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Fashion Sketch Purple Dress
This elegant fashion illustration is a vintage work, likely from the mid-20th century, and is created in the style of renowned costume and fashion designers such as Bob Mackie or Robert Best
. The exact artist is not specified in the search results, but the work is visually similar to pieces by known fashion illustrators who created designs for celebrities, runway collections, or even collectible dolls.
Illustration Details

Subject The illustration features a woman with blonde, upswept hair wearing a form-fitting, light purple or lavender evening gown.
Design The dress features a strapless top, a ruffled collar around the neck, long matching gloves, and a cascading arrangement of large pink roses down one side of the skirt.
Style The style reflects a classic mid-century glamour, similar to designs from the "Golden Age of Fashion Illustration" (1920s-1950s).
Medium The artwork appears to be a watercolor or mixed-media sketch on paper.

Potential Artists
The style and content resemble the work of artists such as:

Bob Mackie: Known for extravagant costume designs for celebrities like Cher and Madonna, his sketches often feature elaborate details and a flair for showmanship.
Robert Best: A designer known for his work on the Barbie Classique Collection, which includes the "Evening Extravaganza Barbie Doll" featuring a similar aesthetic.
René Gruau: One of the most famous fashion illustrators, known for his elegant and iconic style, often associated with Christian Dior.

The illustration itself may be an original sketch, a print, or a study by an artist working in this glamorous style.
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Fashion Sketch Purple Dress