tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-618358253237839493.post2919511427434175482..comments2024-03-26T09:18:49.821+00:00Comments on Rose: René GruauRosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08459305021803770946noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-618358253237839493.post-39253614496801781422011-01-19T15:27:35.150+00:002011-01-19T15:27:35.150+00:00Hi Dolly- they had that one yes! it's on the w...Hi Dolly- they had that one yes! it's on the websites I mention too- and I agree I loved that one, I feel a bit like that leopard when I wear Dior (perfumes, I can't afford any other kind).Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08459305021803770946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-618358253237839493.post-36973391258371470262011-01-19T13:10:17.043+00:002011-01-19T13:10:17.043+00:00I missed it too on my visit home at Christmas, jus...I missed it too on my visit home at Christmas, just ran out of time. I wonder if my favourite was there, the Miss Dior one of the woman's hand lying on top of the leopard's paw?Dollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12477812986531102750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-618358253237839493.post-14557288728610555002011-01-17T20:01:19.293+00:002011-01-17T20:01:19.293+00:00Oh no! I can't believe I have missed it!! I re...Oh no! I can't believe I have missed it!! I remember the Somerset House newsletter when they announced the exhibition and how I thought I HAD to go - argh!!!Metropolitan Mumhttp://www.metropolitanmum.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-618358253237839493.post-56138195165481414922011-01-13T11:10:08.816+00:002011-01-13T11:10:08.816+00:00I'm so disappointed to have missed the exhibit...I'm so disappointed to have missed the exhibition, was on my 'must visit' list but time just flew by! Looks like it was fabulous, what a shame there wasn't a catalogue to pick up!Holly Springetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08290251328510205367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-618358253237839493.post-1030602257353710042011-01-11T10:42:26.352+00:002011-01-11T10:42:26.352+00:00Hi Scent scelf- I like to think I follow the Morri...Hi Scent scelf- I like to think I follow the Morris model myself- although I fail sometimes I fail less nowadays. Gruau was wonderful though, I really enjoyed the exhibition and just the obviously slower pace of life when he was working actually really came through.<br /><br />Hi Linda- those were featured! I agree she's lovely- I liked them all really but especially the Eau Savage ones funnily enough- the postcards sound brilliant <br /><br />Hi JHD- So I see on your blog, wasn't the exhibition great? I would have quite liked some prints from the artists who were inspired by him too- oh for more walls<br /><br />Hi L&S- I know the one! Yes I agree, I also loved all the ones for stockings actually, with the houndstooth skirts and trousers, he obviously liked legs whether they were male or female!Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08459305021803770946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-618358253237839493.post-8603375760027540082011-01-10T23:21:18.248+00:002011-01-10T23:21:18.248+00:00I just adore his drawing with all the pink frilly ...I just adore his drawing with all the pink frilly tulle, I think it is a lingerie one, beautiful. Lucky you to make it just in time.Lobster and swanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07282201457899025321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-618358253237839493.post-23986125029292081392011-01-10T20:57:00.105+00:002011-01-10T20:57:00.105+00:00I saw this exhibition over Christmas and wondered ...I saw this exhibition over Christmas and wondered if you'd been to see it. I so enjoyed it and it's inspired quite a few blog posts too. I think my favourite is the Diorissimo of the woman's back with flowers.Joan Hunter Dunnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14652041203134127783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-618358253237839493.post-59268826319717195282011-01-10T20:04:00.034+00:002011-01-10T20:04:00.034+00:00Dear Rose, I am so sorry to miss this, but so glad...Dear Rose, I am so sorry to miss this, but so glad that you love Gruau's illustrations for Dior - my own favourites are the Diorella ones with the free spirited young lady striding out, but they're all wonderful.<br />I bought some cards with the illustrations and am going to frame them to display: so elegant!Lindanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-618358253237839493.post-12043456074251295802011-01-10T19:23:31.108+00:002011-01-10T19:23:31.108+00:00I don't know if I've made clear or not, bu...I don't know if I've made clear or not, but I don't tend to think fashion is my thing. (ahem...)<br /><br />BUT, I find myself engaging in behaviors which belie my general posture. As it were. Such as going to see The Golden Age of Couture exhibit (caught it in Nashville during last summer's road trip). I was...enthralled. <br /><br />I really do love the idea of textiles, of clothing, especially through the eyes of a Morris ideal--practical AND beautiful...though I can find the humor and/or art in dressings which reach beyond.<br /><br />It turns out what I don't have the stomach for is marketing, and the manufacture of taste.<br /><br />All of which is prelude to the Gruau drawings...I of course know them through Dior advertisements. Very iconic, very humorous. I, too, would like to see a catalog of this exhibition. Am glad you were able to go.<br /><br />Congrats on getting beyond the stoop and into local opportunities! :)ScentScelfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12264276265890227820noreply@blogger.com