Styled for Impact: Why Guests Are Asking for Fashion Sketches

We’ve seen a growing demand for live fashion illustration aka full-body portrait sketches — a trend that highlights bold outfits, vibrant colors, and expressive poses. While these illustrations take a bit more time than our classic portraits, they create unforgettable keepsakes with wide-ranging appeal.

Why Planners Love It Too

It slows the moment down — giving guests something intimate and personal.

It’s versatile — it doesn’t just work for fashion/beauty brands/private events, it works for corporate parties too. Everyone wants to see themselves looking good.

It’s beautiful in photos — and even better in their hands.

It reflects your brand’s taste.

Fashion illustration has been capturing elegance in motion since long before the runway had lights. From 1920s magazine covers to modern design houses, artists have used pen and pigment to tell stories of style — with every swoop of line and splash of color.

At Drawing Booth, we bring that legacy into the moment — sketching your guests in real time, with a flattering flair that makes everyone feel like they belong on the pages of Vogue.

But it’s more than just fashion.

💬 “It made me feel seen.”
💬 “I looked at myself differently after that sketch.”

That’s what we hear from guests. Because when someone draws you with attention and care, it’s more than a portrait — it’s an experience of being celebrated.

Whether we’re sketching at a luxury retail launch, a wedding, or a fashion-forward activation, each portrait becomes a one-of-a-kind keepsake, shaped by personal style and live connection.

Want to bring fashion illustration to your next event?
Let’s chat about the right style for your guests.