Selected by Tina Bowen

Etre

EtreA famous fashion illustrator for over 75 years. His glamour style has inspired other designers.

He also designed costumes for the

theatre, opera, ballet and cinema.

On his death in 1990, he was hailed

as the "prince of the music hall" and “ a mirror of fashion for 75

years".

His design work showed the

elegance and fun of the early

20th century, when luxury goods and high fashion were becoming big business.

Etre

Magazine covers for Harpers Bazaar 1920 – 30’s

www.erte.com

His drawings, particularly for the American glossy fashion magazine Harper's Bazaar where very popular and influenced other designers and artists.

Examples of Etre illustration work.

Pupils’ work inspired by Erte

Pupils’ work inspired by Erte

Pupils’ work inspired

by Erte

Pupils’ work inspired by Erte