In this ongoing class, students will sketch a new themed design every week. Each week is charged as a subscription on Sunday mornings. Students can join or leave the series any week. Though prior attendance and knowledge of the subject is not required to attend, it is highly recommended that students take our Beginners Fashion Fundamentals to benefit most effectively from this class.
https://outschool.com/classes/fashion-design-semester-art-series-fashion-illustration-fundamentals-vg3ZEkCs ).

Students will illustrate designer sketches like the runway looks. We will start with the foundation layer, then add patterns, prints and embellishments. Students will focus on learning the basics of clothing detail drawing in terms of textile characteristics, how to illustrate florals and patterns, how to render textures like glitter, shine, leather, and matte finishes, how various types of fabric fold and move differently, and how to apply such knowledge to properly draw the clothed body.

Once they built a solid foundation and keep practicing, they will be able to create a multitude of unique styles of their own and use variations of croquis templates to design for different body types and sizes. Classes are highly interactive and students will have the opportunity to socialize and share their ideas in a fun and upbeat environment. It is a perfect fan-based social for students to meet other fashion hobbyists who would aspire to be future fashion designers, costume designers or fashion illustrators.

** Please note this class will not draw the croqui during class. A croqui template will be posted under the "Classroom" page for the students to trace out before class. We will focus on the styling and design, clothing illustration and idea sharing to promote self-expression, reflection, and creative thinking under an engaging learner-directed atmosphere.

1:1 Private Class option: We offer one-on-one private tutoring on custom topics and skill levels tailored to learners' individual preferences. Please message us directly for details.

SCHEDULE

February & March - London Fashion Week: Romantic Florals and Pastels
December
Week Starting 1/29 - Eudon Choi: Dusty blue satin maxi slip dress with jewel neckline, ruching down the torso, ending in a pleated flowy skirt. White canvas ballet flats. 
Week Starting 2/5 - Sinead O’Dwyer: Powder blue sheer maxi dress with halter neckline, matching blue charmeuse leggings with corset pattern on thighs. Black clog mule sandals. 
Week Starting 2/12 - Paul Costelloe: Aqua mini A-line dress, with gold embroidered brocade zippered vest, and double layered boxy pleated skirt. Off-white canvas pumps. Gold and pearl cuff bracelets and matching earrings. 
Week starting 2/19 - Simone Rocha: Mint green sheer overlay shift dress with floral ribbon applique. Black silk ribbons on the neckline. Mint leather handbag. Black be-jeweled crocs. (No Class on 12/24)
Week starting 2/26 - Bora Aksu: Light blue taffeta baby doll dress with bell-shaped sleeves, floral gold embroidery, white Peter pan collar, and layered with a lace underskirt. White lace stockings, and gold open-toe shoes. Sheer pale blue opera gloves with gold embroidery.

March
Week starting 3/14 - Holzweiler: Sage green floral tie-front bell-sleeved, waist-length duster in airy chiffon fabric. Cream crocheted top and matching mini skirt. Floral wide-leg pants with exposed salvage stitching. Cream fringe clutch bag. 
Week Starting 3/11 - Yuhan Wang: Light green A-line dress with line-drawn animal patterns, puffed sleeves, and bouffant gathered skirt. Matching white lace gloves and stockings. Blue lace ribbon bow around the neck secured with a silver floral pin. Black patent leather pumps.  
Week Starting 3/18 - Erdem: Eggshell and Prussian blue roses print on a white base cotton day dress, classic silhouette with a defined waist and straight skirt. Bodice with drooped exaggerated sleeves, ruching bandeau across the bust.Prussian blue silk flats with ribbon details. 
Week Starting 3/25 - Ahluwalia: Sky blue jacquard button-up shirt with long sleeves and subtle pattern weave. Sky blue silk pencil skirt with side stitched split embellished with black flowers. Mid-calf denim and brown leather boots.

April & May - Milan Fashion Week: Power Stripes, Fringes & Feathers
April
Week starting 4/1 - Prada: Black velvet button up jacket with silver floral embellishments, and elongated sleeve cuffs. Silver fringed sequin mini skirt. Black bucket bag with matching Chelsea boots.
Week starting 4/8 - Blumarine: White fringed top with flower applique. White cotton Capri-length pants. White feathered angel wings.
Week starting 4/15 - Andreadamo: Dark mauve tiered bandage dress with horizontal raw strips throughout. White wide-strapped chunky sandals and white framed sunglasses.
Week starting 4/22 - Bottega Veneta: Bold green, black, brown and white striped tea-length dress, with wide turtleneck collar and large sleeves, fringe edge at bottom of the skirt. Black patent leather boots. Matching green knit tote bag.
Week starting 4/29 - Roberto Cavalli: Fuschia and pink tie-dyed georgette pixie dress with a v-shaped neckline and playful fabric streamers. Matching pink tie-dyed scarf and metallic pink platform pumps.

May
Week starting 5/6 - Fendi: Brown silk and viscose knit dress featuring a combination of color block insets in blue, white and orange tones. Fitted silhouette with front thigh split. Matching clutch purse. Ivory leather gloves. Simple bronze high heel.
Week starting 5/13 - Alberta Ferretti: Champagne gold silk halter-neck dress, layers of fringe run vertically throughout the dress ending in a loose floor-length fringe skirt. Banded knot detail around the waist. Gold strappy sandals and matching stud earrings.
Week starting 5/20 - Ferragamo: Black silk, body-hugging dress with a leg-baring high-low hemline and halter neck. Side ruching leads into a fine floor-length fringe detail. Black strappy high heels. Stud Earrings.
Week Starting 5/27 - Roberto Cavalli: Pink feather print, maxi dress featuring layers of frilly strips, a side slit, long sleeves and a deep lace-up V neckline. Matching gloves and neck scarf. Pink handbag with exaggerated fringe details.

