For those of you not aware of who Richard Haines is, he’s the guy sketching you from across the street. People-watching is apparently out. Sketched illustrations of cool things and stylish people is the more gratifying activity to do when you’re alone and bored. Menswear designer Richard Haines gives us a prime example with his blog “What I Saw Today.”
Having worked at some of the best menswear fashion houses, Richard Haines has acquired both a design eye and a knack for realistic illustration. This is apparent in his sketches of New York street style, which showcases everything from men on mopeds--wearing fashionably ripped denim cut-offs, of course--to people doing handstands in Central Park.
If this is something you’re gearing to do (and I’m assuming you’re not Richard Haines), it’s probably a good idea to tell the people you’re about to sketch what it is you’re doing.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Live Fashion Illustration
- Opportunity for designers to capture and showcase live fashion through illustrations.
- Street Style Sketching
- Growing trend of capturing street style through sketches, providing a unique perspective on fashion.
- Realistic Fashion Illustration
- Increasing demand for realistic fashion illustrations as a form of artistic expression.
Sectors Adopting This
- Fashion Design
- Disruptive innovation opportunities in incorporating live fashion illustration into design processes.
- Street Style Photography
- Potential for street style photographers to collaborate with illustrators for a fresh approach to documenting fashion.
- Art and Illustration
- Opportunities for artists and illustrators to expand their portfolio by incorporating realistic fashion sketches.
