The Frances Neady collection of Original Fashion Illustrations was established in 1984 to honor its namesake, an inspirational teacher of fashion illustration. The collection encompasses over a century of fashion art. Its earliest example, a watercolor by Pierre Brissaud for Gazette du Bon Ton, is dated 1913; its most recent donation is by contemporary artist Ruben Toledo. Among other stars represented in the collection are Eric (Carl Erickson), René Bouché, Dorothy Hood, George Stavrinos, and Antonio (Lopez). Donations to the collection come from artists, collectors, and industry professionals. The donated works fulfill criteria established by the Neady Collection Advisory Board, which acknowledges artists who exhibit high standards of draftsmanship and esthetic quality, demonstrate an individual approach, possess technical virtuosity, have worked for high-end magazines, stores or corporations, and have earned the admiration of their peers. The Frances Neady collection’s mission is to encourage and facilitate research by students and industry professionals in the art of fashion illustration. The collection presents a graphic record of the art’s evolution since the 1910s. In addition, it provides a vivid cultural and visual reflection of its time.
Neady Collection Advisory BoardThe Frances Neady collection of Original Fashion Illustrations was established in 1984 to honor its namesake, an inspirational teacher of fashion illustration. The collection encompasses over a century of fashion art. Its earliest example, a watercolor by Pierre Brissaud for Gazette du Bon Ton,is dated 1913; its most recent donation is by contemporary artist Ruben Toledo. Among other stars represented in the collection are Eric (Carl Erickson), René Bouché, Dorothy Hood, George Stavrinos, and Antonio (Lopez). Donations to the collection come from artists, collectors, and industry professionals. The donated works fulfill criteria established by the Neady Collection Advisory Board, which acknowledges artists who exhibit high standards of draftsmanship and esthetic quality, demonstrate an individual approach, possess technical virtuosity, have worked for high-end magazines, stores or corporations, and have earned the admiration of their peers. The Frances Neady collection’s mission is to encourage and facilitate research by students and industry professionals in the art of fashion illustration. The collection presents a graphic record of the art’s evolution since the 1910s. In addition, it provides a vivid cultural and visual reflection of its time.
Alligator purse, shoe and belt on Louis XV chair; Black and white: graphite; Signed; Client Lord & Taylor
Stavrinos, George, 1948-1990Self portrait; Black and white: pencil and gouache on gray board; Signed lower right
Pimsler, AlvinFirst of five in Amelia Earhart Series: figure on swing; Black and white: pencil rough; Signed
Lopez, Antonio, 1943-1987Second of five in Amelia Earhart Series: figure on swing; Black and white: pencil rough; Signed
Lopez, Antonio, 1943-1987Third of five in Amelia Earhart Series: figure on swing; Black and white: pencil rough; Signed
Lopez, Antonio, 1943-1987Fourth of five in Amelia Earhart Series: figure on swing; Black and white: black gouache on acetate overlay; Signed
Lopez, Antonio, 1943-1987Fifth of five in Amelia Earhart Series: figure on swing; Black and white: graphite and ink finished illustration; Signed
Lopez, Antonio, 1943-1987Back view of cropped figure in short swing coat and coolie hat; Black and white: charcoal; Signed
Nesbitt, EstaBack view of cropped figure with orange hair; Color: gouache on purple paper; Signed
Stipelman, StevenBack view of cropped figure with three sporty shoulder bags; Black and white: charcoal; Signed left center; Client Bonwit Teller
Crawford, Jay H.Back view of figure in bustled print evening gown; Black and white: charcoal; Signed
Hannett, A.T.Back view of figure in jodhpurs and plaid shirt; Color: markers and watercolor; Signed
Kapp, AnnelieseBack view of figure in print kimono dress; Black and white: charcoal and wash; Signed
Parker, BobBack view of kneeling junior figure in shorts; Black and white: charcoal; Signed
Nesbitt, EstaBack view of leaping figure in sleeveless dress; Color: pastel; Signed
Croland, DavidBackless shoe in printed fabric; Black and white: black gouache; Signed
Barrios, PedroBallet slippers and champagne flute Black and white: marker and black gouache; Signed
Barrios, PedroBathing suit figure with dripping hair; Black and white: black gouache and zip-a-tone; Signed
Barrios, PedroBeauty head and figure in flounced evening gown; Color: brushline and crayon
Stipelman, StevenBeauty head featuring makeup; Color: brushline and crayon; Signed