June & July– New York Fashion Week: Modern Sheers & Leathers
June
Week Starting 6/3 – Christian Siriano: Peach abstract, tulle, wide-leg trouser pantsuit with textured patterns, and ruffled bolero style top. 
Week Starting 6/10 -  Ralph Lauren: Gold-toned silk lamé polo top featuring a spread collar, front buttons, short sleeves, and a metallic sheen. Black embellished tulle maxi skirt. Wide black leather belt. 
Week Starting 6/17 – Kim Shui: Light green embroidered V-neck button-up blazer with sheer sleeves. Matching lace skirt with ribbon embellishments. Bright blue strappy sandals and earrings. 
Week Starting 6/24 – LaQuan Smith: Purple leather bomber jacket jumpsuit, with matching purple spandex leggings. Silver strappy sandals. 

July
Week Starting 7/1 - Jason Wu: Monochrome brocade high-neck kaftan style jacket. Long, black, tulle skirt. Black strappy sandals.  
Week Starting 7/8 – The Blonds: Silver vinyl corset with pink glitter embellishments and iridescent organza ruffles along the front, and hips. Thigh-high pink sparkling stiletto boots. Single crescent moon diamond earring. 
Week Starting 7/15 – Sami Miro: Black leather jacket with open front and padded shoulders. 
Mesh high neck blouse. Warped asymmetrical leather mini skirt. Black leather pumps. 
Week Starting 7/22-  Alejandro Gómez Palomo: Ivory white dress with tonal floral appliques along the shoulders and skirt end. Semi-sheer fabrication, with embroidered patterns throughout. Tall white leather boots with white stockings. Knuckle duster rings. 
Week Starting 7/29 (tentative) - Prabal Gurung: Asymmetrical neckline top with one draped shoulder sleeve, and diagonal flare. Sheer bronze plissé maxi skirt. Open-toed gold platform heels.

December & January: Paris Fashion Week: Metallic Shimmers & Drapes
December
Week Starting 11/27: Alexander McQueen: Gunmetal silver sculpted bustier corset with exaggerated hips. Beaded gunmetal silver fringe skirt. Matching silver boots. 
Week Starting 12/4: Isabel Marant: Shimmering silver sequined shift dress with short sleeves. Black strappy high heels.
Week Starting 12/11: Louis Vuitton: Bronze and black, shift dress in a metallic plissè material. Sheer neutral patterned cowl neck top. Rubix cube purse and asymmetrical cut out oxford heels.   
Week Starting 12/18: Chanel: Sequined sheath dress with gold focus around the waist surrounded by dark silver. Golden chain belt. White linen mary-janes with black bow. 
Week Starting 12/25: Schiaparelli: Ivory white luxe satin top with open eyelet detail and ruching. Matching grecian style draped skirt. Knee high open toe black leather boots. Fringed arm cuffs and round golden clutch. Black headscarf and oversized sculpted gold earrings. 

January
Week Starting 1/1: Miu Miu: Shimmering gold drop waist mini dress made of metallic lurex lame fabric. Canvas tote bag with leather handles, matching leather clog shoes. Thin gold framed glasses.  
Week Starting 1/8: Isabel Marant : Solid black halter neckline top with shimmering black and silver sequined tulip skirt. Black strappy high heels.
Week Starting 1/15: Paco Rabanne: Silver chainmail mini dress with golden chain fringe. 
Tall silver gladiator boots with golden fringe.
Week Starting 1/22: Vivienne Westwood: Silver semi-sheer, lamè wrap dress with dolman sleeves, draped and tucked asymmetrical skirt. Under the knee boots with diamond patterns. Silver headwrap. Chunky silver crossbody chain.
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Please read below for frequently-asked questions on our policies:

Mandatory Video Check-In
Video check-in is mandatory for safety purposes per Outschool policy. Students are required to have their cameras on to allow the teacher to check in and verify each learner. After check-in, students have the option of either turning off their camera or leaving it on, whatever is their preference. Younger learners are highly encouraged to leave their cameras on.

Missed Classes & Refunds
All our classes are backed by the ‘Limited’ refund policy. Parents may withdraw up to a week before class starts with a full refund OR within 24 hours of purchase. In the event a learner misses a class, recordings are made available in each classroom. Students are more than welcomed to reach out for any questions and share their work in the classroom.

Late/ Missed Class
All classes will begin on time as long as one learner is in the classroom. In the event that no students are in the classroom at the assigned class time, the teacher will leave a message in the classroom and exit after ten minutes of waiting per Outschool policy.

Minimum Enrollment & Class Cancellation
A minimum of two learners is required for every class to run. In the event that we have to cancel a class, parents will be notified within 24 hours of class. Learners will have the option of either transferring to a more populated section of the same class or receiving a full refund, whichever is preferred.

Technical Difficulties
In the event of class delay/ cancellations due to unforeseeable technical issues, all families will be notified and a make-up section will be posted, or a refund will be issued if a make-up class cannot be scheduled.