Rene Gruau: Master of Fashion Illustration

René Gruau was a French artist who used pens, brushes, watercolors, and inks to create fashion designs. This book features reproductions of his work with luxury designers such as Givenchy, Balmain, Balenciaga, Lacroix, and Schiaparelli, and explores the artistic influences that shaped his use of pigment and line. It is a gorgeous introduction to French fashions golden age and an indispensable reference for anyone interested in fashion design, haute couture, and commercial illustration.

Format: Hardback
Length: 248 pages
Publication date: 19 October 2021
Publisher: Prestel

Before photography took center stage in the world of fashion marketing, there was a remarkable artist named René Gruau. With his versatile skills, Gruau employed pens, brushes, watercolors, and inks to create stunning visuals that captured the essence of fashion. His journey in the fashion industry began in 1940 when he played a pivotal role in creating the iconic Miss Dior campaign. For over two decades, Gruau remained at the forefront of fashion design, leaving an indelible mark on the industry. In addition to his long-standing partnership with Dior, this book showcases exquisite reproductions of Gruau's work with renowned luxury designers like Givenchy, Balmain, Balenciaga, Lacroix, and Schiaparelli. It delves into the artistic influences that shaped his use of pigment and line, from the vibrant world of Toulouse-Lautrec to the captivating performances of Kabuki theatre. Through his masterful strokes and vibrant splashes of color, Gruau achieved the remarkable feat of capturing the perfect essence of a woman's hat or rendering the alluring scent of a perfume tangible. This captivating introduction to the golden age of French fashion serves as a treasured reference for anyone passionate about fashion design, haute couture, and commercial illustration.

Weight: 1900g
Dimension: 371 x 337 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783791388014