The eagerly awaited new exhibition on route for Londons Somerset House certainly does uphold their continuous commitment. Showcasing the world’s most celebrated creative talents across fashion, art and design. As renowned fashion illustrator René Gruau moves in on the spotlight of fellow exhibitor of the moment at Somerset House Mathew Williamson, Gruau proves that there is more to the world fashion than beautiful clothes. A selection of sketches are presented which celebrate the life and work of René Gruau work (1909-2004), exhibiting some of the most iconic fashion images of the 20th century. The wondrous illustrations are full ofthe splendor of the the unruled and unimaginable world of fashion illustration. Gruau creates the unimagined experience through the beauty of the line and its way of representing fabric, line and silhouette is only what one could have imagined is the ultimate look of these clothes. With groundbreaking artworks including original illustrations of selection of Dior Haute Couture dresses, this exhibition will hopefully prove that not all clothes need to be worn to be adored, happening from the 10th of November.By Katriona Flynn
