Australia native Kelly Smith’s artwork has been featured in Vogue AU and Vice US, among others. Her delicate, romantic portraits and fashion illustrations are inspired by contemporary fashion designers such as Stella McCartney, John Galliano, Mulberry, Roberto Cavalli, Zac Posen, and Nina Ricci. Smith also names actress Marion Cotillard and fashion icon Mary Kate Olsen as inspirations.
Prints of Kelly Smith’s illustrations can be purchased on Etsy, and she’s currently exhibiting her first works with pencil directly onto canvas at Gallery 696.
What's Driving This Trend
- Romantic Fashion Illustrations
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Who This Affects Most
- Art and Design
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- Fashion
- Disruptive innovation opportunities include incorporating illustrations into fashion campaigns and exploring partnerships with artists for unique collaborations.
- E-commerce
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