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N ames like Dior, Chanel and Louis Vuitton stand out as the most iconic in fashion history. For illustrator Megan Hess, those are just a few of her most notable clientele. Since Hess' big break as the chosen cover artist for Candace Bushnell's best-seller "Sex and the City," the Melbourne-based artist has been commissioned by luxury fashion designers, publications and businesses across the globe. Her signature pen and ink-style sketches capture the glamour and femininity behind bespoke womenswear brands — bringing the beauty of art and high-fashion to the forefront. Set against renowned backdrops like New York and Paris, Hess' distinct aesthetic oentimes resembles that of photographs from the 1940s and '50s with inspiration stemming from old-Hollywood legends like Sophia Loren and Audrey Hepburn. When Hess puts her Montblanc pen to paper, she sets out to create women that are strong, sophisticated and above all, stylish. In recent years, her talents have transcended beyond the page, including projects that range from a self-designed shoe collection to home interior accessories. e artistry behind Hess' prints translates most prominently on social media, where she has quickly developed a cult-like following. Her hand-drawn designs have managed to captivate audiences who are appreciative of the crasmanship aspect of her profession and are attracted to the fictional world which she dreams up. VUE caught up with Hess where she told us about her career-changing moment, inspiration and the designers she still wants to work with. BY ABBY MONTANEZ VUE ON FASHION V U E N J . C O M 24

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