About the artist

Brooke Hagel is a New York City-based fashion illustrator who has specialized in live sketching at events for over 17 years. With a warm presence and a keen eye for style, Brooke brings an engaging, memorable experience to every event—capturing guests in elegant, custom illustrations they can take home as keepsakes.

She has been trusted by luxury clients including Chanel, Cartier, Ralph Lauren, Dior, Fendi, Ferragamo and VOGUE to elevate their in-person experiences through illustration. From corporate activations and brand launches to weddings and private parties, Brooke’s live sketching offers a unique, personalized element that guests line up for—and talk about long after the event ends.

A graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technology with a BFA in Fashion Design and an Art specialization, Brooke began her career in New York’s fashion industry before returning to her true passion: sketching. Since then, she has illustrated over 20 published books and collaborated with leading global brands across fashion, beauty, and lifestyle.

Based in Manhattan, Brooke continues to travel for events and collaborations across the country. Her live sketches are thoughtful, flattering, and fashion-forward—designed not only to capture a guest’s style, but to reflect the energy and spirit of the event itself.

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Pearl sitting on my RealReal x Miu Miu party sketch like she’s the real star of the show! 🐾 I like to sketch my event look as a little keepsake—this one’s from the Miu Miu book launch at @therealreal in Soho.
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Montauk, you’ve got my heart (and a few of my sketches). 🐚 I was born and raised on Long Island and somehow never made it out to the end—until now. So grateful this job takes me to beautiful places like this.

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Hello my name is Brooke and I have a summery straw bag buying problem.—Can never have enough basket bags! Don’t tell but this isn’t even all of them. 😎

Ten years ago today, I met @kellytaub at a chocolatier shop opening on the UES. I loved her look so much, I asked to snap a pic—and turned it into a sketch that went on to become one of my most pinned ever on my @pinterest! Wild how one sweet m

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