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.  

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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.  ​​​

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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

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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

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

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IATSE Costume Designers Guild Local 892​

IATSE Motion Picture Costumers Local 705