Nils Gleyen
What to wear for a most unusual life
Nils Gleyen is a painter drawing his inspiration from the world of Haute Couture and fashion in general. His association with houses in Paris and London, such as Balmain, Asprey, Hermès, and Anoushka Hempel, initially revealed in him a passion for fashion illustration, soon followed by painting. He has been published in magazines like Tatler, Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, and many more.
As an artist, the central and unique theme of his work is therefore the female in full regalia, often haughty and always beautiful and intriguing.
"I always imagined that I would remain a stylist or a couturier but then became drawn to fashion illustration and costume design instead. I now find myself expressing this as giant fashion sketches of whimsical ladies painted on canvas."
