I'm always fascinated by fashion illustrations. Maybe its because what I can't describe with words, illustrators can show with their sketches. I recently came across the illustrations of Eric Antos when his new pieces showed up on my Facebook news feed. Facebook can often be a great place to find inspiration and the most talented of people. This freelance illustrator and designer has some of the most expressive and interesting fashion illustrations that are clearly above the cusp. Not to mention that in all his sketches, he includes his favorite models, including Iris Strubegger. Antos loves that "her presence is so strong. She radiates a strong confidence that is immense. She is truly a kind individual as well, which is so significant, sometimes fashion lacks true human compassion."
Yet, lack of compassion is no where near Eric's radar. He is most empathetic to the female consumer mentioning that "there is such an incredible array of women who buy garments in the luxury market - many houses don't seem to understand that when they approach fit, so it's a goal [of mine] to make pieces that are conscious of the body - tailored but not overly-worked."
Although the designer doesn't see himself releasing a collection until a few years from now, he has a strong direction on his aesthetic. "Hybrid seems to be the word I think of most when designing, as in a single piece is a hybrid of many garment elements. Hyper-modern sportswear is generally the goal." The detail in Eric's work is what really sets him apart. Being able to see the zippers, construction and even the fabrics that will be used in future collections is what it so exciting. More importantly, its what makes me want to wear and buy everything that he sketches.
