Not one but two fashion illustration exhibitions upcoming for the end of the year. DIOR ILLUSTRATED: RENE GRUAU AND THE LINE OF BEAUTY opens at Somerset House on 10th November, celebrating the inky lines of Gruau and featuring specially commissioned work from six UK illustrators that will draw inspiration from Gruau and the House of Dior. Not familiar with Gruau’s work? Here’s a reminder:
Meanwhile, DRAWING FASHION at the Design Museum (from 17th November) is an in-depth look at fashion illustration from the 20th and 21st century, from the collection of expert Joelle Chariau. Co-curated by Colin McDowell, it will feature film clips, news reels, clothes, music and photography alongside the original artworks. I can’t wait to see the Antonio Lopezes close up. As we move further into the digital age, we need to be reminded of the art of putting pen/pencil/gouache to paper.
Antonio Lopez illustrations:
Wow I can't wait for these! Thanks for posting.
Some Of Them Definately Look Like Audrey Hepburn's Eyes.
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Thank you for sharing these they look absolutely amazing! Popartrockgirlyeah!
Oh this is very exciting; particularly the Dior, I've always loved those illustrations.
So glad you shared these, very much looking forward to seeing both these shows.
I love things like that ♥
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I nearly chose a fashion illustration course at uni instead of fashion business! I could never be one of the greats though, these exhibitions look amaazing x
Lovely!!! My faves are 2nd and 3rd!! xxx
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they both look great, thanks for the update
Ooooh I love this post, I've been a fan of Gruau and Lopez for bloody ages and their work is amazing. I so wish I could go to this exhibit, though I might have a small chance of heading Londonwards in November so it could be a reality..
I love the old fashion sketching style, I used to do a life drawing class with a master of fashion graphics and all his sketches were of a certain style, will try and catch the shows