If you've been following the blog awhile, then you
may have remembered my initial post a while back about an amazing gift that I
received about fashion design. This time, I am honoured to collaborate with Fashionary to share with you two of their
menswear editions of the Fashionary sketchbook. This book is so much more than a sketchbook, it's an undeniably helpful notebook filled with necessary information that an aspiring designer or any fashion artist can use.

Things To Love: Fashionary is incredibly detailed—it’s equipped with areas for quick sketches, spec sheets, and drawing fashion figures. But, there’s also pattern layout, and concept and line presentation layout inspiration. The brilliant bonus though, is the attached pocket in the back of the book where you can keep swatches, drawing tools, and other items, etc.
The book lends itself to be very valuable, even to the seasoned fashion designer. To be honest, it had been far too long since my last sketching sessions, so I decided to give it a
go and create a few very rough sketches, and grab inspiration from the past. You can be
certain that I will keep at this with stern discipline for a bit, and who knows, I might even
get back to designing again one day.


Take a look at their booklet styles. One of my
favourites is the pocketsize hologram set (above), “Fashionary Neon Light,” as well as
the exclusively designed version for the V&A museum.
Fashionary, initially started in 2009, as an individual project
dedicated to provide efficiency to designers and fashion enthusiasts. It evolved
into a fashion sketchbook line—today, the books are still serving the fashion
masses.
In the Fashionary book, there is everything from insightful
fashion data (laundry labels and industry dates) to useful technical
terminology (in the attached fashion dictionary). It's a mere table of contents for a designer, preparing you with some essential elements for developing
a visual collection, from concept to all materials used. And, as a former designer myself, I can assure
you that having this book would have been astounding for my fellow peers and I during our humble beginnings.
Things To Love: Fashionary is incredibly detailed—it’s equipped with areas for quick sketches, spec sheets, and drawing fashion figures. But, there’s also pattern layout, and concept and line presentation layout inspiration. The brilliant bonus though, is the attached pocket in the back of the book where you can keep swatches, drawing tools, and other items, etc.
The book lends itself to be very valuable, even to the seasoned fashion designer. To be honest, it had been far too long since my last sketching sessions, so I decided to give it a
go and create a few very rough sketches, and grab inspiration from the past. You can be
certain that I will keep at this with stern discipline for a bit, and who knows, I might even
get back to designing again one day.
What do you think of Fashionary?
Which book would you be interested in?
The goods: Sketchbook A4 (Mens), and Neon Light set(3)-Courtesy of Fashionary. Shop sketchbooks here. Artwork/sketches by Madison, other images courtesy of www.fashionary.org. *All opinions expressed are my own.

