A Girl In a Red Gown ( Fashion illustration of the day)

Today I'm sharing a new fashion illustration with you. The medium is watercolour and markers on paper. The illustration depicts a girl wearing a red gown. I made this fashion illustration with the Chinese New Year in mind. I love the symbolism behind the colour red, so a red gown was a must. Another thing I love is this kind of dramatic and glam design, I mean what lady doesn't like over the top gowns with lots of details? This kind of dresses are enough to make us feel like princesses and queens, and we all need that once in a while.  This red gown also has flare (transparent) sleeves because I've been really into flare style lately. 


I wouldn't mind owing a dress like this one. Maybe I'll make it some day.  Who knows? Lately my eye wonders everything I pass by a textile/fabric shop. I'm always tempted to go in and buy tons of materials and fabrics, but I won't do that until I'm certain that I can commit to it. Making a dress is a very time-consuming process and I hate being wasteful so I will only buy a material if I'm certain that I will be able to make something out of it. Are you the same way? Anyhow, originally I planned to share this fashion illustration at the start of the Lunar year this Friday but I wasn't able to do it. I hope I'm not too late to wish you a Happy Lunar/Chinese Year. Thank you for reading. Have a lovely week everyone!

Comments

  1. Unknown19 February 2018 at 00:53

    This red gown is amazing! You are so talented!

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  2. Anna and Klaudia19 February 2018 at 01:46

    OMG!! It's really beautiful :)

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  3. MayLoveFashion19 February 2018 at 02:48

    Very beautiful, I love the colors!

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  4. Jules on the moon19 February 2018 at 06:37

    Ma è bellissima!!

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  5. Gabrielle19 February 2018 at 06:50

    What a beautiful illustration! I love when you create layers upon layers on detail Ivana, both on and off the page - the 3D effect you give your work makes it such a treat to come and see on your blog :) I love your idea of making this dress, what a fun idea! I wish I had that skill as there are so many dresses I'd love to create to wear myself haha - perhaps I'll start learning?! You would lovely in this dramatic red dress, I'm sure :) Have a lovely week!

    aglassofice.com x

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    1. Ivana Split20 February 2018 at 08:06

      thank you, it's always fun to play with a 3D effect.

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  6. Daniel Poon19 February 2018 at 07:38

    Nice post!

    Daniel x

    The Daniel Originals | Instagram: danielpoonvignez

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  7. Dressed With Soul19 February 2018 at 07:54

    Dear Ivana, yes, this is a perfect dress for Chinese New Year and like you I would love to own such a dress! It is red - and I know, we both love red :) The illustration turned out wonderful and I see again how talented you are <3
    xx from Bavaria/Germany, Rena
    www.dressedwithsoul.com

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  8. Selvaggia Capizzi19 February 2018 at 08:18

    Ma lo sai che voglio questo vestito???? E' bellissimo davvero!
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  9. Carolina Vega19 February 2018 at 08:55

    so beautiful! love it

    kisses
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  10. Kasztanowy Domek19 February 2018 at 09:15

    Lovely:)
    Happy new week!

    xxBasia

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    1. Ivana Split20 February 2018 at 08:12

      I can't open your blog. Have you changed your settings to private?

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  11. the chilicool19 February 2018 at 09:39

    Stupenda!
    Alessia
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    Kiss

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  12. Rostrose19 February 2018 at 10:18

    Oh WOW, what a robe, dearest Ivana! BEAUTIFUL!!!
    Hugs from here, Traude

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  13. Oksana Zolotukhina19 February 2018 at 10:49

    Amazing illustration. I love this red dress.

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  14. Shireen L. Platt19 February 2018 at 12:38

    What a stunning illustration and thank you for taking CNY as inspiration, Ivana! xx

    Shireen⎜Reflection of Sanity

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  15. Giada Space Beauty19 February 2018 at 17:05

    Bellissimo bozzetto :)

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  16. BABALUCCIA20 February 2018 at 02:13

    Mi affascina l'abito brava Ivana
    Baci

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  17. tr3ndygirl influencer e fashion blogger20 February 2018 at 06:50

    Ivana ma wow! questo è uno dei più belli
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    buon martedì

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  18. Moscow Blogger20 February 2018 at 07:33

    Perfect scetch

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  19. Beauty Unearthly20 February 2018 at 12:49

    Gorgeous as always! xx

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  20. Jennifer Behrs17 March 2018 at 04:22

    very cool stuff my dear! this outfit reminds me on my latest dress i showed on my blog - nice.

    hugs
    Jennifer
    https://jennifer-femininundmodisch.blogspot.de/2018/03/preischeck-so-viel-kosten-meine-looks_17.html

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  21. Unknown11 October 2018 at 00:34

    Amazing...
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