Coco is the French (naturally) fashion illustrator and scarf maker behind the futuristically whimsical label
Forget Me Not. While her mix of hand-drawn and digitally created images first appeared in department store posters and magazines like Elle and Nylon, she's now proud owner of a silk art-wear label that stars her work.
Like her illustrations for clients, Coco's illustrations on her scarves combine traditionally beautiful elements in a geometric way. Butterflies or beetles legs repeat to make a pattern, stars and crystals are a constant and dots and lines connect watercolour drawings of shells, owls and feathers.
The gigantic silk scarves will soon be turned into huge, luxurious cushions. Two beautiful scarves are stitched back to back to make the most deluxe cushions you'll find - a definite no pets allowed item.
Coco says:
Life as a fashion illustrator is... great ;)
Home is… comfy and creative. London feels like the right place for me right now.
The best thing about what I do is ... I can do what I want when I want!
I draw because ... I like it and it expresses my inner world.
My favourite designer to draw is ... balenciaga, for the cut/pattern and color of the clothes.
If I couldn’t draw anymore I would … work with fashion designers, especially with accessories or jewellery.
You haven't lived unless you've tried ... love
To read on a train I would take ... fashion magazines; Grazia, Glamour, Vogue.