# Romantic Fashion Illustrations Delicate Artwork Inspired by Contemporary Designers and Pop Icons By Rafael Srur Guarilha | Published 2009-02-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pastel-colors-and-romance-kelly-smith-delicate-fashion-illustrations References: [kjsdesign.blogspot](http://www.kjsdesign.blogspot.com/) & [birdyandme.au](http://www.birdyandme.com.au/) 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](http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5220034), and she’s currently exhibiting her first works with pencil directly onto canvas at [Gallery 696](http://www.myspace.com/gallery696). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Romantic Fashion Illustrations:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include integrating technology into fashion illustrations and exploring collaborations with contemporary designers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** Opportunities for disruptive innovation include using new materials and techniques in artwork and exploring digital platforms for art sales. - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include incorporating illustrations into fashion campaigns and exploring partnerships with artists for unique collaborations. - **E-commerce:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include utilizing online platforms for art sales and leveraging social media for marketing and promotion. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Timelessly Charming Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mi-amor-collection.md) - [Romantic Resort Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kallmeyer-resort-2026-collection.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Whimsical Spring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025.md) - [Hand-Painted Wallpaper Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sylvan.md) - [Hand-Painted Watercolor Prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emma-webster.md) - [Dreamy Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frankies-bikinis-keepsakes-collection.md) - [Intricate Bridal Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heli-kalkstein.md) - [Artist-Approved Intricate Wallpaper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/printed-decors.md)