Celebrating one of the fashion world's foremostillustrators and art directors and his provocativeblending of erotica with fashion.Known for erotica and romantic fashion illustration and for blending them to highlight the eroticism heconsiders inherent in fashion François Berthoud isrecognized as one of the most original illustrators ofhis time. His painstakingly produced, meticulouslyarranged linocuts and his expressive drip paintingshave graced Vogue, Numéro, Visionaire, Interview,and other leading magazines as well as the world'smost sought-after brands including Yves Saint Laurent,Bulgari, Chanel, Givenchy, Sonia Rykiel, and Prada.Emerging in the '80s, Berthoud has a distinct stylethat was championed by the legendary Anna Piaggi,who said that while he illustrates fashion in anapparently formal and decorative way, in reality heanalyzes his subject in depth and with an elegantsense of detachment before re-creating it in his atelier-laboratory . He experiences fashion with a sharpsense of irony and a visual culture rooted in concep-tual art. But his style is totally now! Showcasing over30 years of work, this handsome volume culminateswith an illuminating conversation with the designer,making it unique in the study of Berthoud as acultural and artistic icon.