The legendary fashion illustrator — who died in Vancouver last Saturday at the age of 91 — travelled around the world on the strength of his talents. And real royalty — from Princess Anne and Princess Margaret to Princess Diana — admired his Latin-inspired designs. (Vogue Magazine)"When I draw, I just lose contact with the rest of the world," Gonzalez told the makers of a documentary retrospective of his life. "However he did grant unique access to illustrator Alfredo Gonzalez, who signed himself 'Bouret'." In an Instagram post, Australian fashion illustrator David Downton paid tribute to Gonzalez's influence.

Source: CBC News March 18, 2018 18:56 UTC