The thing about Canadian-born, London-based Tara Dougans is that she’s so out there, it’s possible to miss her altogether.  But sites like Trendland have been following this edgy art director and illustrator for several years and she’s now a bit of a sensation. Her first short film, ‘Beware of a Man’s Shadow’ is just out.

Originally concepted as an ‘animated editorial’, the project kicked off after Paris Fashion Week in January. Inspired by the Burmese proverb ‘beware of a man’s shadow and a bee’s sting’, the idea was to juxtapose the subtle stoicism of menswear imagery with a cheeky animated wink. -Tara Dougans

Illustrating Playful Menswear

Covering designers Dries Van Noten, Juun.J, Lucas Ossendrijver for Lanvin, Thom Browne, Riccardo Tisci for Givenchy, Walter Van Beirendonck and Louis Vuitton, the film illustrates playful examples of this season’s menswear.

Have a look at the stills, and the fashion that inspired them.  Note: Illustrations are animated gifs, but you have to click through to the original image to see the movements. Or go to her Behance site. (Left: Van Beirendonck)

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Louis Vuitton F/W 2012

  Juun.J F/W 2012

Thom Browne F/W 2012

Givenchy F/W 2012

Tara Dougans website, here.

Her Tumblr, here.