If you’ve been following the blog awhile, then you
may have remembered my initial post a while back about an amazing gift that I
received about fashion design. This time, I am honoured to collaborate with Fashionary to share with you two of their
menswear editions of the Fashionary sketchbook. This book is so much more than a sketchbook, it’s an undeniably helpful notebook filled with necessary information that an aspiring designer or any fashion artist can use.
Fashionary, initially started in 2009, as an individual project
dedicated to provide efficiency to designers and fashion enthusiasts. It evolved
into a fashion sketchbook line—today, the books are still serving the fashion
masses.
In the Fashionary book, there is everything from insightful
fashion data (laundry labels and industry dates) to useful technical
terminology (in the attached fashion dictionary). It’s a mere table of contents for a designer, preparing you with some essential elements for developing
a visual collection, from concept to all materials used. And, as a former designer myself, I can assure
you that having this book would have been astounding for my fellow peers and I during our humble beginnings.
Things To Love:
Fashionary is incredibly detailed—it’s equipped with areas for quick sketches, spec sheets, and drawing fashion figures. But, there’s also pattern layout, and concept and line presentation layout inspiration. The brilliant bonus though, is the attached pocket in the back of the book where you can keep swatches, drawing tools, and other items, etc.
The book lends itself to be very valuable, even to the seasoned fashion designer. To be honest, it had been far too long since my last sketching sessions, so I decided to give it a
go and create a few very rough sketches, and grab inspiration from the past. You can be
certain that I will keep at this with stern discipline for a bit, and who knows, I might even
get back to designing again one day.
Take a look at their booklet styles. One of my
favourites is the pocketsize hologram set (above), “Fashionary Neon Light,” as well as
the exclusively designed version for the V&A museum.
What do you think of Fashionary?
Which book would you be interested in?
The goods: Sketchbook A4 (Mens), and Neon Light set(3)-Courtesy of Fashionary. Shop sketchbooks here. Artwork/sketches by Madison, other images courtesy of www.fashionary.org. *All opinions expressed are my own.
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these are simply amazing…and this books seems like a useful one to have! It is always helpful to learn a few tricks of the trade, get ideas and simply to learn more about fashion illustrations.
You really have a talent for portraying clothes, when I see them on your sketches, I can totally visualize them…and yet your drawings are quite arty.
I also enjoyed your youtube video, it was fun seeing so much of your works in one place. Do share with us whatever you do in the future.
Thank you! 🙂
These are awesome sketches. Great collabo! 🙂
Alles Liebe Schwester..
xoxo
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Thanks so much for your comment Mary Jo. Glad to hear that you're back to blogging, looking forward to visiting your space.
/Madison xx
It looks very cool! So fun to see your sketches! The V&A version looks fabulous! I hope you had a wonderful summer Madison…I am finally back blogging again ~ missed you!!
xo Mary Jo
Thank you very much Roz for your sweet comment. I also loved the inside pocket details. Such a smart way to hold your art tools and other bits on-the-go!
Thank you Rebecca! I loved the inside pocket as well.
Thank you Rebecca! I loved the inside pocket as well.
Firstly – WOW – look at your sketches! This makes me want to pull open my own sketch books immediately. And secondly, what a brilliant and beautifully realised idea those Fashionary sketchbooks are. I Love the attention to practical details, such as the pockets.
Thank you, Hélène!
These fashion sketchbooks look so wonderful and really are a great tool to create a masterpiece! The pocket sized hologram set is my favotire as it would be perfect to take anywhere and it looks so cool!
Rebecca
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I love the blue one! What an interesting post, love looking at all the sketches.
xx Hélène
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Amazing illustrations and post!!!!!
Liebe Rena, Danke! Sie sind sehr süß! 🙂 Es ist viele Jahre her, seit Zeichnung der Praxis. Aber ich bin glücklich, wieder zu bekommen, wieder zu arbeiten. hehe. Ich wünsche Dir ein sehr schönes Wochenende!
Alles Liebe,
Madison xx
Definitely worth checking out. Thanks Rebecca.
Hi Alessia, you are so sweet! thank you for your kind words. xx
Thanks so much Pilar! I'm so glad that you liked the post and photos.
Thanks dear.
Grazie, bella!
Ciao! / Madison
Yes, it's very helpful … mostly for people interested in design or already in fashion design.
Okay dear, Enjoy your time away from blogging, we all need a break from time to time. Wishing you a peaceful holiday. xx /Madison
🙂 Thanks Elle, I will try!
Thanks Cheryl! 🙂
Thanks Mira. I'm happy that you liked this collab, I am thrilled to be apart of this, as well as getting back to sketching. Vielen Dank! Ich wünsche Dir einen guten Start in das Wochenende.
LG, Madison xoxo
Liebe Cla, Vielen Dank! Das war ein Lieblings mode Zusammenarbeit. Haben Sie eine gute Woche! 🙂
/Madison x
Yes,hehe! I used to be a menswear designer & tailor, it's been a long while since I have properly drawn or sketched. 🙂
Thanks miss b, I use mine for holding swatches, but you can definitely use it for holding other items.
Yes, the books are wonderful & very helpful. Thank you for reading!
Thank you! 🙂
Hi Lilli, I'm glad that you liked this collab., thank you for your kind comment.xx 🙂
Thanks so much!
