Edwin Georgi (1896–1964) was an American illustrator best known for his depictions of women. He was studying civil engineering at Princeton when World War I broke out. After serving as a pilot in the U. S. Air Force during the war, Georgi accepted his first job doing paste-ups in an advertising agency’s art department and began his practical training as an artist. His early illustrations were for advertisers. Over the years, he did a number of notable series for such clients as Hartford Fire Insurance, Crane Paper Co., Hockanum Woolens, and Yardley & Co.
Fashion illustration by Edwin Georgi in the 1940s
Georgi’s ability to depict beautiful women and sumptuous settings also brought him story manuscripts: he was soon illustrating for most of the national magazines, including Woman’s Home Companion, Redbook, McCall’s, Cosmopolitan, The Ladies Home Journal, and The Saturday Evening Post. His use of color was lavish and dramatic, giving his pictures great impact on the printed page.
Here below is a collection of beautiful fashion sketches illustrated by Edwin Georgi in the 1940s.
A Hockanum wool coat by Monte Sano, hat by Lilly Daché, illustrated by Edwin Georgi, Harper’s Bazaar, October 1945
Elegant coat in Hockanum Rose Cedar wool by Pauline Trigere, illustrated by Edwin Georgi, Harper’s Bazaar, September 1945
Hockanum wool costume by B.H. Wragge, illustrated by Edwin Georgi, Harper’s Bazaar, November 1945
A Hockanum woolen coat by Philip Mangone, hat by Lilly Daché, illustrated by Edwin Georgi, Vogue, February 15, 1945
Elegant Hockanum wool suit by Troy Stix, illustrated by Edwin Georgi, Vogue, March 15, 1945
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