Fashion

  • Spotlight on Rene Gruau

    Rene Gruau

    Lido C’est Magnifique! Original Vintage Poster

    Born in Italy in 1909, Rene Gruau showed an interest in fashion and design from an early age. He published his first drawings at the age of 14, and by 18 his designs were printed in publications in Italy, England and Germany.

    In 1947, Gruau began working closely with Christian Dior, a name synonymous with sophistication and glamour.  The following year, Gruau travelled to the United States to work for Harper’s Bazar and Vogue. His unique and recognisable designs soon became known world-wide. His unforgettable posters advertising the Moulin Rouge and Lido show the breadth of Gruau’s drawing ability to capture movement, seductiveness and elegance. Adding to the list of brands Gruau designed for is Chanel, Givenchy, and Balenciaga. His timeless illustrations epitomise the fashion world in which Gruau surrounded himself in.

    Since his death in 2004, the posters and original designs Gruau produced for brands like Blizzand and Bemberg are now collectors items, illuminating his genius. Gruau is renowned for his contributions to fashion and advertising over the decades.

     

  • Jean-Paul Goude

    Jean-Paul Goude

     

    Jean-Paul Goude is a French photographer, art director, and illustrator. He is known for his diverse work which includes advertising, graphic design, and advertising film director. Jean-Paul Goude worked as an art director at Esquire magazine in New York during the 1970’s. In the early 1980’s Goude worked closely with American model-turned-pop-star, Grace Jones. Together they helped shaped  Grace Jones’ into an American icon. They created two of her most celebrated album covers, ‘Island Life’ and ‘Nightclubbing’.’

    ‘Nightclubbing‘ has been widely regarded as one of the most iconic album of all time.

    View and purchase GRACE JONES/NIGHTCLUBBING contemporary edition here! 

    Goude’s work is multi-faceted and includes many different styles and techniques, he adapts his aesthetics for each brand or personality he works with. Goude has contributed imagery to brands such as Chanel, Kenzo and Galeries Lafayette, among many others. His style is unmistakable, he is one of the most innovative photographers to date.  Goude’s works are in the collection of The Museum of Modern Art in New York. He lives and works in Paris, France.

    View our collection of Galeries Lafayette posters here!

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