French illustrator Clara Bergoënd draws on her Alpine upbringing and family tradition of fire healing to create high-fashion illustrations that feel both otherworldly and grounded. Her women are strong, self-possessed figures carrying symbolic weight, rendered in saturated color over bold black lines. The work evokes an aspirational, magical realism that stands out in contemporary illustration.

Bergoënd’s path to finding her voice was nonlinear—she rediscovered drawing during the pandemic after a hiatus. Her style remains fluid, embracing uncertainty as part of growth. The result is a visual language that feels both intentional and organic, with palettes built on contrast and instinct. Her illustrations are a compelling fusion of personal mythology and fashion aesthetics.