"Sixty celebrated contemporary designers, from all the major fashion capitals, showcase their artworks here, with over twenty sketches produced exclusively for this publication. From the world-famous such as Christian Lacroix, Sonia Rykiel and Yves Saint Laurent to up-and-coming visionaries including Jens Laugesen, Rodarte and Roksanda Ilincic, all the designers display artworks that are guaranteed to amaze and inspire. Whether the drawings are refined and elegant, cartoon-like and colourful, or edgy andgraphic, they highlight the unique creative impulse behind each designer's work and exhibit an astonishing variety of media, techniques and approaches.This book, complete with contact details and concise texts introducing each designer, allows the readera rare glimpse into the world of fashion design, and is a must-have for anyone interested in fashion or the art of illustration"--Bk. jacket.