Bernadette Pasca takes the artistic aspect of fashion sketches to a whole new level. In fact, her "fashion sketches" are actually recent renditions of the latest fashion runway shows. She turns these haute couture looks into beautiful, muted portraits that are fit not just a fashion-lover's abode, but also the walls of an art gallery.
Bernadette Pasca might be based in Brooklyn, but she has traveled to New York, Milan, Paris and London in order to get an insider's glimpse into each cities' Fashion Week presentations. With watercolor-like precision, there is a surreal sense to Bernadette Pasca's work, making it appear as though the models are floating in midair.
Bernadette Pasca has illustrated the designs of Jil Sander, Miu Miu and Acne, and counts Christian Dior, Lizzie Fortunato and 3.1 Phillip Lim as clients.
Muted Runway Illustrations
Bernadette Pasca Paints Watercolor-Like Fashion Sketches
Trend Themes
1. Watercolor Fashion Illustrations - The trend of creating watercolor-like fashion illustrations is on the rise, providing a unique and artistic interpretation of runway fashion.
2. Fashion Week Art - The merging of art and fashion week presentations is an emerging trend, with artists like Bernadette Pasca turning high-fashion looks into beautiful portraits.
3. Surreal Fashion Illustrations - There is a growing trend of surreal fashion illustrations that create a dreamlike atmosphere, as seen in Bernadette Pasca's work where models appear to float in midair.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Illustration - The fashion illustration industry has an opportunity to embrace the trend of creating watercolor-like illustrations to offer unique and visually appealing representations of runway fashion.
2. Art Galleries - Art galleries can tap into the trend of fashion week art by showcasing works like Bernadette Pasca's to attract both art enthusiasts and fashion lovers.
3. Fashion Designers - Fashion designers have the opportunity to commission artists, such as Bernadette Pasca, to turn their runway designs into captivating and artistic illustrations that can be displayed as a form of art.