The contest will close soon and you can visit this link for more information. Cash prize is waiting for you!

Happy New Year!

Merry Christmas from à la mode & Draw A Dot.!

Merry Christmas!

If you are a loyal fan of this blog, you should know that every year I will invite an illustrator to work on a holiday postcard. This year, I have invited Roberto Sánchez to create an image based on Gucci F/W 2013 collection. If you want to know more about this illustration, please head over to Draw A Dot. now!

I hope you have a great day! à la mode will be back in action in a few days!

Courtesy of Roberto Sánchez

Dots[Connection]: The Garden

It's time for the weekly Draw A Dot. recap!

This week, I have released the first piece of my collaboration with Natalia Jhete. It's the first time I have a project where photos meet illustrations and this awesome shoe is from Dior S/S 2014 collection. [Read Here]

Courtesy of Natalia Jhete

Bianaca Pozzi has recently showed me her works and instantly. I fell in love with this illustration inspired by Kate Spade New York S/S 2014 collection. This is such a playful piece and I can already feel the summer breeze from it! [Read Here]

Courtesy of Bianca Pozzi

The Italian Divas contest is still going strong and last week I have received 3 amazing pieces from the illustrators. If you have not submitted your piece yet, you still have roughly 2 weeks to go! Good luck!   [Read Here]

Courtesy of Benjamin Edward, Maria Storiales, and Decue Wu

Merry Christmas and I will have the final 2013 Draw A Dot. recap for you next week! Stay tuned!

Dots[Connection]: The Divas

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Last week, Draw A Dot. started the Italian Divas contest with weloooooveit and so far we have received 2 high quality works. If you are an illustrator and wants to win €200, then make sure you visit this link for more information. [Read Here]

Courtesy of Simone Antonello and Peter McNierney

I am a huge fan of Nabil Nezzar's works and his recent illustration series has really blown me away. Using a black and white background to make the F/W 2013 pieces stand out is such a brilliant idea. I can't wait to see more amazing works from him in the future!  [Read Here]

Courtesy of Nabil Nezzar 

Dots[Connection]: Annual Giveaway!

This week on Draw A Dot., there is a special giveaway and I am hoping you will enter it before it's too late!

As you know, every year I collaborate with an illustrator on a holiday postcard that is inspired by a particular fashion brand's F/W collection. This year, I have teamed up with Roberto Sánchez and before we unveil the image in December, I have decided to set 10 physical postcards aside and give them to my readers. If you miss this chance, you will NEVER receive it again as this has been the tradition for the past 3 years. If you want a piece of Draw A Dot. history, make sure you enter this easy giveaway by Sunday!

Below are the 3 cards I have created with 3 illustrators in the past years and if you have a pair a good eyes, you can catch a glimpse of the 2013 Holiday Card. Again, I recommend you enter this giveaway as soon as possible, because I can promise you will regret about it if you miss this chance!

Art[s]ense: Ego Rodriguez

This week on Swide, I have switched gears and decided to feature a great portrait artist.

Ego Rodriguez is well known for his male portraits. He has this specific edge that his colour combination of each piece is always so memorable and refreshing. Aside from portraits, he also likes to illustrate surreal Victorian style characters. These, my friends, are hidden gems!

Please visit Swide for my feature on Ego and Draw A Dot. for my personal remarks.

Dots[Connection]: Fantasy Time!

It's time for your weekly Draw A Dot. recap!

The princesses from the Adventure Time are huge in the fashion illustration world because many illustrators are trying to dress them up in high fashion pieces. Here is one of them I found on Maelle's latest collaboration site, Confetti. [Read Here]

Courtesy of Maelle Rajoelisolo

Kitty Wong is one of my latest discoveries and recently she has published a series on Dazed Digital. I like the images a lot because each one actually has a story line attached to it. Can't wait to see this talent shines in the international fashion illustration scene!  [Read Here]

Courtesy of Kitty Wong 

Dots[Connection]: The Royals

Here is your weekly recap on Draw A Dot.!

This week, I released the 3rd illustration piece of my collaboration with JSK. The Susu girls have travelled to Milan this time and seems like they are having a very good time! The next stop? You will find it out soon! [Read Here]

Courtesy of JSK

The last part of the Dolce & Gabbana F/W 2013 illustration project is finally on Swide and it is all about the red cardinals. I like this concept a lot and both artists have blown my mind with their awesome creations! [Read Here]

Courtesy of Foivi Spyridonos

Art[s]ense: Dolce & Gabbana F/W 2014 Illustration Project Part 4

The Dolce & Gabbana F/W 2014 illustration project has finally come to an end and for the last part, I have invited Artaksiniya and Foivi Spyridonos to illustrate this particular series. The topic for them is to illustrate their version of red cardinals of the Dolce & Gabbana religion. The results are stunning and you need to visit Swide to read the entire story. Also, please visit Draw A Dot. for my personal remarks.

Dots[Connection]: The Surface of Toronto Fashion Week Part 4

On Day 4 of this amazing project with Microsoft, Lisa Nishimura went solo and illustrated 3 fashion shows. Her style has clearly evolved and the illustrations are very different than her Monday ones. Below are some of my favourites and you can visit Draw A Dot. to see the entire series.

Soia & Kyo

Caitlin Power

Rudsak

Courtesy of Lisa Nishimura 

Dots[Connection]: New York Fashion Week!

It's time for the weekly Draw A Dot. recap! This week, you are going to see some amazing New York Fashion Week S/S 2014 illustrations!

Shamekh's works have always been on my radar and this week when he started to post NYFW illustrations on his facebook page, his works just completely captured my heart. This Oscar de la Renta piece is probably one of my favourite works from him to date. [Read Here]

Courtesy of Shamekh

Hello Claire was at the New York Fashion Week this week and I am very impressed by her live runway sketches. You may find these illustrations to look very simple, but they actually capture the main elements of the outfits. I recommend you to take a detail look at her illustrations! [Read Here]

Courtesy of HelloClaire 

Don't forget to check out my latest collaboration with William Blower on the Givenchy Elements series. This time, we present you the S/S 2014 collection!