Stipelman, StevenBeauty head with compact and flowing hair; Black and white: charcoal; Signed left center.; Client Bonwit Teller
Crawford, Jay H.Club Monaco
Gustafson, Mats, 1951-"Comtesse de Munoz" Seated female figure on an arm chair wearing a pearl necklace, a black dress and a cloche hat; Black and white ink; Signed
Erickson, Carl"Countess Mara, New Yorker." Couple and displayed gifts (framed); Color: charcoal and watercolor; Client Countess Mara, New Yorker; Signed
Pimsler, AlvinCropped blue silhouette of figure inspired by Audrey Hepburn; Color: watercolor; Signed verso; Client Tiffany & Co., Jean Schlumberger jewelry catalogue
Gustafson, Mats, 1951-Cropped figure clutching head; Color: markers; Signed
Boyd, HarveyCropped figure in beret with glove in triangle shape; Black and white: black gouache; Signed
Barrios, PedroCropped figure in pink jacket with playing card motifs; Color: pastel; Signed
Boyd, HarveyCropped figure in ribbed sweater. Transfer from study collection; Black and white: charcoal and wash
Howard, JimCropped figure in veiled hat holding lipstick; Color: brush, watercolor and gouache; Signed "Vogue" "To Mrs. Taylor evening Paris." Signed lower left; Client Vogue Cover Sketch (Framed)
Bérard, ChristianCropped figure in veiled hat holding lipstick; Color: brush, watercolor and gouache; Signed "Vogue" "To Mrs. Taylor evening Paris." Signed lower left; Client Vogue Cover Sketch
Bérard, ChristianCropped male applying Brut cologne; Color: charcoal and oil wash on canvas board; Signed lower left
Pimsler, AlvinCropped male in formal pleated shirt tying bow tie; Black and white: marker and wash on manila paper; Client Saks Fifth Avenue
Pimsler, AlvinCropped male in suit and boater holding sunglasses; Black and white: charcoal and wash; Client Saks Fifth Avenue
Pimsler, AlvinCropped male wearing wrist watch and applying lotion; Color: charcoal and brown wash; Signed lower right
Pimsler, AlvinCropped male with mufflers and gloves; Black and white: brush and wash; Signed; Client Lord & Taylor
Herrmann, RobertCropped profile view of male shaving with disposable razor; Black and white: charcoal; Signed lower left
Pimsler, AlvinDiptych of one figure in long plaid skirt and one figure in skirt and tunic (separated); Black and white: charcoal and wash; Signed; Client Lord & Taylor
Greenhill, FredDiptych of one figure in long plaid skirt and one figure in skirt and tunic (separated); Black and white: charcoal and wash; Signed; Client Lord & Taylor
Greenhill, FredDiptych of one figure in striped resort dress and one figure in sundress; Color: brush and watercolor; Signed.
Nesbitt, EstaDiptych of one figure in striped resort dress and one figure in sundress; Color: brush and watercolor; Signed
Nesbitt, EstaDiptych of two faceless figures in full-skirted dresses; Color: brush and gouache; Signed
Nesbitt, EstaDiptych of two faceless figures in full-skirted dresses; Color: brush and gouache; Signed
Nesbitt, EstaDiptych of two heads, one applying lipstick, one with windblown hair; Black and white: graphite; Signed
Mark, MonaDiptych of two heads, one applying lipstick, one with windblown hair; Black and white: graphite; Signed
Mark, MonaEight heads wearing spring hats; Black and white: charcoal and wash; Signed lower left; Client Franklin Simon
Draz, TodEight toddlers; Black and white: pen and wash
unknown creator(s)Elegant family at races with coach in background (framed). "Gift to FIT library from the estate of Robert Knox August 1973. Le Jour des Drags;" Color: watercolor; Signed lower right, Verso: card Galerie Charpentier, Paris; Client Gazette du Bon Ton
Brissaud, Pierre, 1885-1964"Elizabeth Arden." Ad with head, purse and cosmetics; Black and white: charcoal; Signed; Client Bonwit Teller
Crawford, Jay H.Female figure in a bouffant skirt and black top, on reddish paper; Signed.
Nesbitt, EstaFemale figure in a bra and trouser ensemble with fan; Color: watercolor, pencil and marker; Signed; Michael Vollbrecht
Vollbracht, Michael, 1947-2018Female figure in a pleated skirt, knit top, polka dotted scarf and hat. Standing facing back in a country inn restaurant setting. Black and white ink; Signed front and back.
Erickson, CarlFemale figure in blue dress; Color: pastel; Signed: Donovan
DonovanStanding female figure in red coat; Color: watercolor
Peters, JosephFemale figure with long evening gown, shawl & headpiece leaning on mantle; color: watercolor & ink; Signed.
Erickson, CarlFemale head with black hat; Color: printed poster; Signed
Lopez, Antonio, 1943-1987Attributed to Tod Draz. Female head with hat; Black & White: charcoal and wash, white gouache
Draz, TodAttributed to Tod Draz. Female head with hat; Black & White: charcoal and wash
Draz, Tod