Karen Yan is a Los Angeles based Fashion, Costume, and Live Event Illustrator with a background in Womenswear from Parsons Paris, and Menswear (BA Hons) from Central St. Martins College of Art and Design in London.  ​She began her career in fashion design and evolved into costume design and costume illustration for film, television, and commercials.  

 

Having lived in Hong Kong, Paris, London, New York, and now Los Angeles, Karen carries the pulse of these vibrant cities in her.  With a fascination in “capturing the moment”, Karen ventures into live event illustration and has covered several live fashion shows as well as charity events and VIP experiences at luxury boutiques.  

 

From the latest fashion to story characters, fabulous guests, and any illustration ideas, her goal is to bring her passion and creativity to each and every project she works on.  ​​​

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Costume Illustration Credits include: Love and Death (HBO MAX), ROAR (Apple TV+), GLOW (Netflix), High School Musical 3 (Disney)

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Live Event illustrations: London Fashion Week SS26, New York Fashion Week 2025, Los Angeles Fashion Week, Wolf and Badger Store Event, Bottega Veneta Store Event, Creature Comforts Fundraising Event

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Editorial/ Exhibition: Unison Colours article, UK, Freak: A Vintage Circus Group Show at Ravens Gallery CA, Groupie Magazine UK, Lazin Magazine UK, Zoot Magazine Portugal, Los Angeles Asian Pacific Heritage Month Calendars and Cultural Guides for Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA), Costume Designers Guild Magazine, Entertainment Weekly, Elle Magazine Hong Kong​

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IATSE Costume Designers Guild Local 892​ (Costume Illustrator)

IATSE Motion Picture Costumers Local 705 (Key Costumer)