Alyson Fox

Alyson Fox has earned an appreciation for design through a camera lens. This multi-talented, native-born Austin photographer, illustrative artist and clothing designer is a well-sought-after force among local retailers, fine art merchants and women wanting her signature pieces.

As an photography undergraduate at Florida State University, Alyson earned the Nikon photographer of the year award. Not such a unpredictable start for such a talented artist. With a MFA from the University of Colorado and experience as a visual merchandiser for Anthropologie, Alyson conitnues to gain national buzz from the likes of Daily Candy, online fine art site Design Sponge, and the coveted glossie Domino.


Q: As an up-n-comer, what do you do to make ends meet?
I am a visual freelancer in charge of in-store displays, photography and store windows for shops like Home Girls, Kick Pleat and Eliza Page. I also take on styling and photography projects for other designers.

Extra projects are great, but within six months I hope to be able to do my own projects.

Q: What inspired you to start creating clothes?
My first thoughts to design clothing started in graduate school. I find inspiration in architecture, trips to vintage clothing stores and by thumbing through books of my old family photos.

Q: Which do you consider more important - your sketchbook, sewing machine or MAC computer?
That is a hard question. I would have to say my sketchbook. It has my drawings, fabrics, photographs and ideas. Of course, I love my MAC, but each sketchbook is a complete collection in itself.

Q: What inspires and influences your designs?
My work environment is key to fueling my creativity. My surroundings and observations of architecture, art, designers and vintage clothing continually influence my designs.

Q: What are a few top picks on your play list?
I listen to Arcade, Fire, Clap Your Hands Say Yea, Siguross, Architecture Hellsanki.

Q: When did you realize you had hit a sweet spot?
I love getting compliments from someone I have no connections with... A woman who works at the New York Times who bought three pieces of my work. She saw the Daily Candy article, which sparked even more interest.

Also, e-mails from women who simply say - "I love your website," or "I love your work" really make it worth it.

Q: What are your next steps?
My clothing line should be out by August 2007.

Q: Is there a reason behind the Pink Breast Awareness piece?
Both of my grandmothers are survivors of breast cancer and so a portion of the proceeds from the sale are being donated to the Susan G Komen foundation.

Q:Where can we find more Alyson Fox?

Alyson Fox can be found on alysonfox.com, Design Sponge, Eliza Page and Kick Peat. I will be in featured the Domino February issue for fashion illustration. I will also be the featured artist of the Reform School. I will get to show 31 of my pieces in L.A.

Shop Online at Alysonfox.com .

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posted - beth / 5:16 PM / 11.28.06