The Skinny on Alfonso’s Renderings
By vpc
March 30th, 2010 |
Scene + Heard

I’m no Miss Cleo, but I’m going to predict that up-and-coming fashion designer Alfonso Gaitain Vald’Es is going to be one famous guy.

Mexican-born, Alfonso moved to the U.S. to study architecture, fine-tuning sketching skills that he would later apply to fashion renderings. He arrived in N.Y.C. a year and a half ago to study at the Fashion Institute of Technology, specializing in menswear design.

In addition to stunning clothing designs, his drawing style is absolutely jaw-dropping. With the decidedly long, exaggerated arms and legs he gives to the models, he’s certainly created a signature style that speaks for itself not only in fashion, but also in the realms of artistry, imagination, and creativity.

"Collage Bigote," inspired by the moustache

"Collage Bigote" highlights the mustache as fashion-forward

Overstated features, as inspired by Vincent Van Gogh

Overstated & understated features, as inspired by Vincent van Gogh

These guys easily turn the sidewalk into a runway

These guys could easily turn the sidewalk into a runway

I can see that eyeglasses are "in" right now!

Subdued colors still make a strong statement

His favorite designers? Rick Owens, Stefano Pilati (of YSL), Ennio Capasa (of Costume National), and the late Alexander McQueen.

At the moment, Alfonso is working with Carlos Campos, an F.I.T. graduate and established N.Y.C. designer. You can check out Alfonso’s blog here, where he continually adds his new renderings.

In the words of Lady Gaga: “Walk, walk, fashion, baby.”

josh