

About Me
My name is Karen Yan, a Los Angeles based fashion and costume concept illustrator with a fashion design background in Womenswear from Parsons Paris, and Menswear (BA Hons) from Central St. Martins College of Art and Design in London.
Having lived in Hong Kong, Paris, London, New York, and now Los Angeles, I carry the pulse of these vibrant cities in me. My fascination in capturing the moment is a major driving force behind the inspiration of my work. From fashion to movie/ TV costumes, fabulous guests, and any illustration ideas, my goal is to bring my passion and creativity to each and every project I work on.
Live Event and Press illustrations: Comforting Creatures Mental Health Fundraising Event, New York Fashion Week, Los Angeles Fashion Week, San Diego Comic Con live illustration demo with Procreate for Costume Designers Guild
Editorial/ publication: Lazin Magazine UK, Zoot Magazine Portugal, Los Angeles Asian Pacific Heritage Month Calendars and Cultural Guides for Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA), CDG Magazine, Entertainment Weekly, Elle Magazine Hong Kong
Costume Concept Illustration Credits include: Love and Death (HBO MAX), ROAR (Apple TV+), GLOW (Netflix), High School Musical 3 (Disney)
IATSE Costume Designers Guild Local 892
IATSE Motion Picture Costumers Local 705