Starting tomorrow, 10 November, 2010, and running until the 9 January, 2011, Somerset House will be showcasing an exciting and child friendly exhibition in celebration of renowned illustrator René Gruau. who created some of the most iconic fashion images of the 20th century.
The exhibition, entitled Dior Illustrated: René Gruau and the Line of Beauty, will showcaseGruau’s original illustrations for <Christian Dior including vintage perfume bottles, sketches and magazines, as well as a selection of Dior Haute Couture dresses.
Additionally, on the 20th of November, 2010, Somerset House will be holding a free workshop for fashion savvy kids between the ages of 6 and 12 who have a love for illustration.
The workshop will run from 14:00-15:30 (but be sure to get there by 13:00 to sign up) and will take inspiration from the exhibit by teaching children how to capture their favourite fashion images through illustration as if they were reporting form the catwalk (rumour has it the parents will be the one striking the pose).
We are sending a fashionable mum and daughter to review the workshop and exhibition on our behalf, but if you and your children visit the exhibition before that, be sure to let us know what you think by commenting below.
images provided by Somerset House
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