I can't remember how many times I've come across Italian born
Rene Gruau's iconic fashion illustrations without giving due pause to recognize the enormity of his influence on fashion and commercial design. Best known for his marketing images for
Miss Dior perfume and the
House of Dior, Gruau worked for a dazzling list of couturiers and magazines including
Balmain, Schiaparelli, Balenciaga,Vogue, and
Harper's Bazaar. I loved what he did with ink, and the quality and spirit of the colors he chose. Gruau's graphic love affair with fashion spanned over 50 years and his images aren't going anywhere!
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