Unlock Your Fashion Design Potential
Master the art of fashion illustration with books and video lessons!
Learn everything from sketching and fabric rendering to creating a standout portfolio for your career.
Master drawing techniques
Master the fundamentals of proportion, anatomy, and human figures to create accurate and dynamic fashion sketches.
Create a portfolio-ready collection.
Learn the art of shading and creating realistic textures, allowing you to bring fabrics to life with depth and dimension.
Turn ideas into reality.
Discover how to use markers to add vibrancy and texture to your designs, making fabrics and details pop.
What is fashion illustration
This art form allows you to visually express your concepts on paper and communicate your creative vision with confidence. You’ll learn how to create sketches that showcase collections, individual garments, or styling concepts, making your work stand out in collaboration with brands, designers, and publications.
Bridge creative ideas with professional execution, adding an artistic touch to your presentation.
Express your concepts on paper and share your vision with the world.
Why Draw by Hand?

Traditional hand-drawn illustrations, on the other hand, allow you to bring your ideas to life instantly, capturing the raw essence of your concepts without distractions. This timeless approach is often the most intuitive and effective way to translate imagination into impactful, authentic visuals.

Other contemporary tools like 3D modelling, Illustrator, and AI offer incredible possibilities, but they can overwhelm your creative flow.

Communicate your design ideas

Develop design

Present collections

Enhance marketing and editorial storytelling

Build a professional portfolio

MEET YOUR MENTOR
Elena Astakhova

"Every student possesses unique talent, and my goal is to help you unlock your potential and bring your creative vision to life.

Mentor & Designer: Over 10 years of experience in fashion, guiding 100+ students to success.
Author: Three award-winning books, including "Draw Like a Fashion Designer."
Collaborations: Ralph Lauren, Dior, Chanel, H&M, Zara, and more.
Mission: Empowering aspiring designers to bring their ideas to life.
What Our Students Say
  • I struggled with a constant fear of the blank page. I had so many amazing ideas in my head, but I couldn’t seem to express them clearly. It was frustrating—every time I tried to start, I didn’t know where to begin, and it stopped me from creating my own collection.
    Aafter completing the course I no longer faced that overwhelming feeling of being stuck. The course helped me break through the barriers, teaching me how to bring my ideas to life with confidence. I now have a clear path to express my vision, and I’m finally ready to start my own collection without hesitation.
    Vladimir Dagterev
    Fashion Designer
  • I’ve always loved drawing and fashion, and I wanted to find a way to turn my passion into a career. My goal was to become a fashion illustrator and work on fashion events. After completing the course with mentorship, I’ve significantly upgraded my skills and recently made my first contact with Lancôme! This is incredibly exciting!
    The course mentor truly understands the challenges we face and provides valuable guidance that helped me build a strong foundation.


    Sophia Reynolds
    Aspiring Fashion Illustrator
  • I was exploring the idea of becoming a fashion designer and simply wanted to give it a try.
    But this journey completely took me over! With Elena's guidance, I was able to create a professional portfolio that ultimately landed me my first internship. This course has been truly inspiring and transformative.
    Dmitry Rovel
    Fashion designer
  • As an atelier manager, I’ve found that sometimes the best way to communicate with a customer and team is through a quick sketch. This course has been invaluable in helping me get immediate feedback from my customers.
    The modules were detailed yet easy to follow, equipping me with new skills and a fresh perspective on illustrating fabrics. One of the biggest challenges I faced was drawing folds and adding colours, but the course showed me how to overcome these hurdles. Now, I can confidently draw a sketch in just five minutes!
    Ava Mitchell
    Atelier founder
Course Modules
20 video lessons
Module 1
Module 1
Getting started
Introduction to Fashion Sketching.
Essential Tools for Fashion Designers

Module 2
Module 2
Mastering Figure Drawing
Mastering the Human Figure
Drawing the Female Profile
Female Figure in 1/3 View
Expressive Sketching: Dynamic Poses
Explore techniques to draw fluid and lively poses.
Module 3
Module 3
Garment Design and Details
How to Draw Trousers
How to Draw Sleeves
How to Draw Collars and Necklines
How to Draw Folds

Module 4
Module 4
Exploring Colour and Texture
Introduction to Colour: Marker Techniques
Drawing Faces
Drawing Sheer Fabric
Advanced Sheer Fabric Techniques
Drawing Fur
Advanced Fur Techniques

Module 5
Module 5
Mastering Fabrics and Final Refinements
Drawing Sequins
Drawing Velvet
Drawing Leather
Texture Exercises
DIGITAL BOOK
DIGITAL BOOK
Draw your fashion
Complement your practical learning with a book featuring step-by-step tutorials.

Features
Starter
Monthly
Annually
Digital Book: "Draw Your Fashion"
lifetime access
Video Couse
Module 1
All modules
Lifetime access
Figures Templates
Personalized feedback
Ready to Start Your Fashion Journey?
Take the first step towards becoming a fashion designer with our expert-led course.
Silver
  • Digital Book: "Draw Your Fashion"
  • 5-lesson online course
  • (Available for 60 days.)
$199
Join now
Gold
  • Digital Book: "Draw Your Fashion"
  • 20-lesson online course
  • (Available for 3 months.)
  • Figures Templates
$299
Join now
Platinum
  • Digital Book: "Draw Your Fashion"
  • 20-lesson online course
  • Lifetime access
  • Figures Templates
  • Personalised feedback
$399
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