This notebook is a real must have!!! I want it!
ReplyDeleteHi Madison! Congrats on this collaboration! I didnt know about Fashionary but I think it must be a staple book for all the designers at the beginning. You are so good on sketching, you should start to create them as you are really great!:) Many kisses! xo
ReplyDeleteYou used to draw in the past? That's cool! Those books are lovely. I really like the idea of the attached pocket in the back of the book! I liek the pocketsize hologram set as well. Have a great day!
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Congrats on this collaboration!
ReplyDeleteWow!! I really want one of those book, are super!!
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This is really cool, love the concept a lot :))) Hope you have a sweet day doll xx
ReplyDeleteMadison, you are just too talented! Love love love your sketches:)
ReplyDeleteWow, those are amazing - I really love them!
ReplyDeleteCourtney ~ Sartorial Sidelines
An attractive and useful book for designers (I like the name Fashionary too) How clever to include a pocket for swatches. Great sketches - designing must be so rewarding.
ReplyDeleteChe belli che sono, molto originali.
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Congrats for this collaboration Madison! I didnt know about Fashionary but I think it's a must for all the designers at the beginning. You are so good on sketching!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on this collaboration! I didnt know about Fashionary but I think it must be a staple book for all the designers at the beginning. You are so good on sketching, you should start to create them as you are really great!:) Many kisses! xo
Oh wow... I don't think I'd be using one because it's just not something I do or good at, but what a helpful book! x
ReplyDeleteOMG these are totally awesome and worth checking out soon....thanks for sharing Madison!!
ReplyDeleteRebecca
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Great collaboration Madison! These sketchbooks look like they'd be super helpful for beginning designers and fashion students. And it's cool that it got you back into sketching again :)
ReplyDeleteRowena @ rolala loves
Mein Glückwunsch zu dieser Kooperation. Liebe Madison, du hast aber auch Talent. Die Skizzen sind fantastisch.
ReplyDeleteHi hun, hope you have been well….Its been so hectic with work and studies recently so I had to take a break from blogging. I will try to get back to it when I have some free time. Missed reading your posts…Have a great week. You can find me at frillsandthrills@hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteThis is so so so cool! Love your sketches!
ReplyDeleteCool collab and the concept is great!
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Absolutely in love with this pics!!! Fantastic collaboration!!
ReplyDeleteKisses!!
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I lovelove the sketchbooks - so perfect!!
ReplyDeletexx
such talent you have!! what a great gift for designers. and yes, start doing it again!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful sketches and the book covers are lovely too.
ReplyDeleteWow congrats for this collaboration!!! nice sketches!!!
ReplyDeleteHave a good week!!!!!:)))
Besos, desde España, Marcela♥
Liebe Madison, das ist eine tolle Kooperation, herzlichen Glückwunsch! Ich habe noch nie davon gehört, aber die Idee gefällt mir sehr :) Ich wünsche Dir viel Spaß und eine gute Zusammenarbeit und ich bin auch begeistert von den Skizzen, wow, was Du alles kannst!
ReplyDeleteAlles Liebe von Rena
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Thanks Mahshid!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much!
ReplyDeleteHi Lilli, I'm glad that you liked this collab., thank you for your kind comment.xx :)
ReplyDeleteThank you! :-)
ReplyDeleteYes, the books are wonderful & very helpful. Thank you for reading!
ReplyDeleteThanks miss b, I use mine for holding swatches, but you can definitely use it for holding other items.
ReplyDeleteYes,hehe! I used to be a menswear designer & tailor, it's been a long while since I have properly drawn or sketched. :)
ReplyDeleteLiebe Cla, Vielen Dank! Das war ein Lieblings mode Zusammenarbeit. Haben Sie eine gute Woche! :-)
ReplyDelete/Madison x
Thanks Mira. I'm happy that you liked this collab, I am thrilled to be apart of this, as well as getting back to sketching. Vielen Dank! Ich wünsche Dir einen guten Start in das Wochenende.
ReplyDeleteLG, Madison xoxo
Thanks Cheryl! :-)
ReplyDelete:) Thanks Elle, I will try!
ReplyDeleteOkay dear, Enjoy your time away from blogging, we all need a break from time to time. Wishing you a peaceful holiday. xx /Madison
ReplyDeleteYes, it's very helpful ... mostly for people interested in design or already in fashion design.
ReplyDeleteGrazie, bella!
ReplyDeleteCiao! / Madison
Thanks dear.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Pilar! I'm so glad that you liked the post and photos.
ReplyDeleteHi Alessia, you are so sweet! thank you for your kind words. xx
ReplyDeleteDefinitely worth checking out. Thanks Rebecca.
ReplyDeleteLiebe Rena, Danke! Sie sind sehr süß! :) Es ist viele Jahre her, seit Zeichnung der Praxis. Aber ich bin glücklich, wieder zu bekommen, wieder zu arbeiten. hehe. Ich wünsche Dir ein sehr schönes Wochenende!
ReplyDeleteAlles Liebe,
Madison xx
Amazing illustrations and post!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI love the blue one! What an interesting post, love looking at all the sketches.
ReplyDeletexx Hélène
www.FashionOverReason.com
These fashion sketchbooks look so wonderful and really are a great tool to create a masterpiece! The pocket sized hologram set is my favotire as it would be perfect to take anywhere and it looks so cool!
ReplyDeleteRebecca
www.winnipegstyle.ca
Thank you, Hélène!
ReplyDeleteFirstly - WOW - look at your sketches! This makes me want to pull open my own sketch books immediately. And secondly, what a brilliant and beautifully realised idea those Fashionary sketchbooks are. I Love the attention to practical details, such as the pockets.
ReplyDeleteThank you Rebecca! I loved the inside pocket as well.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much Roz for your sweet comment. I also loved the inside pocket details. Such a smart way to hold your art tools and other bits on-the-go!
ReplyDeleteIt looks very cool! So fun to see your sketches! The V&A version looks fabulous! I hope you had a wonderful summer Madison...I am finally back blogging again ~ missed you!!
ReplyDeletexo Mary Jo
Thanks so much for your comment Mary Jo. Glad to hear that you're back to blogging, looking forward to visiting your space.
ReplyDelete/Madison xx
These are awesome sketches. Great collabo! :)
ReplyDeleteAlles Liebe Schwester..
xoxo
missymayification.blogspot.co.uk
Thank you! :)
ReplyDeletethese are simply amazing...and this books seems like a useful one to have! It is always helpful to learn a few tricks of the trade, get ideas and simply to learn more about fashion illustrations.
ReplyDeleteYou really have a talent for portraying clothes, when I see them on your sketches, I can totally visualize them...and yet your drawings are quite arty.
I also enjoyed your youtube video, it was fun seeing so much of your works in one place. Do share with us whatever you do in the future.