Thanks Mahshid!
Hi Lilli, I'm glad that you liked this collab., thank you for your kind comment.xx 🙂
Thanks so much!
Thanks Mahshid!
Liebe Madison, das ist eine tolle Kooperation, herzlichen Glückwunsch! Ich habe noch nie davon gehört, aber die Idee gefällt mir sehr 🙂 Ich wünsche Dir viel Spaß und eine gute Zusammenarbeit und ich bin auch begeistert von den Skizzen, wow, was Du alles kannst!
Alles Liebe von Rena
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Wow congrats for this collaboration!!! nice sketches!!!
Have a good week!!!!!:)))
Besos, desde España, Marcela♥
Beautiful sketches and the book covers are lovely too.
Liebe Madison, das ist eine tolle Kooperation, herzlichen Glückwunsch! Ich habe noch nie davon gehört, aber die Idee gefällt mir sehr 🙂 Ich wünsche Dir viel Spaß und eine gute Zusammenarbeit und ich bin auch begeistert von den Skizzen, wow, was Du alles kannst!
Alles Liebe von Rena
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Wow congrats for this collaboration!!! nice sketches!!!
Have a good week!!!!!:)))
Besos, desde España, Marcela♥
such talent you have!! what a great gift for designers. and yes, start doing it again!
I lovelove the sketchbooks – so perfect!!
xx
Beautiful sketches and the book covers are lovely too.
Absolutely in love with this pics!!! Fantastic collaboration!!
Kisses!!
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such talent you have!! what a great gift for designers. and yes, start doing it again!
I lovelove the sketchbooks – so perfect!!
xx
Cool collab and the concept is great!
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Absolutely in love with this pics!!! Fantastic collaboration!!
Kisses!!
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Cool collab and the concept is great!
http://ladyparisienne.fr/
This is so so so cool! Love your sketches!
Hi hun, hope you have been well….Its been so hectic with work and studies recently so I had to take a break from blogging. I will try to get back to it when I have some free time. Missed reading your posts…Have a great week. You can find me at frillsandthrills@hotmail.com
Mein Glückwunsch zu dieser Kooperation. Liebe Madison, du hast aber auch Talent. Die Skizzen sind fantastisch.
This is so so so cool! Love your sketches!
Great collaboration Madison! These sketchbooks look like they'd be super helpful for beginning designers and fashion students. And it's cool that it got you back into sketching again 🙂
Rowena @ rolala loves
Hi hun, hope you have been well….Its been so hectic with work and studies recently so I had to take a break from blogging. I will try to get back to it when I have some free time. Missed reading your posts…Have a great week. You can find me at frillsandthrills@hotmail.com
OMG these are totally awesome and worth checking out soon….thanks for sharing Madison!!
Rebecca
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Mein Glückwunsch zu dieser Kooperation. Liebe Madison, du hast aber auch Talent. Die Skizzen sind fantastisch.
Oh wow… I don't think I'd be using one because it's just not something I do or good at, but what a helpful book! x
Congrats for this collaboration Madison! I didnt know about Fashionary but I think it's a must for all the designers at the beginning. You are so good on sketching!
Congrats on this collaboration! I didnt know about Fashionary but I think it must be a staple book for all the designers at the beginning. You are so good on sketching, you should start to create them as you are really great!:) Many kisses! xo
Che belli che sono, molto originali.
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An attractive and useful book for designers (I like the name Fashionary too) How clever to include a pocket for swatches. Great sketches – designing must be so rewarding.
Wow, those are amazing – I really love them!
Courtney ~ Sartorial Sidelines
Great collaboration Madison! These sketchbooks look like they'd be super helpful for beginning designers and fashion students. And it's cool that it got you back into sketching again 🙂
Rowena @ rolala loves
Madison, you are just too talented! Love love love your sketches:)
This is really cool, love the concept a lot :))) Hope you have a sweet day doll xx
OMG these are totally awesome and worth checking out soon….thanks for sharing Madison!!
Rebecca
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Wow!! I really want one of those book, are super!!
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Oh wow… I don't think I'd be using one because it's just not something I do or good at, but what a helpful book! x
Congrats for this collaboration Madison! I didnt know about Fashionary but I think it's a must for all the designers at the beginning. You are so good on sketching!
Congrats on this collaboration! I didnt know about Fashionary but I think it must be a staple book for all the designers at the beginning. You are so good on sketching, you should start to create them as you are really great!:) Many kisses! xo
Congrats on this collaboration!
Che belli che sono, molto originali.
New post Oasap
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You used to draw in the past? That's cool! Those books are lovely. I really like the idea of the attached pocket in the back of the book! I liek the pocketsize hologram set as well. Have a great day!
sunandsany
An attractive and useful book for designers (I like the name Fashionary too) How clever to include a pocket for swatches. Great sketches – designing must be so rewarding.
Wow, those are amazing – I really love them!
Courtney ~ Sartorial Sidelines
Madison, you are just too talented! Love love love your sketches:)
This is really cool, love the concept a lot :))) Hope you have a sweet day doll xx
Hi Madison! Congrats on this collaboration! I didnt know about Fashionary but I think it must be a staple book for all the designers at the beginning. You are so good on sketching, you should start to create them as you are really great!:) Many kisses! xo
This notebook is a real must have!!! I want it!