Je Suis Sirana Petrosian
I know macro trends and the connection between macro trends and fashion. Feminism and multiculturalism are one of those macro trends which I demonstrate in my art.
Name: Sirana Petrosian
Occupation: Trend scout/ Fashion analyst/ Artist
Instagram: @Siranastudio
Where were you born?
I am Armenian ,but I was born in Moscow, Russia. Studied in London at University of the Arts, London College of Fashion. Got my BA in Fashion Design and Marketing and came back to Moscow. Worked as a fashion analyst at Fashion Consulting group, helped to develop Fashionsnoops.com in Russia and taught a course “Fashion forecasting” at the Higher School of Economics for the Stroganov Academy.
Where do you live now?
Detroit, Michigan
In one sentence what is unique about your work?
The connection between macro trends, fashion and art.
Why do you do what you do?
I know how fashion trends emerge. I know how to do fashion forecasting. I know macro trends and the connection between macro trends and fashion. Feminism and multiculturalism are one of those macro trends which I demonstrate in my art. I have been working as a fashion trend scout for almost 5 years and participated in multiple projects with Russian fashion brands, I taught people how to do fashion forecasting and now I am demonstrating it all on canvas.
What inspires you?
Women. Unpredictable, ever-changing and very hard to catch. Our inner world is crazy. We fight, we love, we succeed, we go up, we never give up but when you look at us you think that we are calm and cold. This is the true nature of a real woman. We do not show our emotions however our inner world is full of colors, shapes and textures, just like my art.
Describe your personal style.
I am a mixed media artist. Pens, paints, collages, jewelry, salt, even vodka - I use everything.
Also, my style is unique because I love to remake my art pieces. For example, I can create a painting by hand, then I take pictures of it and draw a completely new one digitally by using parts of the hand-made ones. I never throw away my paintings - I always give them a second chance. I do exactly the same thing with my fashion style. I love textures, shapes and colors. I never throw away my clothes. I always turn my sweaters into cardigans or make cut-out jeans!
Your ultimate must-have.
Hoop earrings. I have a whole collection.
What superpower would you have and why?
It took me a while to decide what it would be and I still haven’t come up with anything. I realized that I love myself the way I am - with my superpower art!
What is next for you?
Galleries. Restaurants. Hotels. Fashion projects and many more.
Je Suis Marietta Osyan
I create fashionable, flattering characters with a little edge. I love drawing faces.
Name: Marietta Osyan
Occupation: Illustrator
Instagram: @mariettaosyan_illustration
Where were you born?
North of Russia
Where do you live now?
London
In one sentence what is unique about your work?
I create fashionable, flattering characters with a little edge. I love drawing faces.
Why do you do what you do?
When I draw I feel present and connected.
What inspires you?
Fashion, beauty, unusual and unique faces, art, city life.
Describe your personal style.
I like to be comfortable but would add a statement coat and a bright scarf to jeans and trainers.
Giovanna Battaglia as illustrated by Marietta Osyan
Your ultimate must-have.
Scarves
What superpower would you have and why?
Time travel. I am obsessed with history and curious about the future.
What is next for you?
I am working on a children’s book, that will introduce children to great artists. Staring with Frida Kahlo.
Penelope Cruz, Cara Delevingne, Mariacarla Boscono as illustrated by Marietta Osyan
Giovanna Battaglia as illustrated by Marietta Osyan
Je Suis Britney Combs
My work balances feminine themes with a fresh, contemporary style.
Occupation: Fashion Illustrator and Designer
Instagram: @BritneyCombs
Website: britneycombs.com
Where were you born?
Cincinnati, Ohio.
Where do you live now?
All over! I travel frequently for work, but I maintain a studio in Cincinnati.
In one sentence what is unique about your work?
My work balances feminine themes with a fresh, contemporary style.
Why do you do what you do?
My job combines art, fashion, and technology. I love that I can utilize a skill and have it reflect a company's aesthetic. Not to mention working in my field leaves room for a lot of different projects in the fashion and graphic design world. There's a lot of collaborating and diversity in my work.
What inspires you?
Anything and everything, but I'm particularly interested in the beauty industry as of late. I've been drawing fashion figures for as long as I can remember, it's nice to work on close up illustrations depicting different beauty looks and focusing on the different features of the face and hair. You can really get into creating a person and defining things like their eye shape, their lips, and their unique characteristics. It's like matching a person to the theme of the brand. It's fun!
Describe your personal style.
Feminine and simple-sexy. Something that embraces femininity, but isn't exactly "girly". I like little black dresses and fitted tops. I'm really loving off-the-shoulder right now. Most of my clothing items are just flat color. A pop of lace or some delicate jewelry is enough to be eye-catching. I love Self-portrait for the brand's very modern, but delicate, take on lace.
Your ultimate must-have.
LBDs--one for day/work events, one for going out!
What superpower would you have and why?
To fly. I'd fly straight to Cancun for the blue water and authentic tacos.
What is next for you?
Youtube! Aside from client work, the next thing on my table is a youtube channel featuring clips from my live sketch events, travels, and tutorials on fashion sketching. I'll also be collaborating with a few brands in the fall.
.