Lamont O’Neal is an adjunct professor at Parsons the New School for Design, the Fashion Institute of Technology, and Moore College of Art, USA. In his many years as a professional illustrator Lamont's work has been published in fashion advertising campaigns (Publicis, J. Walter Thompson, McCann), magazine editorials (New York Magazine, Cosmopolitan, Essence, GQ, Teen People and Playboy), retail campaigns (Nordstrom, Barney’s and Lord & Taylor) and fashion designers (Oscar de la Renta, David Chu and Polo Ralph Lauren, where Lamont worked as a menswear illustrator and designer for almost ten years).
In a time that menswear is becoming such an important part of fashion design, Lamont O'Neal offers a thorough and much-needed book to both the student and professional that addresses this subject in a comprehensive manner. As a renowned illustrator and educator Lamont thoroughly understands the entire process of illustration from the beginning stages of drawing the figure and rendering to more advanced levels and conveys it to the reader in a thorough and beautifully visual manner. Lamont's illustrations throughout the book allow the learning experience to be an appealing delight to the reader on all levels. -- Professor Steven Stipelman, Fashion Institute of Technology, USA An extensive and enlightening examination of the history of men's fashion illustration, documented by art and tutorials that inspire. -- Bil Donovan, Fashion Illustrator and Dior Beauty Artist-in-Residence