Megan Hess - Fashion House Special Edition: Illustrated Interiors from the Icons of Style

Ever since my first sketch made its mark on the page, Ive been
madly in love with fashion illustration. Over the years, my passion
for illustrating a Chanel dress or Dior coat has never wavered.

But something else has slowly crept into my work and filled me
with equal enthusiasm. This is the interior world my fashion
inhabits: the rooms that are as beautiful as the clothes one wears.

At first a chair appeared beside a chic woman, then a lamp, and a
side table. Before I knew it, I was creating interiors that filled me
with utter joy. The interiors I illustrate are much like the clothing
I draw; theyre imaginary. Theyre the images that swirl in my head
late at night when I cant sleep.

This is what Ive always loved about illustration: I get to create an
imaginary world, a world where a womans YSL jumpsuit matches
her drapes, perfect pets sit elegantly on sofas covered in tropical
fabrics, and rooms become an extension of individual style.

I love to imagine how people inhabit their personal space, where
they prefer to eat and how they like to sleep, what furniture they
choose and how they decorate a room. A space can say as much
about a person as their clothing. This book is about celebrating
both.

Ive never been interested in creating practical rooms or fashions
that suit everyone. I like my interiors the way I like my fashion;
over the top, eclectic and filled with drama and humour. The old
saying more is more expresses this perfectly.

I hope this book is inspiring and enjoyed with a sense of fun.

As Picasso once said, Everything you can imagine is real.

Lives: Chelsea, London
Loves: the drama of Fashion Week
Loathes: bandage dresses and midriff tops
Wears: anything by Tom Ford
Dreams of: marrying in Chanel Couture
Eats: Womens Wear Daily for breakfast