# Elegant Haute Sketches The Fashion Illustrations of Self-Taught Artist Nuno DaCosta By Armida Ascano | Published 2010-10-19 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nuno-dacosta References: [trendland.net](http://trendland.net/2010/10/18/nuno-dacosta-fashion-illustrations/) & [illustrationweb](http://www.illustrationweb.com/illustrators/home_large.asp?artist_id=3392) Nuno DaCosta is a self taught illustrator whose work has been featured in various [fashion publications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciaga-by-demna). The London-born Nuno DaCosta has his skill down pact, especially for someone who is self-taught. The inventive illustrator renders his works in [winsome watercolor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlo-and-kenshi-yonezu), then scans and re-touches the pieces digitally. The result is a vibrant, vivid body of work that simply screams elegance. Ultimately, the work of Nuno DaCosta captures the rich, luxurious and fascinating feel of fashion. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Fashion Illustration:** Opportunities for using technology to create stunning digital illustrations in the fashion industry. - **Self-taught Artists:** Opportunities to support and develop the skills of self-taught artists in the fashion industry. - **Watercolor Art:** Opportunities to incorporate the use of watercolor art in the fashion industry for elegant and unique designs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Opportunities for high-end fashion designers to incorporate unique illustrations in their designs. - **Publishing:** Opportunities to use fashion illustration in magazines, books and other publications. - **Education:** Opportunities to offer courses and programs for self-taught artists to develop their skills in the fashion industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainably-Focused Experimental Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-fashion-collection.md) - [Body Artwork-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-tattoo.md) - [Artistic Dress NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unwearable-dresses.md) - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Luxury Fashion Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-fashion-sculpture.md) - [Fashion Recap Artful Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fashion-in-2023.md) - [Brazilian Craft-Inspired Handmade Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vero-25.md) - [Graphic Motif Textiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-jacquard.md)