'Antonio Lopez: Fashion, Art, Sex & Disco', Monograph Celebrates Puerto Rican Artist's Career

Top image: Antonio Lopez, Carole Labrie 2 Paris, 1971, ink marker on paper, 22.5” x 29”, Estate of Antonio Lopez & Juan Ramos. This image: Antonio Lopez, Maxime de la Falaise, NYC, 1967, Marker & oil pastel, 18” x 24”, Courtesy of the Estate of Antonio Lopez & Juan Ramos

I'm ecstatic about the release of Rizzoli's new book which celebrates the work of iconic fashion illustrator Antonio Lopez.   Written by the Padilha brothers ( who were behind the successful Stephen Sprouse Book), this monograph chronicles all of Lopez's stylish sketches along with his collaborations  partner and  art director Juan Ramos. Lopez honed his skills in New York in the 60s working with WWD, The New York Times and Vogue. Ultimately,  he  made a bigger impact in Paris in the 70s discovering such talents like Jerry Hall, Grace Jones, and Tina Chow. This is a must staple to add to any fashion library.

Antonio Lopez, Carol Labrie, NYC, 1969, Marker and color overlay, 18” x 24”, Courtesy of the Estate of Antonio Lopez & Juan Ramos

Antonio Lopez, Illustration for Karl Lagerfield in Vanity Fair, Musical Dress, 1980s, Gouache on paper, 22” x 30”